Acting Quote by Simon Helberg
![“I wanted to move on. I wanted to do acting. The next thing I did after [MADtv] was a good hybrid of that. I did this show with Bob Odenkirk and Derek Waters (creator of Comedy Central's "Drunk History") and it was a little homegrown thing that we shot and then we sold it to HBO. We made a pilot…” quote by Simon Helberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/604/simon-helberg-6849_acting_i-wanted-to-move-on-i-wanted-to-do-actin_3216749.jpg)
“I wanted to move on. I wanted to do acting. The next thing I did after [MADtv] was a good hybrid of that. I did this show with Bob Odenkirk and Derek Waters (creator of Comedy Central's "Drunk History") and it was a little homegrown thing that we shot and then we sold it to HBO. We made a pilot and HBO didn't pick it up, but then we made all these webisodes. This was before streaming stuff online made any sense. (The episodes are available on YouTube). Nobody even knew how to watch things on the internet.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Simon Helberg, 2015
He describes early attempts at creating original content before streaming was mainstream, highlighting improvisation and persistence.
In simple terms: He tried making shows and webisodes before online streaming existed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimental projects despite uncertain platforms.
Themes
creativity
perseverance
media
innovation
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- indie production
- online distribution
- pilot pitching
- web series development
Key Concepts
digital media
content creation
pilot development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators test ideas without established distribution?
- What risks are worth taking in early-stage media?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on timing and platform adoption.
