LOS ANGELES At first glance, the television industry is in the grip of female empowerment so strong that men seem relegated to an afterthought.
"Girls" and "New Girl" are scoring ratings, buzz and Emmy Awards respect. Actor-writers Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation") and Lena Dunham ("Girls") are case studies in hyphenate success.
But appearances are deceiving, especially within the Hollywood fantasy factory: Making TV overwhelmingly remains men's work even with the television business in its seventh decade.
"I certainly understand the impulse to celebrate high-profile women working in the business," said Martha M. Lauzen, executive director of the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.
But to grasp how women really fare in the TV industry and how much work they're getting, Lauzen said, "you have to count the numbers."
Tuesday June 18th, 2013 • 1:39:33am
