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Welcome to Advanced TV Herstory, the podcast that connects the dots of TV & feminism and American politics & culture. We tell the stories of women in TV who have had a profound impact on the confidence and aspirations of generations of girls and women.

We highlight the pioneering journalists, talented actresses, and gutsy writers who challenged societal norms and provide historical context for their achievements within the cultural and political trends of the time. By exploring the past, we ensure that the struggles, triumphs, and milestones of these women are not lost to history.

Hosted and produced by television scholar Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Advanced TV Herstory is more than just a podcast. It is a research-based examination of the evolution of television and women in our society. Each episode is an opportunity to inspire listeners to believe in themselves, challenge norms, break barriers, and shape the future of television and our world.

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Sex and the City & Us: Legacy, Fashion, and Flaws

Apr 5, 2018

YouTube Audio Version Available:
https://youtu.be/903CXJJERtE?si=RlsX0Fir6Kq57GpB
 
What made Sex and the City a cultural phenomenon? Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong returns to Advanced TV Herstory to discuss her 2018 book Sex and the City and Us — exploring the series' origin story, lasting impact, and contradictions.


Hosted by Cynthia Bemis Abrams, the episode covers:

  • The behind-the-scenes inspiration, evolution, and epilogue of SATC

  • The influence of Patricia Field on fashion and the show’s iconic style

  • Amy B. Harris’s role in shaping the series

  • How the show broke new ground with realistic gay characters and sexual storylines

  • The show’s flaws — including lack of diversity and its mixed feminist legacy


They also examine the media-fueled tension between stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall, and how that dynamic shaped the show’s public narrative.

Referenced ATH episodes:
Additional guest resource:
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (https://jenniferkarmstrong.com/)