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Audience Quote by Mitchell Hurwitz

“At the time, I used to say, "We should market this like Everybody Loves Raymond. It's just a guy dealing with his family." Instead, it was irresistible to show all these funny people. So, I actually think this could be more inviting to a new audience because they can just watch one character, find…” quote by Mitchell Hurwitz
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“At the time, I used to say, "We should market this like Everybody Loves Raymond. It's just a guy dealing with his family." Instead, it was irresistible to show all these funny people. So, I actually think this could be more inviting to a new audience because they can just watch one character, find out what's going on in his life, and then meet another character and find out what's going on in her life, and then see how it intersects the other one.”

Mitchell Hurwitz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Pitch Meeting, 2020

Marketing should focus on relatable family dynamics to attract new viewers.

In simple terms: Use familiar family stories to draw audience.

Key Takeaway

Highlight everyday family life in promotions.

Themes

marketing family dynamics audience engagement

Mood

strategic analytical

Type

marketing insightful

When to use this quote

  • TV show pitches
  • advertising campaigns
  • family sitcoms

Key Concepts

relatability storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can family themes appeal to diverse audiences?
  • How to balance novelty with familiarity?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on familiarity can limit originality.

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