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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 1993-1998); andInterviewing actor and singer Stepfanie Kramer (TV's Hunter 1984-1991).This travelogue-style episode brings Cynthia's passion for television, feminism, and storytelling to life—one postcard at a time.Enjoy last month's episode with Stepfanie Kramer https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa19d380-cfdf-4b17-9c43-75d8ee28a070.mp3Enjoy our July episode with Georgia Jeffries https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/41c28c3c-717d-4328-90a8-f88247663faa.mp3WGA Foundation https://www.wgfoundation.org/CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with actor and singer Stepfanie Kramer at the Paley Center for Media to revisit her trailblazing role as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall on Hunter (1984–1991).Together, they unpack:The cultural legacy of Hunter and its Reagan-era action show peers;Kramer's reflections on fame, aging in Hollywood, and leaving the series;Her influence as a feminist TV figure and enduring global fan base;Behind-the-scenes production realities;Life after Hunter that led her back to music and the stage;Staying connected to fans;Honey West, Police Woman, Cagney & Lacey and Hunter and how they depict progress.CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams connects the dots between TV, feminism, and workplace protections in this powerful episode inspired by her law review article, co-authored with legal scholar Mary Trevor.Their work explores how decades of television shaped public understanding of sexual harassment, particularly the form known as quid pro quo. From prime-time depictions to real-life milestones like Anita Hill's Senate testimony, Cynthia and Mary walk us through the TV, cultural and legal shifts that defined the transition from Second to Third Wave Feminist movement.The law review article, Power Plays: Women and Progressive Television Battle Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment in the 20th Century, was published in 2025 by the Howard University Human and Civil Rights Law Review. It's available upon request.YouTube: Law Review Article Explained https://youtu.be/RbrQSxh_MI4?si=II0oBh12dlveSDzOMentioned Episodes:2.7 – I Believe Anita Hill: The 1991 Hearings and Their Legacyhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5e8bd659-e882-403c-85e2-6923cd9b2125.mp34.14 How "That Girl" Tackled Sexual Harassment in the 1960shttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5391f7c3-d5a6-4d65-9dd9-83133ca3deda.mp34.20 Sports Night: More Relevant Than Everhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d099dbfb-e591-4877-879b-6a7781c7b9f2.mp35.15 – I Still Believe Anita Hill: The Impact of 1991 Senate Hearingshttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/967daa56-dd95-42f6-9ffc-e2788e07424b.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
In the 3rd of 4 episodes about role models and memorable characters, Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Summer Martin, of The Unconventional Woman podcast delve deep into some of the most crafted, defined, distinct women characters to ever grace the dramatic small screen. They follow it up with a list of similarly refined, authentic real women – whose growth and stature have unfolded over the decades. Characters and real figures discussed include Dr. Camille Saroyan (Bones), Chris Cagney and MaryBeth Lacey (Cagney & Lacey), AnnaLiese Keating (How to Get Away With Murder), Olivia Pope (Scandal), Robin Roberts (Good Morning America), Joy Reid (The Reid Out), Gayle King, Oprah, Shonda Rhimes, and Martha Stewart.Clip: Season 2 opener of Martha and Snoop's Dinner Party Music: Jahzzar's Take Me Higher (www.freemusicarchive.org) Summer Martin of The Unconventional Woman podcast www.tuwpodcast.com Editing and sound design by Catherine Yang