HeyJaredAdvanced TV Herstory
Connect the dots of TV and feminism to American culture and politics with host Cynthia Bemis Abrams. Interviews with top names - in front of and behind the scenes - offer insights into TV that has shaped American culture and influenced the world.
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Linda Kelsey on Lou Grant, MASH & Acting (opens the original)
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Minnesota-born actor Linda Kelsey reflects on her television career, including her role as reporter Billie Newman on Lou Grant (1977–1982) and her guest appearance on M*A*S*H in 1976. She discusses her Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, her work across television, and how the writers and directors of Lou Grant tackled controversial social topics that helped give the series lasting cultural significance. Linda and Cynthia discuss Billie Newman’s importance as representation of women in the male-d
Killing Eve: Queering the Thriller (opens the original)
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Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews Dr. Clare Sears about her upcoming book on Killing Eve for Wayne State University Press’s TV Milestone Series . Dr. Sears explains why Killing Eve qualifies as milestone television . The series created groundbreaking queer representation and framing within the traditional spy thriller genre. Further, Sears explains how Killing Eve 's creators subverted the cat-and-mouse thriller to stage desire, obsession, and power in ways TV rarely allows women characters t
Storytelling & Feminism: A TV Journey (opens the original)
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Summer means the anniversary episode of Advanced TV Herstory. Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on the journey of her podcast, sharing insights and stories that shaped episodes during the past year. She revisits instances from interviews and correspondence that fortify her examination of storytelling through TV, and how it documents social progress and challenges. Highlights: Gratitude and Community: Cynthia expresses her appreciation for the loyal listeners and contributors who have supported the p
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