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One fascinating aspect of today’s media landscape is that many creators and executive producers enjoy using Twitter to engage with their audiences, share behind-the-scenes information about their shows, chat about politics, and otherwise communicate about what matters to them. So, each week, we’ll compile some of our favorite exchanges representing the wide variety of discourse seen on social media.
This week: A behind-the-scenes look at the “Magicians” writers’ room, music recommendations from Nelson George and David Simon, and thoughts, prayers and suggestions for the writing staff of “Saturday Night Live.”
The creator of “Dear White People” has clearly heard the question “Why isn’t there a ‘Dear Black People’?” a few times. This is his answer.
https://twitter.com/JSim07/status/861655106873434113
Oh, and while we’re at it — here’s hoping for a future crossover…
https://twitter.com/JSim07/status/862435822829584384
You are remembered, at least by “Americans” showrunner Joel Fields.
Feeling nostalgic about Martha? Here’s her board in The FBI Vault. :-) #TheAmericans pic.twitter.com/0qe4nnx0ml
— Joel Fields (@joel_fields) May 8, 2017
“Timeless” co-creator Eric Kripke’s show was canceled this week, and he made sure to retweet one fan’s disappointment in that fact.
WTF?! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO KEEP A GOOD SHOW ON TV?! @NBCTimeless was an excellent show!!! Y'all making a huge mistake!!!
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) May 11, 2017
Bryan Fuller‘s response to this…
. @themeatispeople made a very good observation that all the world started going to hell AFTER #hannibal was cancelled. Conclusion…
— Rotem Rusak (@Moondancer1626) May 11, 2017
…was very simple.
#TRUTH https://t.co/gc5mzFr70G
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) May 11, 2017
Showrunner Nelson George has another recommendation (which comes with a side order of FACTS).
https://twitter.com/nelsongeorge/status/862619370585038848
Fun fact: The creator of “The Wire” is a fan of Nas.
PSA for a Friday: Nas is a national fucking treasure:https://t.co/VeNxS3d7DR
— David Simon (@AoDespair) May 12, 2017
Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg went on a real journey of discovery this week.
This may be a stupid question, but is keeping batteries in the freezer a Jewish thing? Do non-Jews do this?
— Raphael Bob-Waksberg (@RaphaelBW) May 11, 2017
CONCLUSION: This is NOT a Jewish thing! Thanks, everyone!
— Raphael Bob-Waksberg (@RaphaelBW) May 11, 2017
Or… Do we? Only “The Magicians” showrunner Sera Gamble knows for sure.
Something we should all be paying attention to, as John Rogers (“Leverage,” “The Librarians”) points out below.
NBC has passed on every drama and comedy pilot that was produced by an outside studio https://t.co/TRgg2YwTCh #VerticalIntegration
— Lesley Goldberg (@Snoodit) May 9, 2017
This fucking matters, people. The business is fundamentally changed. https://t.co/eQ1zcb0Icy
— John Rogers (@jonrog1) May 9, 2017
“iZombie” co-creator Rob Thomas has a casting suggestion for the erstwhile late night program:
Please, @nbcsnl, can we get Holly Hunter to play @SarahHuckabee?
— Rob Thomas (@RobThomas) May 12, 2017
While “The Big Bang Theory” executive producer Bill Prady is full of empathy for the show’s writing staff.
Let’s hold a good thought in our hearts for the writers at @nbcsnl who are struggling to keep up right now.
— Bill Prady ⚛️ (@billprady) May 12, 2017
And finally, the executive producer of “Queen Sugar” has something to say to those working below the line in production.
To the hardworking crews and industry staffers just trying to do your jobs, know you're respected + many of our doors are open. #nodoorbell pic.twitter.com/JHdxjBVvEu
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) May 11, 2017
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