80s TV Ladies

80s TV Ladies is an award-winning podcast devoted to female-driven television shows of the 1980s! Fun, insightful, with delightful guests. Join us!
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80s TV Ladies is dedicated to female-driven television shows from the 1980s.

07/19/2024

Happy Birthdversaryday to us. We’re Two! We launched this podcast on July 19th, 2022 in those sweet, innocent times of yesteryear. Thank you for being our friend. Have some cake. And eat it, too! And leave a candle on our cake! https://loom.ly/WQjNO9g

07/17/2024

Who were the Top Ten Guest Stars of A Different World? Do you agree with us? Listen in: https://loom.ly/PXzjO4w

07/17/2024

This week, it's guest stars galore. We're talking about our TOP TEN Guest Stars of A Different World! Tune in at our website or wherever you like to stream podcasts! And don't forget to vote for us for the People's Choice Podcast Awards!

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07/17/2024

Hope your evening is going well, night owls!

Our latest episode is now available to stream. A Different World's top ten guest stars: Compare your list to ours!

Our website: 80stvladies.com/
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07/16/2024

TONIGHT: Our newest episode where we discuss our TOP 10 guest stars on "A Different World." Name these ladies!

Available to stream tonight at 11pm PST at 80stvladies.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, or your favorite podcast player.

07/15/2024

This week, Susan and Sharon talk all about A Different World's Top Ten Guest Stars! Tune in tomorrow at 11PM PST for our new episode, available to stream on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods, or wherever you find your podcasts. Let us know who you think makes the list!

Our website: 80stvladies.com/
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07/15/2024

80s TV Ladies fans, do you also like True Crime? Check out our friends "Grits With a Side of Murder!" Listen for their trailer on our latest episode, dropping tomorrow at 11PM PST!

Learn more here: gritswithasideofmurder.com

07/15/2024

Did you hear? Nomination Voting for the People's Choice Podcast Awards is now open! Vote for us in People's Choice, TV & Film and Best Female Hosted!

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07/14/2024

Happy Sunday! Before we release our new episode this week, why not go catch up on our series on "A Different World" with our interview with Susan Fales-Hill?

Listen here: bit.ly/80sTVL-SFH

07/09/2024

in 1982, Tron released in theaters! It starred Jeff Bridges, Scarecrow and Mrs. King's Bruce Boxleitner, and Cindy Morgan. The visuals and computer technology used to create this film were groundbreaking, and made this film the cult classic that it is today!

07/08/2024

Happy Monday! Don't forget to listen to our latest episode, where we talked to our favorite 90s TV Babies about A Different World! See what they had to say, and let us know what surprised you about their thoughts on the hit sitcom!

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07/03/2024

Welcome back the 90s TV Babies! This time they're joining us for a conversation about A Different World. Listen in for an insightful conversation about the show, from what they loved to what they wanted more of!

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07/03/2024

We're on air: late-night listeners, our newest episode is now available to stream. Listen to the 90s TV Babies talk about A Different World now!

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Spotify: spoti.fi/3RoRWYf
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3PBuuWb
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07/02/2024

in 1985, after 11 seasons and 253 episodes the CBS sitcom "The Jeffersons" came to an end! The series was a spinoff of "All in The Family" and was hugely successful. It featured Isabel Sanford and Sherman Hemsley as George and Louise Jefferson. The series was controversially canceled by CBS without a proper finale.

Did you watch The Jeffersons?

07/02/2024

TONIGHT: We're welcoming the 90s TV Babies back to discuss the 80s sensation "A Different World!" Did they think it was feminist? Did they think it was progressive? Dive into the episode tonight at 11PM PST and find out!

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07/02/2024

Did you know that not only did Dawnn Lewis play Jaleesa on A Different World, but she also co-wrote the theme song? It's such a great tune - what was your favorite version? Was it the Phoebe Snow version? Aretha Franklin? Or Boyz II Men? Let us know!

07/01/2024

On this week's episode of 80s TV Ladies....

That's right, we're talking about A Different World with the 90s TV Babies! So, tune in tomorrow at 11PM PST to hear what they had to think about the show!

Go to 80stvladies.com!

06/30/2024

Happy Sunday! Spend your Sunday catching up on 80s TV Ladies at our website, Spotify, Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to stream podcasts!

Our website: 80stvladies.com/
Spotify: spoti.fi/3RoRWYf
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3PBuuWb
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06/29/2024

Do you remember wayyyyyyy back in Season 1 of A Different World when Marisa Tomei played Denise and Jaleesa's roommate, Maggie Lauten? Although she didn't return for Season 2, Tomei still remembers her time on the show fondly aside from her "unforgivable haircut!" (Her words, not ours...)

06/28/2024

Have you listened to our latest episode with director Neema Barnette? What stuck with you from our interview with her? Let us know!

And if you haven't listened, listen here: bit.ly/8TL-NeemaBarnette

06/26/2024

A Different World season 2 also brought us the wonderful Charnele Brown as Kim Reese. When we first met Kim, she was roommates with Whitley and throughout the course of the series she worked at the Pit, a funeral home, and was a student at Hillman Medical School!

