The First Lady of Television
Thursday, April 8, 2027 7:00 PM Unavailable Forward Theater at Overture Madison, WI https://forwardtheater.com/show/the-first-lady-of-television/
*The First Lady of Television* is a new biographical play detailing the life of Gertrude Berg, the pioneering writer, producer, and star of America’s first family sitcom, *The Goldbergs*. The drama examines a critical juncture in Berg's career during the 1950s Red Scare, when she was pressured by sponsors and censors to dismiss a blacklisted co-star. The production explores the historical intersection of artistic integrity, political censorship, and the early American television industry.