80s TV Ladies

Susan Lambert Hatem, Sharon Johnson
80stvladies@gmail.com

Booking Overview

80s TV Ladies is a female-driven pop-culture media show that breaks down how iconic 1980s women-led TV series were made—and what they meant culturally. Hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson bring in recognizable TV creators and stars to connect behind-the-scenes craft with the era’s feminism and representation.

Metrics

Episodes: 118

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 447 subscribers

Instagram: 1.2k followers

30s Ad: 30 - 34, 60s Ad: 35 - 39

Contact Information

80stvladies@gmail.com

Contact Form

Contact form available - Official Form

Host

Susan Lambert Hatem - Co-host of 80s TV Ladies. Focuses on unpacking how beloved 1980s women-led shows were produced, what influenced them, and how they influenced pop-culture trends—often through a media-feminism lens.

Sharon Johnson - Co-host of 80s TV Ladies. Leads conversations about the making of iconic 1980s television and the broader cultural impact of women-centered stories, including representation and production context.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
TV actors, show creators/producers, writers, and notable TV industry figures (often with strong ties to specific women-led 1980s series). Activists/conservation leaders are also viable when connected to TV legacy.
Required Achievements:  
Star or recurring credit on a women-led 1980s TV series, Creator/showrunner/producer/writer credits on major TV properties, Recognized awards or industry honors (e.g., major prizes, long-running legacies), Leadership roles in major media organizations (e.g., network/executive positions), Public-facing activism linked to a well-known media persona

Recent Guest Discussions

Bruce Boxleitner - Casting And Working On Scarecrow & Mrs. King; Auditioning And Production Behind-the-scenes; Career Reflections

Stefanie Powers - Leading Hour-long TV Series As A Woman; Hart To Hart Legacy; Activism And Conservation Work; Studio System Experiences

Karin Elstad - Family Legacy And Writing Career Of Linda Elstad; Growing Up In TV Industry; Impact Of A Writer Mother On Career And 80s TV

Recent Topics

TV, Pop Culture, Women, Representation, Media, Feminism, Scriptwriting, Nostalgia, Entertainment, Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
80s TV Ladies
:

RERUN: Bruce Boxleitner | The Scarecrow And Mrs. King Years, Part 2

May 13, 2026

“Katie and I, our relationship could be a little exciting -- I had to watch my step, I had to toe the line. I had to behave myself or I’d get taken to the principal’s office... And she was the principal.” -- Bruce BoxleitnerREWIND EPISODE: The 80s TV Ladies - Sharon and Susan - are both moving! More details in our next episode. Meanwhile, please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes on repeat - consider it early summer rerun season. Let us know what you think about Bruce, Lee Stetson, and Scar...

RERUN: Bruce Boxleitner: The Scarecrow and Ms. King Years, Part 1

April 29, 2026

“Kate was able to go off script. Then I found I could go with her. Pretty soon we’re doing stuff that is not on the written page. That’s where we found the little ‘in-between’ moments.”  - Bruce BoxleitnerREWIND EPISODE: The 80s TV Ladies are both moving! More details in a later episode, so please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes on repeat - consider it early rerun season. Let us know what you think about Bruce, Lee Stetson, and Scarecrow and Mrs. King. We think it's one of the most adora...

80s TV Legends: Stefanie Powers on Acting, Activism, and the Hart to Hart Legacy

April 15, 2026

"It was very dangerous to be a friend of the Harts because... yes, they were always getting killed." -- Stefanie PowersGet ready for a masterclass in sophisticated glamour!In this episode of 80s TV Ladies, hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson sit down with the incomparable Stefanie Powers. Known to millions as the elegant and erudite Jennifer Hart from the smash-hit series Hart to Hart, Stefanie redefined what a TV marriage could look like alongside co-star Robert Wagner—showing us a ...

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