Barbara Stanwyck confronts TV gatekeepers over canceled and shelved shows
Barbara Stanwyck criticizes Hollywood advertising and production executives for blocking female led series. She recalls a 1961 cancellation and a Miss Stanwyck pilot for The Untouchables that died after producers declined to greenlight more. She notes a bias against women’s projects and a shift in film toward male dominated roles.
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