Join actor and television maven Callie Raynor for a lively exploration of how Jewish women have been portrayed on the small screen, beginning with Molly Goldberg, America’s first Jewish TV mom, who debuted in 1949. Through the work of stars and creators such as Fran Drescher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Rachel Bloom, we’ll trace the evolution of these portrayals, consider the impact of early Jewish characters, and reflect on both the progress made and the gaps in representation that still remain in American television. The program will conclude with a special conversation about Callie’s own experience co-creating the contemporary comedy series Front of House, offering an insider’s perspective on Jewish storytelling today.