How did cable TV transform into a powerhouse for original programming and reruns that shaped narratives about and for women?

In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by scholar, author, and podcaster Dr. Amanda Lotz to unpack the financial and cultural shifts that revolutionized women's television. From Lifetime and Bravo to HBO and TV Land, Cynthia and Amanda explore the channels and series that championed female-driven stories.

Learn how premium cable channels, mergers, and syndication influenced the creation of shows like Sex and the City, Hot in Cleveland, Girlfriends, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Dive into the financial incentives behind cable's evolution and its role in amplifying women's voices on screen.

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