Gracie Allien (c.1906-1964) was the ditzy housewife of the husband-wife comedy duo George Burns & Gracie Allen. Coming up from the vaudeville scene of the 1920s and 30s into radio, film, and television, Gracie brought charm and sincerity to the “dumb Dora” comedy role, dominating the scene for more than 30 years.
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This month, we’re talking about comediennes — women throughout history who have made us laugh. They transgressed societal norms through comedy and often spoke out against injustice using their sharp wit.
History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.
Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.
Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, and Abbey Delk. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.
Original theme music composed by Miles Moran.
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Comediennes: The Whitman Sisters
Women Behind the Curtain: Sorghaghtani Beki
Women Behind the Curtain: Mary Prince
Women Behind the Curtain: Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Women Behind the Curtain: Harriet Martineau
Women Behind the Curtain: Anna Komnene
Women Behind the Curtain: Marianne North
Women Behind the Curtain: Soraya Tarzi
Women Behind the Curtain: Fanny Mendelssohn
Women Behind the Curtain: Cleoma Falcon
Women Behind the Curtain: Fannie Barrier Williams
Women Behind the Curtain: Vera Rubin
Women Behind the Curtain: Mary Astell
Women Behind the Curtain: Rani Durgawati
Women Behind the Curtain: Empress Matilda
Women Behind the Curtain: Adrienne Fidelin
Women Behind the Curtain: Voltairine
Women Behind the Curtain: Flora Tristan
Women Behind the Curtain: Rose Morgan
Women Behind the Curtain: Catherine of Siena
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