The Cable Show 2010 - Go Beyond

Original Appeal: The Power, Promise & People of Original Cable Programming

Session 11
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Room 408A

Top network development executives discuss the breakthrough appeal of cable original series…and why cable is the leading outlet for television creativity. Discovery points:

  • Tracing cable’s evolution from new-kid-on-the-block to primary conduit for hit series
  • How networks evaluate pitches and determine what has “hit” potential
  • What’s next in prime-time drama, comedic and series development for cable networks?

Speakers

Moderator: Meg James (L.A. Times)
Speakers: Frances Berwick (NBC Universal), Ed Carroll (Rainbow Media Holdings LLC), Nancy Dubuc (A&E Television Networks), Nick Grad (FX Networks), Michael Wright (Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.)