{"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":"Marsha Posner Williams, Part 1 | On Golden Girls,  Emmy Wins and Being a Television Trailblazer","slug":"marsha-posner-williams-part-1-on-golden-girls-emmy-wins-and-being-a-television-trailblazer","published_at":"2025-11-26T07:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694/marsha-posner-williams-part-1-on-golden-girls-emmy-wins-and-being-a-television-trailblazer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marsha-posner-williams-part-1-on-golden-girls-emmy-wins-and-being-a-television-trailblazer--68734671","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68734671/407_finished_v1.mp3","summary":"“Even more so than All in the Family, we had protesters outside our office... We used to keep our curtains closed because we were afraid someone was gonna throw a brick through the window.” - Marsha Posner Williams on 'Soap' In this episode of 80s TV Ladies, hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson interview Marsha Posner Williams, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer known for her work on hit shows such as ‘Soap,’ 'Benson,' 'Night Court,' and 'The Golden Girls.' Dive into Marsha's fascinating career journey as she shares intriguing and hilarious anecdotes about her experiences in Hollywood, including her connection to Marlo Thomas's fan club. She tells us about working with Danny Thomas, Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, and Susan Harris! And shares the trials and triumphs of producing controversial yet iconic TV shows alongside Danny Thomas, Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas and Susan Harris. From typing jokes and working as a hostess dancer to her involvement in groundbreaking, controversial and iconic TV shows, Marsha's story is one of resilience, ambition, and a keen sense of humor. Tune in to hear her insights on the evolving landscape of television and her contributions to the most memorable shows of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Stay tuned for more in Part 2! AUDIOOGRAPHY Listen to ArtMuse Podcast at artmusepodcast.com HOLIDAY PROMO DEALS If you click through from this page, the discount should automatically apply. If not use the promo code: 80STVLADIES. Happy Shopping! Get some awesome sheets and pajamast at COZY EARTH . NOVEMBER 8TL DEALS BLOCK: 80s TV Ladies deals and discounts: Cozy Earth (41% Off) Old Glory (15% Off) 🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy 🎁 Code: 80STVLADIES OUR 100th EPISODE is coming! What should we do to celebrate? Send us your ideas via:…","meta_description":"“Even more so than All in the Family, we had protesters outside our office... 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