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(BNS) Susan Lyne Part 1

55 min episode · 2 min read
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Episode

55 min

Read time

2 min

AI-Generated Summary

Key Takeaways

  • How did journalism training prepare Lyne for television development?
  • What made Lost and Grey's Anatomy successful during development?
  • How do you protect ambitious creative projects from executive interference?

What It Covers

Susan Lyne discusses her journey from Berkeley journalism to launching Premiere magazine, developing hit ABC shows like Lost and Grey's Anatomy, and working with creators.

Key Questions Answered

  • How did journalism training prepare Lyne for television development?
  • What made Lost and Grey's Anatomy successful during development?
  • How do you protect ambitious creative projects from executive interference?

Notable Moment

Lyne convinced JJ Abrams not to kill the doctor character in Lost's pilot episode, arguing that ten million female viewers would immediately stop watching television.

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