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When I first pitched 'Parenthood' to Ron Howard and Brian…

“When I first pitched 'Parenthood' to Ron Howard and Brian Grazer - who made the movie - I was going through the pitch of what my version was going to be. I noticed anytime I said something different than what was in the movie version, their eyes lit up. They got excited not by what they'd already…” quote by Jason Katims
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“When I first pitched 'Parenthood' to Ron Howard and Brian Grazer - who made the movie - I was going through the pitch of what my version was going to be. I noticed anytime I said something different than what was in the movie version, their eyes lit up. They got excited not by what they'd already done, but by what was going to be different.”

Jason Katims

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

New ideas excite collaborators when they differ from existing versions, sparking creative energy.

In simple terms: Fresh twists inspire excitement.

Key Takeaway

Offer distinct perspectives.

Themes

creativity collaboration innovation

Mood

enthusiastic professional

Type

industry creative

When to use this quote

  • TV development
  • team brainstorming
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

storytelling pitch dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much change is too much?
  • What balance keeps core intact?
A Different Perspective

Too much deviation can alienate stakeholders.

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