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Is it demeaning to call a super woman 'Supergirl'?
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Oct 26, 2015
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Is it demeaning to call a super woman 'Supergirl'?
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a female superhero! But what's in a name? Host Alex Cohen speaks to the creators of the new show 'Supergirl.'
Melissa Benoist plays Kara Zor-El, or Supergirl, the cousin of Superman. The new show premieres tonight on CBS.
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a female superhero! But what's in a name? Host Alex Cohen speaks to the creators of the new show 'Supergirl.'

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a female superhero!

CBS on Monday night launches the new show "Supergirl," starring Melissa Benoist as the main character, Kara Zor-El, cousin of Superman, or Kal-El.

Host Alex Cohen recently had a chance to speak with  Ali Adler and Sarah Schecter, two of the show's executive producers, about casting Melissa Benoist, why they're excited about a female superhero on network television and the debate around calling her Supergirl.

To hear the entire conversation click on the audio link embedded at the top of this post.