One of the cool things, obviously there's 'Scandal,'…
“One of the cool things, obviously there's 'Scandal,' 'House of Cards,' there was 'West Wing.' Other than that Jack Lemmon/James Garner movie about ex-presidents, no one's ever done anything in this area, whereas a lot of times, we do a story where someone goes, "Oh, yeah, they did someone sleeping with a Secret Service agent on 'House of Cards.'"”
About This Quote
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The lack of political satire about ex‑presidents shows a creative gap, prompting fresh storytelling opportunities.
In simple terms: There’s a missing niche in political satire about former presidents.
Key Takeaway
Explore untapped political satire topics.
Themes
media
politics
creativity
satire
Mood
analytical
playful
Type
industry
creative
When to use this quote
- TV writing
- political commentary
- comedy
- script development
Key Concepts
storytelling
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can satire stay balanced?
- What fresh angles can be explored?
A Different Perspective
Risk of partisan backlash.