Believe Quote by Kevin Reilly
“'Glee' is produced with three people and written by three people. In my mind, I don't believe there's any other show on television that was written by three people. The fact is there are shows that have 14, 15, or 16 people writing them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2012
The quote highlights the rarity of a TV show being written by exactly three writers, contrasting it with larger writing teams.
In simple terms: Shows usually have many writers; three is unusual.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value of small, focused creative teams.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
television production
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
observational
industry insight
When to use this quote
- TV pilot development
- showrunner meetings
- script revisions
- pitch sessions
Key Concepts
writing dynamics
team size
creative control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a small writing team affect a show's consistency?
- What are the trade‑offs between many writers and few?
A Different Perspective
Larger teams may bring diverse ideas but can dilute vision.
