Role Models in the 4-Female Sitcom
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Cynthia chats role models and memorable characters found in the 4-Female sitcom construct, with Summer Martin of The Unconventional Woman Podcast. Guest Wendy Burns-Ardolino contributes insights into what qualities and traits viewers look for in their role models and how 4 women characters offer fluidity to leading conversations.
Excerpts from Mara Brock-Akil, showrunner of Girlfriends and the Irish cast of Derry Girls with showrunner Lisa McGee (YouTube)
https://youtu.be/5y7jcmkotw4 (M Brock Akil)
Derry Girls https://youtu.be/bbjpEnH_Zb0
Wendy Burns-Ardolino's book TV Female Foursome and Their Fans https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/tv-female-foursomes-and-their-fans/
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