This week's feminist media picks

NOW: Watch and Listen Report - March 6, 2000

By Lisa Bennett-Haigney, NOW Publications Manager

TV Show: Judging Amy (CBS, Tuesday 10-11pm ET). Last night TV Guide readers awarded "Judging Amy" best new drama and its star, Amy Brenneman, favorite actress in a new series. If you haven't already caught this growing hit, check it out. Brenneman plays a family court judge and her mother, the always powerful Tyne Daly, works in social services, so there's lots of time devoted to serious family issues. But the family interaction at home is also important and very real. TV has exhibited a positive trend this season toward growing up and showing smart, strong women (see our recommendations in the last two columns). And viewers have rewarded the networks with good ratings for these new shows. Here's to hoping the trend continues.


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