When Women Invented Television
The Untold Story of the Female Powerhouses Who Pioneered the Way We Watch Today
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Summary:
The book highlights the contributions of four pioneering women—Irna Phillips, Gertrude Berg, Hazel Scott, and Betty White—who played crucial roles in the early days of television, shaping the medium with their creative and business acumen. It explores their groundbreaking work, the shows they created, and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated industry, ultimately shaping the way television is produced and consumed today.
Key points:
1. TV's Female Trailblazers: The book celebrates early TV's influential women: Irna Phillips, Gertrude Berg, Hazel Scott, and Betty White, who were innovators on and off-screen.
