Comedy Quote by Garry Marshall
“My partner after Fred Freeman was Jerry Belson. And Jerry Belson, after I was doing so well writing situation comedy, said, this is not good enough. We got to create our own shows. I said, but we're very happy doing this. No, no, no, you got to get your own show. So he made me - and he and I created our own shows. And we actually - everything we created failed. "Hey, Landlord" was our first show - 99th in the ratings. But imagine this - it's a great reflection on the years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing TV production, 1990s
Creative control requires producing one's own shows, even if early attempts fail, to achieve artistic fulfillment.
In simple terms: Make your own show despite setbacks.
Key Takeaway
Take charge of your creative path.
Themes
creativity
entrepreneurship
failure
perseverance
Mood
motivational
realistic
Type
inspirational
career
When to use this quote
- pilot development
- network pitching
- showrunning
- career pivots
Key Concepts
media production
career development
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are you willing to take for creative freedom?
- How do you handle repeated failures?
A Different Perspective
Success isn’t guaranteed; financial risk is high.
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