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80s TV Ladies

80s TV Ladies

Auteur(s): 134 West | Susan Lambert Hatem & Sharon Johnson
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 4-time Podcast Awards Winner! Webby nominated for Best Indie Podcast.
80s TV Ladies is dedicated to the beloved female-driven shows of the 1980s! Do you love 80s pop culture, television and fabulous women? On our show, you’ll hear a breakdown of how these shows got made, how they were influenced by the times and, in turn, how they influenced pop-culture trends to follow. We love discussing the “two-steps forward, one-step-back” lens of media-driven feminism.

Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they talk about the fabulous ladies of television: Cagney & Lacey, Designing Women, A Different World, The Golden Girls and more.

With special guests, TV creators and stars! Do these shows we hold so dear hold up? Let's find out.

Season 1: We examine three “detective duo shows” this season, with multiple episodes and awesome guests for each TV show we cover.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Remington Steele
Cagney & Lacey

Season 2: Multiple episodes per TV show exploring representation and behind-the-scenes insight in science fiction, drama and sitcoms!
Queer representation in 70s and 80s
9 to 5 television show
It's a Living
Designing Women
Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas
Star Trek Ladies
Moonlighting

Special guests: Eugenie Ross-Leming, Martha Smith, Robin Bernheim, Stephanie Zimbalist, Evan Ball, Debbie Evans, Barney Rosenzweig, Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Karen Arthur, Cynthis Beemis Abrams, Matt Baume, Jane Epsensen, Drew Greenberg, Paul Kreppel, Bryan Edward Hill, Maggie Friedman, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Stan Zimmerman, Mary Lou Belli, Nana Visitor, Glenn Gordon Caron, Shery Main and more!

We publish every other Wednesday.
Tell us: Who should we interview and what's your favorite 80s Ladies television show? https://www.80stvladies.comSusan Lambert and 134 West Art Sciences sociales
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  • Special Presentation: The Love Boat Podcast with Loretta Swit

    Special Presentation: The Love Boat Podcast with Loretta Swit
    Jan 7 2026

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION: The Love Boat Podcast with Loretta Swit

    80s TV Ladies is thrilled to introduce you to The Love Boat Podcast with this exclusive Feed Drop from The Love Boat Podcast.

    Before we set sail, we pause to honor the remarkable Loretta Swit.

    Emmy-winning star of MASH, beloved guest on The Love Boat, and an icon of television’s golden age. In what would become her final recorded interview, Loretta joins Fred, Ted, Jill (and Bernie Kopell) for an unforgettable conversation about craft, chemistry, and courage. From her trailblazing portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan to her heartfelt stories about The Love Boat and co-star Bernie Kopell, Loretta reflects on breaking barriers for women in television, finding humanity in every role, and the joy of creating something that lasts.

    Warm, witty, and full of love, this episode is both a celebration and a farewell — a reminder that true classics never fade. Listen to more episodes of The Love Boat Podcast and follow the podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/dlvu8lpmsfctfxvsxfylxq


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    Written by Susan Lambert Hatem. Songs by Amy Ray and Michelle Malone.
    Directed by Amanda Wansa Morgan.

    January 10-11, 2026
    Synchronicity Theatre
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    1 h et 3 min
  • The Golden Girls: 10 Not So Great Things About a Great Show

