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Sean Graham talks with Jennifer Clark, author of Producing Feminism: Television Work in the Age of Women's Liberation. They discuss the role of women in the television in the 1970s, the ways in which women organized, and how societal changes were reflected in the industry. They also chat about the challenges of finding women in the archives, how production changes made their way to the screen, and the legacy of women's labour in television during this era.

Historical Headline of the Week

Chris Gardner, "Gender-Balanced Hiring Dips for Women Working in Television, Study Finds," The Hollywood Reporter, August 8, 2024.