Consider This from NPR David Simon, Creator Of The Wire, On AI, Television and the WGA Strike
May 22, 2023
David Simon, the creator of acclaimed TV shows like "The Wire," joins the conversation to discuss the Hollywood writers' strike and its parallels to the past. He reflects on how these strikes reshape storytelling and character development in television, even linking a pivotal moment for Jesse Pinkman to the 2007 events. Simon emphasizes the fight for writers' rights amid corporate greed and the challenges posed by AI in screenwriting, advocating for fair compensation and the preservation of creative originality.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Mentorship and Early Career Experience
- David Simon benefited from mentorship and hands-on experience early in his career, working on the show Homicide.
- This allowed him to learn various aspects of television production, from writing to editing.
Greed Drives Changes in Writers' Rooms
- The change in writers' room practices is driven by greed, not necessity.
- Studios prioritize cost-cutting over the collaborative creative process.
Mini Rooms and Writer Employment
- The use of 'mini rooms' limits writers' employment and creative input.
- Simon contrasts this with his 30 weeks of employment on Homicide, which allowed for a sustainable career.
