Working: What an Executive Producer for Film and TV Actually Does
b'NOTE: This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.\\n\\nThis week, host Isaac Butler talks to Marian Macgowan, a long-time film and TV producer who recently oversaw production on the Hulu series The Great. In the interview, Marian describes the many varieties of executive producer, from the ones who do a lot of creative work to the ones who \\u201cjust sit there in the credits.\\u201d She also talks about her experience working on The Great, which Isaac calls \\u201cthe best show on television.\\u201d\\n\\nAfter the interview, Isaac and co-host June Thomas discuss the best ways to provide feedback to collaborators.\\xa0\\n\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Marian talks about The Great\\u2019s elaborate set designs.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\n\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'