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The Golden Girls
The Facts Of Life
80s Television
Moonlighting
A Different World
Mama's Family
80s TV Ladies
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Feminism
Hollywood
Cagney & Lacey
Cybill Shepherd
Xena: Warrior Princess
Women In Television
Remington Steel
Female Empowerment
Bruce Willis
Remington Steele
LGBTQ Representation
Abortion

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... more

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"Music videos were an avenue for women to break into directing, which was really important at the time. A lot of women basically got their start directing music videos because nobody wanted to do them... until they became super popular." — Susan Lamb... more

"The more that things change, the more they stay the same... Nevertheless, we have to keep pushing forward. We have to keep moving that line forward in order to make a better tomorrow for all of us." - Sharon Johnson

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“Katie and I, our relationship could be a little exciting -- I had to watch my step, I had to toe the line. I had to behave myself or I’d get taken to the principal’s office... And she was the principal.” -- Bruce Boxleitner

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“Kate was able to go off script. Then I found I could go with her. Pretty soon we’re doing stuff that is not on the written page. That’s where we found the little ‘in-between’ moments.” - Bruce Boxleitner

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Jones
Broadway dancer, author and speaker; first African-American raquette in 1987
Episode: Ch-ch-ch-changes: The 20 Most Revolutionary 80s Music Videos, Part 2
Bruce Boxleitner
Actor, star of Scarecrow And Mrs. King
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Episode: RERUN: Bruce Boxleitner | The Scarecrow And Mrs. King Years, Part 2
Stephanie Powers
Actress; Hart to Hart star; founder of William Holden Wildlife Foundation
William Holden Wildlife Foundation
Episode: 80s TV Legends: Stefanie Powers on Acting, Activism, and the Hart to Hart Legacy
Karin Elstad
Vice president at HBO, daughter of Linda Elstad
HBO
Episode: Writing 80s Icons: Dallas, Fame, and One Day at a Time | Linda Elstad
Linda Elstad
Television writer who worked on Fame, Dallas, One Day at a Time; WGA board member
Writer
Episode: Writing 80s Icons: Dallas, Fame, and One Day at a Time | Linda Elstad
Morgan Fairchild
Actress, activist and podcaster
Actress, Activist
Episode: Morgan Fairchild: Too Sexy for TV, Pee-Wee Herman, and Hollywood's Golden Era
Georgia Jeffries
Writer, producer, professor; 80s TV Lady
Independent/USC School of Cinematic Arts
Episode: Writing Fearless Women: Cagney & Lacey, China Beach, and Sisters | Georgia Jeffries
Theodore Fontanesi
Special guest star, baby of Sarita Fontanesi
Episode: 90s TV Babies Meet The Golden Girls: Uncovering Timeless Comedy | 80s TV Podcast
Jennie Wetter
Director of the Repros Fight Back Initiative at the Population Institute and co-host of Repros Fight Back Podcast
Population Institute
Episode: Maude's Dilemma: Pioneering TV, Abortion Conversations and Reproductive Rights | Jennie Wetter

Hosts

Susan Lambert Hatem
Host of the show; involved in interview-based discussions with 80s TV figures.
Sharon Johnson
Co-host and interview lead, often guiding conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Fun and Enlightening

    This may become one of my new favorite podcasts! I just listened to the interview with Morgan Fairchild and smiled throughout. The hosts ask really interesting and relevant questions. It is a nice way to take a stroll down memory lane!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blueluvr14
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Thank you for your wonderful podcast. Asaad Kelada’s interview is amazing, what a delight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllenKnyc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like chatting tv with friends

    Okay, the title of my review isn’t quite right. 80’s TV Ladies is like chatting tv with friends IF my friends were well informed, funny, personable, and invited actual 80’s tv professionals to chat with us. This is not just an entertaining podcast, but is a vital record of a key era in television history. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dragonboy1790
    United Statesa year ago
  • So Good!

    This is the BEST podcast I never knew I needed! Susan and Sharon are like hanging out with friends and laughing about all the best shows that ever existed. And the interviews are AMAZING! Keep it coming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NonkeyBusiness
    United Statesa year ago
  • So Much Fun!

    Thanks for reminding us about all the amazing, TV ladies of the 80’s! Listening to these fabulous women talk about their journeys into the world of television as it once was, 7 channels, fun and goofy commercials and the American flag and static at 2:00 am really makes them pioneers compared to the strange, vast media world of today. Fun, fun, fun served up with a side of nostalgia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mad4mcfly
    United States2 years ago

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80s TV Legends: Stefanie Powers on Acting, Activism, and the Hart to Hart Legacy
Q: What was it like for you going through the transition from the studio system into a more entrepreneurial kind of system?
Powers explains the shift from a three-network era to more diverse opportunities, noting the survival and adaptiveness required as actors navigated long-form projects, theater, and film, while maintaining professional obligations.
Marsha Posner Williams, Part 2 | Golden Girls, Hail to the Chief and Sherman Hemsley's Amen
Q: How did you get started doing lectures or speaking to students? How did that come about?
It started a long time ago when I was a script supervisor on SOAP and I went to Chico State and talked to 120 kids.
Marsha Posner Williams, Part 2 | Golden Girls, Hail to the Chief and Sherman Hemsley's Amen
Q: How did it feel working on a show with Ted Bessel since that girl was so important to you when you were growing up? How was that?
It was wonderful and absolutely joyful, and I loved the whole cast.
Jon Cryer, Part 1 | The Facts of Life, Pretty in Pink and Annie Potts
Q: How does it feel to go back and watch those old movies that you've been in?
I find it hard to watch myself perform, usually cringing at my own choices, but I can enjoy films like 'Hot Shots.'
Directing The Facts of Life and Who’s The Boss | Asaad Kelada, Part 2
Q: How did you get involved in Who's the Boss?
I was recommended to direct after other directors left, and my history of getting along with actors helped me get the role.

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What is 80s TV Ladies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on celebrating and dissecting 1980s female-led television, blending insider anecdotes with historical context. Episodes profile iconic shows, explore behind-the-scenes storytelling, and examine how gender, culture, and media evolved during the decade. A recurring strength is the mix of personal nostalgia with expert perspectives from actors, writers, producers, and activists, which yields entertaining yet informative conversations that often illuminate industry dynamics, representation, and the era's impact on today's television landscape. Unique strengths include long-running guest rosters from hit series and a consistent focus on women's leadership in TV, making it appealing to fans of classic 80s shows and media hist... more

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4. Karin Elstad
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7. Georgia Jeffries
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