Steven Bochco: The Man Who Changed Television
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Overview
From “Hill Street Blues” and “L.A. Law” to “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and “NYPD Blue,” acclaimed Emmy-winning writer and producer Steven Bochco helped reinvent the modern TV drama and revolutionized the industry. Now, in a talk based on his book “Truth Is a Total Defense,” Bochco looks back on five decades of television—sharing candid stories about writers, actors, network battles, creative risks and the business of producing hit shows. With humor and hard-earned perspective, he also reflects on the personal challenges that shaped his approach to work, collaboration and a remarkable life in television.