Adaptation Quote by Debra Messing
![“It [going from mini-series to series] was never even discussed because it [The Starter Wife] was, you know, an adaptation of a novel. And we - the mini-series encompassed the whole novel. And so it was always going to be a finite sort of event. And then I imagine when people started to really…” quote by Debra Messing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c8/debra-messing-8824_adaptation_it-going-from-mini-series-to-series-was_1818201.jpg)
“It [going from mini-series to series] was never even discussed because it [The Starter Wife] was, you know, an adaptation of a novel. And we - the mini-series encompassed the whole novel. And so it was always going to be a finite sort of event. And then I imagine when people started to really respond to the show and then we got ten Emmy nominations, USA sort of said, "Oh, I think maybe we have something here."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, Debra Messing discussing The Starter Wife, 2007
The series was intended as a limited adaptation, but success led to extension.
In simple terms: Initial plans changed due to audience demand.
Key Takeaway
Adapt plans to audience response.
Themes
media adaptation
audience influence
TV production
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
industry
creative
When to use this quote
- TV network decisions
- showrunner planning
- fan engagement
- award nominations
- production budgeting
Key Concepts
creative flexibility
market demand
story continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- Should creators stay true to original scope?
- When is it right to expand a story?
A Different Perspective
Extending a story can dilute original intent.
![“And so out of the blue the call did come and said, you know, "Would you be - would you consider turning this [The Starter Wife] now into a series?" And so obviously that was a shock. And all the conversations began. And, you know, and now we're here. Now we're finishing up our last episode right…” quote by Debra Messing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/651/debra-messing-8824_blue_and-so-out-of-the-blue-the-call-did-come_2836763.jpg)
![“We did want it ["Mary and Jane"] to feel a little different and have some surreal weird touches, which we try to do every episode. That is what we took advantage of.” quote by Harry Elfont](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/891/harry-elfont-28944_advantage_we-did-want-it-mary-and-jane-to-feel-a-l_1425104.jpg)
