Anthologies Quote by Aaron Spelling
“I'll tell you what I miss most. What I would love to do, more than anything, is just anthologies. With an anthology you can tell any story and be in every division of television. We don't have any anthologies anymore, do we?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Producer Interview, 1990s
Missing the flexibility of anthology series that allow varied storytelling across episodes.
In simple terms: I miss anthology TV format.
Key Takeaway
Explore anthology formats again.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
television
variety
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
industry
creative
When to use this quote
- TV network programming
- streaming platforms
- creative pitches
Key Concepts
anthology structure
genre blending
Questions to Reflect On
- Can modern platforms sustain anthologies?
- What stories fit best in anthology form?
A Different Perspective
Anthologies may struggle financially in a market favoring serialized hits.