And don't forget to listen to our latest episode with director Neema Barnette: bit.ly/8TL-NeemaBarnette

06/26/2024

Quick: Name this 80s TV lady! Bonus points if you can also name the character that she played in the hit TV series, Fame!

When you're done, let us know if you think we should cover Fame in the comments below!

06/22/2024

How do you listen to 80s TV Ladies: On Apple Podcasts? Spotify? Goodpods? YouTube? Let us know in the comments below.

06/22/2024

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06/20/2024

Season 2 of A Different World introduced us to Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks! She was a free-spirit and had bold political opinions. After graduating from Hillman, Freddie went to Hillman Law School!

What was your favorite thing about Freddie?

And don't forget to listen to our latest episode with Neema Barnette: bit.ly/8TL-NeemaBarnette

06/19/2024

Join us as we continue our Director Ladies series! This time, we're welcoming director Neema Barnette. Her work includes A Different World, It's a Living, and more recent projects like Raising Dion and Genius: Aretha!

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06/19/2024

Listen up, folks, a lady is speaking. That's right, our newest episode with director Neema Barnette is now available to stream!

Our website: 80stvladies.com/
Spotify: spoti.fi/3RoRWYf
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3PBuuWb
Goodpods: bit.ly/80sTVLGoodpods

06/18/2024

Tonight, we welcome the first Black woman to direct a sitcom - Neema Barnette! One of her episodes includes “Love, Hillman Style” which featured guest star Halle Berry as Jaclyn!

Available to stream at 80sTVLadies.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast and Goodpods at 11 PM PST!

06/13/2024

Next week: We’re welcoming the first Black woman to direct a primetime sitcom, Neema Barnette! She has directed episodes of A Different World, It’s A Living, and more!

Listen next week on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods!

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Happy Birthdversaryday to us. We’re Two! We launched this podcast on July 19th, 2022 in those sweet, innocent times of yesteryear. Thank you for being our friend. Have some cake. And eat it, too! #podcasting #80s #80sTV And leave a candle on our cake! https://loom.ly/WQjNO9g

In this clip, Sharon Gless of Cagney & Lacey talks about how her personal manager Monique James changed her life and her acting technique. Happy Birthday again, Sharon!

Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! Do you remember "Steele in the Chips" - Remington Steele's chocolate chip cookie episode? Did ya know it was written by star Stephanie Zimbalist and writer Robin Bernheim? Can you spot Geena Davis AND Jean Smart? #NationalChocolateChipDay

The final episode of Moonlighting aired at 8 p.m. 35 years ago. Do you remember it? Did you watch it? #Moonlighting #80s

Laverne & Shirley go skiing! What are some of your favorite Laverne & Shirley moments? We’ll try to find them!

If you had to write a tagline for Moonlighting, what would it be? Share in the comments below and we'll share our favorites! Happy Friday!

We're nominated for a Webby! 80s TV Ladies is currently in second place for Best Indie Podcast and we need your help to get us to first! Click the link below to vote - voting closes on April 18th! Vote HERE: bit.ly/Webby-Awards-80sTVLadies

Lookin’ good, Sharon and Melissa! Putting the “move” in #PodcastMovement!

Happy Cagney & Lacey premiere day! Take a stroll down memory lane with Sharon Gless, as she describes a time when she learned the impact Cagney & Lacey had. Listen to the rest of the interview here: bit.ly/80sTVL-SharonGless

Cagney & Lacey premiered today in 1982. Celebrate by listening to our interview with THE Tyne Daly! Here she is describing her character Mary Beth Lacey. Listen to the rest at bit.ly/80sTVLadies-TyneDaly.

Have you ever wondered how Moonlighting got its name? Well wonder no further: Listen to our series on Moonlighting for the answer to that question and more at 80stvladies.com! And listen to this clip from Glenn Gordon Caron!

It would be a crime to not talk about Sheryl Lee Ralph's first appearance as Etienne Toussaint Bouvier on Designing Women! We first met her as she was performing at the Tropicana, and just like Anthony we wanted to marry her right that instant.

Count down to Christmas and sing-along with the cast of Designing Women as they sing "I'll Be Home For Christmas" for the show's second season. What beautiful memories from an equally beautiful show!

TONIGHT: Keep up with Designing Women Month and listen to our new episode with Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, the creator of Designing Women! Available to stream on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.

BOO! Have a Happy Halloween! Fill up on candy, eat, drink, and be scary! - 80s TV Ladies

On this day in 1981, "Laverne & Shirley In The Army" premiered! The series followed the characters Laverne and Shirley and was loosely based off of a two-part episode from "Laverne & Shirley" entitled "We're In The Army, Now."

This Saturday's Animated 80s TV Lady is none other than Rainbow Brite! She's the fierce leader of The Color Kids who help to bring brightness and color to all the land! AND she was on every lunchbox, bedsheet, and lampshade. Do you remember Rainbow Brite?

We're almost ready to drop the needle on the newest episode of 80s TV Ladies. This week, we're joined by Dave Sloan and Holly Cantos of What Difference Does it Make Podcast to talk about 80s TV theme songs!

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"Jem is excitement, Jem is adventure; Glamor and glitter, Fashion and fame!" Saturday mornings weren't the same without THIS animated 80s TV Lady: Jerrica Benton a.k.a. Jem from Jem and the Holograms! She's truly outrageous!