We all know that television is better for women as they get into their 40s. You could be more three-dimensional, not just the wife or the mother.

Meaning of the quote

This quote suggests that as women get older, TV shows are able to portray them in more complex and diverse ways, rather than just as wives or mothers. The quote implies that TV roles for women in their 40s can be richer and more multifaceted, allowing them to explore different aspects of their personalities and lives. The main idea is that TV is providing more opportunities for older women to take on more varied and interesting roles.

About Dana Delany

Dana Delany is an American actress who rose to fame for her role as Colleen McMurphy on the TV drama ‘China Beach’, for which she won two Emmy Awards. She has also appeared in numerous films and provided the voice of Lois Lane in several DC animated series.

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