Monday, February 6, 2006 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 9, 2006 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Since its inception in 1971, NPR (National Public Radio) has spotlighted more women in challenging and creative positions than most major news organizations. This seminar brings together many of NPR’s exemplary female voices to discuss how the network has become a showcase for women producers, anchors, and reporters.
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, February 10, 2006 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Gertrude Berg (1899–1966) was a creative force of nature. She created, wrote, produced, and starred in the radio and television series The Goldbergs, the story of a middle–class Jewish family living in the Bronx. The panel will examine Ms. Berg’s trailblazing achievements and the enduring sitcom genre she created.
Wednesday, February 8, 2006 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, February 10, 2006 | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Today’s television landscape is fertile ground for female-led prime-time dramas; a cursory glance at the schedule yields the likes of Veronica Mars, Medium, Commander in Chief, The Closer…
Such was not always the case. In the era before the groundbreaking series Cagney & Lacey, hour dramas with female leads were rare indeed. This seminar will trace the evolution of the female-led television drama, from its embattled past to its current ascendancy. And where does the genre go from here?
