From early Westerns and variety shows, to current reality and streaming programs, our interviewees have worked in a plethora of different genres.

Browse the genres of shows discussed by our interviewees below.

Drama Series

Sharon Bialy on casting The Handmaid's Tale

07:58
Reality TV

Judith Sheindlin on watching The People's Court and knowing she could do better, by using humor

01:00
News and Documentary

Jorge Ramos and Maria Elena Salinas on what they've learned about television journalism

20:18
Comedy Series

Ron Howard on how the tone of The Andy Griffith Show was set by Andy Griffith and his approach to comedy

02:59
Medical Dramas

Thomas Carter on directing St. Elsewhere

14:24
Animation

Yeardley Smith on her voice, auditioning for "Lisa Simpson," and why she doesn't do other characters on The Simpsons

03:07
Game Shows

Whoopi Goldberg on rebooting The Hollywood Squares as producer and being "Center Square", and on memorable moments from the show and how the show was run

05:52
Late Night

Leo Yoshimura on production designing for Saturday Night Live

42:03
Legal Dramas

S. Epatha Merkerson on getting an audition for Law & Order

01:50

All Genres