Geena Davis played the president in the 2005 ABC series Commander in Chief. Now, she works on issues involving women in media.

Geena Davis played the president in the 2005 ABC series Commander in Chief. Now, she works on issues involving women in media.

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Working Women On TV: A Mixed Bag At Best

Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of women with careers. But working moms and working women over 40 are another story.

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