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“It's not that writing staffs don't change at all, but they don't change very much. Directors are freelancers. There are directors who do five or 10 episodes of a show every year for years, but most directors are freelance, they come and go.”

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John Landgraf, born on May 20, 1962, is an accomplished television producer with extensive experience in the industry. He has made a significant impact as an executive producer on several popular television series. more

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