Any Quote by Donald Faison
“When you're on, like, NBC, or - I don't want to call out any names. But when you're on bigger networks, they just want to find something that sticks and aren't really necessarily trying to develop anything. On TV Land, they've developed 'The Exes.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion about TV industry, 2022
Network priorities often favor quick, catchy concepts over deep development, limiting creative growth.
In simple terms: TV networks prefer easy hits over deep shows.
Key Takeaway
Push for deeper storytelling.
Themes
media
creativity
industry
business
development
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
industry
commentary
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- show pitching
- network meetings
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
network strategy
content creation
creative risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators influence network decisions?
- What balances profit and artistic depth?
A Different Perspective
Large networks may lack resources for long‑term projects.
