Firsts Quote by Edward Allen Bernero
“You get notes from two studios and a network instead of a studio and a network. Although we early on forced them all to do their notes together. I make them all talk to each other first. Because we went through the pains of getting notes from ABC and at the time it was Touchstone, that were opposite - and then CBS notes that were opposite again. So it was, you guys are going to have to work it out as to what is the most important note.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television Production Discussion, 2010
Balancing feedback from multiple studios and networks requires early collaboration to prioritize notes effectively.
In simple terms: Multiple studios give conflicting notes; early joint discussion helps decide priorities.
Key Takeaway
Facilitate early joint meetings to align feedback.
Themes
collaboration
communication
prioritization
production
decisionmaking
Mood
pragmatic
focused
Type
advisory
process
When to use this quote
- TV series development
- script revisions
- network negotiations
- studio coordination
Key Concepts
feedback loops
stakeholder management
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams ensure all voices are heard early?
- What criteria should guide note prioritization?
A Different Perspective
If early collaboration is missed, conflicts can stall production.
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