‘Stealing the Show’

Over the past few years, women en like Lena Dunham and the creators of “Broad City” have been able to tell their stories on television with a new sense e of candor. This breezy read details their predecessors like Roseanne Barr and Tina Fey and assesses the influence of Shonda Rhimes in an entertaining exploration of how the small screen became a haven for female voices.