『Advanced TV Herstory』のカバーアート

Advanced TV Herstory

Advanced TV Herstory

著者: Cynthia Bemis Abrams Feminist TV Documentarian
無料で聴く

概要

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. Check out episodes with actors Annie Potts, Margaret Cho, Stepfanie Kramer of Hunter, Kim Fields of Facts of Life and Living Single, and daytime's Cady McClain. Television veteran writers Georgia Jeffries, Victoria Riskin and April Smith are featured in episodes that explain storytelling as a writing craft. These discussions will forever change how you watch TV. Explore issues of race through interviews with academics Robin Means-Coleman and Charlene Regester, and influencer Karly Beaumont. Ever since the #MeToo Movement of 2017-18, Cynthia has highlighted key episodes and events surrounding sexual harassment - fictional and real life. With listeners around the world, Cynthia celebrates the progress of representation in media and captures the stories and insights that make TV a powerful storyteller and mirror of truth. In 2025, Cynthia started revealing more about the book she and a colleague are writing. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter at www.tvherstory.com. Promise, your data will never be sold.2026 Cynthia Bemis Abrams Media アート 社会科学
エピソード
  • MeTV Exec Neal Sabin on Classic and Comfort Television
    2026/03/16

    TV historian and host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting, for a conversation about the enduring popularity of classic television and the role of "comfort TV" in modern broadcasting. Sabin oversees programming strategy for Weigel's widely distributed multicast networks, including MeTV, Catchy Comedy, Start TV, Heroes & Icons, Dabl, and Story Television Network. Together they explore how classic television continues to find new audiences across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.

    In this episode, Sabin discusses the technical, legal, and creative work involved in preserving and presenting vintage television for modern viewers, including the conversion of older formats into high definition and the complexities of television rights and syndication.

    Together, they explore:

    • The continued popularity of comfort television and classic sitcoms

    • How classic shows like I Love Lucy remain cultural touchstones

    • The challenges of restoring and converting archival TV formats into HD

    • The evolving landscape of TV syndication and network programming

    • How audiences discover classic television through modern platforms

    Sabin also discusses Weigel Broadcasting's streaming partnerships and how platforms such as Frndly TV, Philo, and Fubo are helping bring classic television programming to new generations of viewers.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    45 分
  • Minnesota's TV Legacy: Women, News & Cultural Power
    2026/02/06
    Lifelong Minnesotan and veteran podcaster Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on Minnesota's outsized influence on American television, journalism, and culture in this timely solo episode of Advanced TV Herstory. Prompted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis beginning in December 2025, Cynthia revisits the mission of the podcast and reframes it through Minnesota's unique television legacy. Drawing from decades of podcasting experience, she examines how television created empathy, civic awareness, and cultural cohesion — and why that legacy still matters. The episode highlights Minnesota-born or Minnesota-connected women who shaped American TV and public life, including Judy Garland, Jessica Lange, Lea Thompson, Marion Ross (Happy Days), Mary Tyler Moore, Loni Anderson and others. Cynthia also reflects on the role of comfort television, women in news, and storytelling during moments of national stress. Closing the episode, Cynthia discusses the mood on the ground in Minnesota in January and February 2026 following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. She explains constitutional principles raised by current government actions and shares vetted resources for listeners seeking to support legal, housing, and food assistance efforts in the Minnesota. Find a cause to support at https://www.standwithminnesota.com Mentioned Loni Anderson (1995), My Life in High Heels https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1054028.My_Life_in_High_Heels 10.12 – Comfort TV: Finding Joy with Karly Beaumont https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/comfort-tv-finding-joy-with-karly-beaumont Themes Covered Minnesota's television and news legacy Women in broadcast journalism and acting Comfort TV and cultural resilience Civic responsibility and constitutional principles Storytelling during periods of social unrest Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Advanced TV Herstory ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Email - advancedtvherstory@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social Production Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    18 分
  • Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic "Soul" Founder
    2026/01/20
    TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams spotlights Regina Jones, a pioneering media entrepreneur who made history as the first Black woman to publish nationally with a focus on soul music. In this episode, Cynthia is joined by Alissa Shapiro, executive producer of Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?, a documentary that explores Jones' impact and SOUL Newspaper, and premieres on Weigel Broadcasting's Dabl TV, Story TV, and Start TV in February 2026 for Black History Month. Together, they discuss: The founding and cultural legacy of SOUL NewspaperHow Jones uilized print media to amplify Black voices in musicHer role as a trailblazer in Black women's media historyWhy SOUL Newspaper deserves a place in American pop culture canonThe significance of airing this acclaimed documentary on cable today Shapiro also shares behind-the-scenes insights into producing the documentary, which blends decades of preservation work, journalism, and archival research into a powerful portrait of Jones' life and survival. References: SOUL Newspaper https://www.soulpublications.co/ Who the Hell is Regina Jones? https://whoisreginafilm.com/ Related Episodes About Documentaries: 11.3 – TV Cooking Show Pioneer Julia Child feat. Julie Cohen https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/tv-cooking-show-pioneer-julia-child-feat-julie-cohen 11.1 – SNL's Gilda Radner: A Life Celebrated in Film https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/snls-gilda-radner-a-life-celebrated-in-film Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Advanced TV Herstory ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Email - advancedtvherstory@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social Production Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    23 分
まだレビューはありません