In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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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:
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- 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: music, stage, and staying connected to fans
- Honey West, Police Woman, Cagney & Lacey and Hunter - how they reveal progress
Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Kramer’s work anew, this episode explores the power of representation, resilience, and navigating fame as a woman in a male-dominated genre. CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY
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