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Postcards From LA: A TV Feminist’s Hollywood Tour

Nov 6, 2025

TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams reports back from a star-studded week in Los Angeles, where she met creators, paid tribute to icons, and reflected on the past, present, and future of women in Hollywood. In this personal recap, Cynthia shares highlights from her California adventure, including:
  • Her visit to the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) archives
  • Paying respects at the Forever Hollywood Cemetery
  • Coffee with TV writing legend Georgia Jeffries
  • Recording a conversation about the creative process with writer and showrunner Beth Sullivan (TV's Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman 1993-98)
  • Interviewing actor and singer Stepfanie Kramer (TV's Hunter 1984-91)
This travelogue-style episode brings Cynthia’s passion for television, feminism, and storytelling to life—one postcard at a time.
 
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