My partner after Fred Freeman was Jerry Belson. And Jerry…
“My partner after Fred Freeman was Jerry Belson. And Jerry Belson, after I was doing so well writing situation comedy, said, this is not good enough. We got to create our own shows. I said, but we're very happy doing this. No, no, no, you got to get your own show. So he made me - and he and I created our own shows. And we actually - everything we created failed. "Hey, Landlord" was our first show - 99th in the ratings. But imagine this - it's a great reflection on the years.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creative control requires producing one's own shows, even if early attempts fail, to achieve artistic fulfillment.
In simple terms: Make your own show despite setbacks.
Key Takeaway
Take charge of your creative path.
Themes
creativity
entrepreneurship
failure
perseverance
Mood
motivational
realistic
Type
inspirational
career
When to use this quote
- pilot development
- network pitching
- showrunning
- career pivots
Key Concepts
media production
career development
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are you willing to take for creative freedom?
- How do you handle repeated failures?
A Different Perspective
Success isn’t guaranteed; financial risk is high.