The establishment uses that rationale all the time, and that's why we do what we do. But leadership requires some understanding that you can say no. People have base instincts, but the transcendent also appeal to them.

Bud [Yorkin] was the kindest and dearest man, and one of the most talented directors there was.

America is a country of excess.

Success is how you collect your minutes.

Originally, with all the shows, we went looking for belly laughs.

The movies had a slogan at the time, to distinguish themselves from TV, that said 'movies are better than ever.'

TV that people will never see, that giant international corporations will never touch, will never pay your salary.