    The Golden Girls: 10 Not So Great Things About a Great Show
    Dec 24 2025
     ”Dorothy's tale of how she and her husband ended up together implies that he slipped her something and had sex with her. Without protection… Yeah…” - Susan Lambert HatemSusan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson dive deep in this episode into the beloved TV show 'The Golden Girls,' discussing its groundbreaking impact and the not-so-great aspects. While celebrating its progressive approach to hot-button topics and its iconic cast, they discuss ten aspects they found problematic, from mean-spirited humor to racial and cultural insensitivity. The episode, inspired by a Vulture article by Steven W. Thrasher, seeks to balance admiration with candid critique, acknowledging both the show's achievements and its shortcomings. Tune in for a balanced look at one of the most iconic TV shows from the '80s, filled with both love and critique.Wishing you all a Happy Belated Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Wonderful Holidays! May you all have a hopeful and very Happy New Year!HOLIDAY PROMO DEALSGet awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH.Click through from this page, the discount should automatically apply. If not, use the promo code: 80STVLADIES. Happy Shopping!DECEMBER 8TL DEALS BLOCK:80s TV Ladies deals and discounts:Cozy Earth (41% Off)Old Glory (15% Off)🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy🎁Code: 80STVLADIESAUDIOOGRAPHYListen to Grace Anna at ArtMuse Podcast at artmusepodcast.comThe Golden Girls Streaming: Watch on HuluGet DVDs on eBayVulture Article: "The Real Mud on Golden Girls" by Steven W. ThrasherRead the article on VultureOUR 100th EPISODE is coming! What should we do to celebrate?Send us your ideas via: 80sTVLadies @ gmail dot com Other TV Shows Referenced:Mama's Family -Mama's Family (Wikipedia)Married with Children - Married with Children (Wikipedia)All in the Family - All in the Family (Wikipedia)How to Marry a Millionaire (film) - How to Marry a Millionaire (Wikipedia)PeopleBrandon Tartikoff (NBC executive, inspiration for the show)Brandon Tartikoff (Wikipedia)Susan Harris (Creator of The Golden Girls)Susan Harris (Wikipedia)Charles Levin (Actor who played Coco)Charles Levin (Wikipedia)Steven W Thrasher (Author of the Vulture article)Steven W Thrasher (Official Site)CONNECTGo to 80sTVLadies.com for more info and transcripts.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. Join the Facebook page discussion at Facebook.com/80sTVLadiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join us for more conversations with the people who shaped TV and pop culture.00:00 Welcome to 80s TV Ladies Podcast00:29 Introducing the Golden Girls Discussion01:02 10 Things We Don't Love About the Golden Girls02:28 Mean-Spirited Humor in the Golden Girls04:05 Sexism and Controversial Jokes07:10 Racism and Cultural Insensitivity14:36 Ageism and Stereotypes17:37 Inconsistencies and Lost Characters20:20 Final Thoughts and Listener EngagementVisit 80sTVLadies.com for more info.Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list!Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes and exclusive content on PATREON.
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    25 min
  • Marsha Posner Williams, Part 2 | Golden Girls, Hail to the Chief and Sherman Hemsley's Amen

    Marsha Posner Williams, Part 2 | Golden Girls, Hail to the Chief and Sherman Hemsley's Amen
    Dec 10 2025
    "Achieving this milestone was a dream come true. It made all the hard work and sacrifices worth it." - Marsha Posner Williams

    In this 80s TV Ladies episode, hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson continue their interview with Emmy-winning producer Marsha Posner Williams, exploring further chapters of her illustrious career in television. Marsha discusses her work on the short-lived yet memorable show 'Hail to the Chief,' including behind-the-scenes challenges and humorous moments, like dealing with unprepared nuns in the audience. She delves into the transition to producing 'The Golden Girls,' touching on pivotal moments such as reworking the pilot, the removal of the character Coco, and the creation of the show's iconic theme song and opening credits.

    Marsha also reflects on inter-cast dynamics, particularly the tension between Bea Arthur and Betty White, and shares broader insights on her career achievements, inspirational encounters, and the empowering message she delivers in her college lectures.

    00:00 Introduction and Recap
    00:32 Hail to the Chief: Behind the Scenes
    05:42 Golden Girls: Season 1 and Casting
    08:29 Golden Girls: Creating the Iconic Theme and Opening Credits
    15:52 Golden Girls: On-Set Dynamics and Challenges
    20:58 Golden Palace Origins
    21:09 Tales from the Set
    22:18 Navigating Hollywood's Gender Dynamics
    22:45 The Me Too Movement
    26:18 Working on Amen
    32:24 Transition to College Lectures
    36:18 Reflecting on a Hollywood Career
    43:31 Conclusion and Farewell

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    OUR 100th EPISODE is coming! What should we do to celebrate?
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    47 min
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