Air Quote by Scott Raab
“For each show, we do maybe 15 versions before it goes on air. So I know every show microscopically.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
The creator explains that many iterations of a show are produced before airing, allowing detailed knowledge of each episode.
In simple terms: Extensive pre‑production leads to deep familiarity with the final product.
Key Takeaway
Invest time in multiple drafts to ensure quality.
Themes
production
television
iteration
detail
process
Mood
pragmatic
insightful
critical
Type
process-oriented
creative
When to use this quote
- Developing TV scripts
- film editing
- product design
- software testing
Key Concepts
Creative process
quality control
media production
Questions to Reflect On
- How many iterations are optimal for quality?
- What balance exists between perfection and efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Too many versions can cause delays and increased costs.
![“There's a video that's been floating around on YouTube where [Baz Luhrmann says], "We were looking for a guy that sounded like a young Stevie Wonder but much more we got a guy that sounded like a younger version of Aretha Franklin. His name's Quindon Tarver." I was just like, "Wow, to be compared…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f54/quindon-tarver-26055_floating_there-s-a-video-that-s-been-floating-aro_34916.jpg)
![“The fall [of your soul] from perfection into duality...was naturally followed by the discovery of the duality of good and evil...This is the Biblical version of a myth known to many lands.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ff/joseph-campbell-300_biblical_the-fall-of-your-soul-from-perfection-in_22526.jpg)
![“I said [to my mom], "I want to go to the parachute regiment." She said, "Whew, that's tough. But okay, I understand."” quote by Scott Raab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/418/scott-raab-19060_mom_i-said-to-my-mom-i-want-to-go-to-the-par_142402.jpg)
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)