Creative Ascent
Andy presents a vivid analogy comparing a television career to an ascent of Mount Everest, highlighting the isolation that comes with success. The conversation dives into the implications of empowering creators without checks and balances, referencing various shows that embody this risk. Both discuss the unique narrative style of a series, likening it to a collection of short stories, and reflect on the complexities of artistic freedom in television.In this clip
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In the episode Ep. 9: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Damon Lindelof, when your phone rang and you got the call from them, did you have the butterflies of someone just starting out? I mean, you really didn't know which way this call was going to go?
In the episode Ep. 9: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Damon Lindelof, when your phone rang and you got the call from them, did you have the butterflies of someone just starting out? I mean, you really didn't know which way this call was going to go?