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Patty Duke's Place in Herstory

Patty Duke's Place in Herstory

FromAdvanced TV Herstory


Patty Duke's Place in Herstory

FromAdvanced TV Herstory

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams recorded this file just weeks before Anna "Patty" Duke's unexpected death. Duke, winner of an Academy Award, multiple Emmys and honored (pre-Tonys) for her Broadway performance of Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker," performed for 60 years holds many important places in TV herstory. Cynthia recounts the impact the actor's 1987 best selling memoir "Call Me Anna" had on understanding and removing stigma around mental health. Duke candidly discussed bipolar disorder/manic depression on The Phil Donohue in1987.—Cynthia Bemis Abrams    
Released:
Feb 24, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Finally, a podcast that studies, analyzes and celebrates women in TV. Thousands of comedies, variety shows and dramas have aired, yet the presence of strong women – both in front of and behind the camera - is an experience we need to understand better and embrace. With an eye to aligning the leadership lesson, time capsule observation or fascinating backstory of a show’s success or failure, my goal of Advanced TV Herstory is to connect the treasures of the past to the great potential of today’s TV and online platforms. Tomorrow’s success is rooted in understanding what has come before us. So gear up for a little sociology, economics, strategy, storytelling and fun.