I do love television. But the business is accelerating and people are not getting the chance to fail.

I do love television. But the business is accelerating and people are not getting the chance to fail.

People recognize certain things, like 'D' means 'this dialogue stinks.' We're dealing with shows that are written here, shot in New York and posted back here. Accurate communication is a necessity.

There was an interesting article in Los Angeles Magazine about women directors. A woman director makes one bad independent film and her career is over. Guys tend to get an opportunity to learn from their mistakes.

If the scripts are not good, I'll tell somebody, 'This isn't good.

I try to just communicate what I want done as clearly and simply as possible.

Drama or comedy programming is still the surest way for advertisers to reach a mass audience. Once that changes, all bets are off.