We discuss the recent directorial debut of Anna Kendrick in Woman of the Hour (2024) on Netflix. We explore the dating game television subgenre, 1970s dating culture, The Dating Game TV show as a metaphor for the predatory murders of serial killer, Rodney Alcala, and Kendrick’s depiction of the real-life Sheryl Bradshaw, as we note the differences between acting and performance concerning sexism and objectification of women in the ‘70s.CW | TW: This episode discusses assault, rape, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.Email: severedpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: severedpodcast.comFacebook: facebook.com/severedpodcastInstagram: @severed_podcastHosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew HudsonAvailable on RadioGardenStateAvailable on Rogue Media NetworkSourcesSeries: Woman of the Hour (Netflix)Article: “A Cultural History of TV Dating Shows” by Joe Reid (PrimeTimer)Article: “The Wacky 52-Year-Long Evolution of Dating Shows on TV” by Amy Daire (non-paywalled; Business Insider)Article: “Dating Shows” (IMDb)Wikipedia Entry/List: “Dating Game Show”Article: “Why We Can’t Get Enough of Reality Dating Shows” by Jordana Comiter (PopSugar)Article: “Why Reality TV Dating Shows Are Survival Competitions” by Dr. Isabelle Morley, Psy.D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices