{"podcast":{"title":"80s TV Ladies","slug":"80s-tv-ladies-5566694","podcast_index_feed_id":5566694,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/80s-tv-ladies","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67b8bd2b5d23221d0e997e5c8a0bc7ca.jpg","author":"Susan Lambert","episode_count":121,"summary":"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 T…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T16:17:17.925648+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694"},"episode":{"title":"An Iconic Voice | The Last Golden Girl Cindy Fee on the Art of TV Themes","slug":"an-iconic-voice-the-last-golden-girl-cindy-fee-on-the-art-of-tv-themes","published_at":"2025-10-15T06:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694/an-iconic-voice-the-last-golden-girl-cindy-fee-on-the-art-of-tv-themes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-iconic-voice-the-last-golden-girl-cindy-fee-on-the-art-of-tv-themes--68143568","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68143568/404_finished_v2.mp3","summary":"In this captivating episode of 80s TV Ladies, hosts Sharon Johnson and Susan Lambert Hatem interview the legendary Cindy Fee, best known for singing the iconic theme song for 'The Golden Girls'. The conversation covers Cindy's extensive career, beginning with her professional singing at a young age, and her work with notable artists such as Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, and Dolly Parton. Cindy shares behind-the-scenes stories from her career in jingles, commercials, and studio work, as well as her experiences performing live. She also reflects on the enduring appeal of 'The Golden Girls', the impact of TV theme songs, and the evolution of the music industry. Cindy's anecdotes and insights offer a unique glimpse into the life of a versatile and prolific singer. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Welcome 00:32 Introducing Cindy Fee: A Musical Journey 01:57 Early Beginnings in Music 04:13 Moving to LA and Career Breakthroughs 06:04 Recording Demos and Working with Diane Warren 10:58 Family Life and Balancing Career 12:57 Studio Work and Jingle Singing 25:58 Golden Girls Theme Song and TV Music 29:41 The Evolution of TV and Music Industry 39:25 The Impact of AI on Performers 39:58 The Role of Unions in Protecting Talent 41:06 Misconceptions About Golden Girls Contributions 41:25 Golden Girls Conventions and Fan Interactions 42:53 A Career in Music and Jingles 49:11 Memorable Collaborations and Advice for Singers 59:20 The Emotional Connection of 'Thank You for Being a Friend' 01:09:45 Future Plans and Final Thoughts AUDIOOGRAPHY Learn more about Cindy Fee at CindyFeeSings.com Find Cindy at TikTok.com/@goldengirlfee Be a part of Cindy Fee's new \"Thank You For Being a Friend\" music video. Learn more at her Instagram Check out Golden Girls LIVE! This December in San Francisco COMME…","meta_description":"In this captivating episode of 80s TV Ladies, hosts Sharon Johnson and Susan Lambert Hatem interview the legendary Cindy Fee, best known for singing the i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4462,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/80s-tv-ladies-5566694/episodes/an-iconic-voice-the-last-golden-girl-cindy-fee-on-the-art-of-tv-themes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694/an-iconic-voice-the-last-golden-girl-cindy-fee-on-the-art-of-tv-themes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}