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The Trailblazing Journey of Norma Safford Vela
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Norma Safford Vela, a trailblazing television writer and showrunner, joins the conversation to share her inspiring journey in the entertainment industry. From breaking into Hollywood as a woman when the field was dominated by men to working on iconic shows like St. Elsewhere, Roseanne, Designing Women, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Norma recounts the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Her stories offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the evolution of TV writing during some of its most pivotal moments. Norma also discusses her personal growth, the significance of staying true to oneself in writing, and the importance of creating diverse and inclusive content. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of television and the inspiring journey of a woman who helped shape it.
Show Highlights:
- Breaking Barriers: Norma shares her unique path to becoming a television writer, starting out in a male-dominated industry and overcoming significant challenges to establish her career.
- Iconic Shows: Insights into Norma's work on some of the most beloved TV shows, including St. Elsewhere, Roseanne, Designing Women, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
- Creative Process: Norma discusses the collaborative and often challenging process of writing and producing for television, including memorable moments from the writers' room.
- Diversity and Inclusion: The importance of casting and writing with authenticity and diversity, particularly in shows like Davis Rules and George, where Norma emphasized accurate representation.
- Mentorship and Legacy: Norma reflects on her role in mentoring young writers and her impact on the industry, including inspiring future creators like Joss Whedon and Doug Ellin.
- Personal Growth: How Norma balanced her demanding career with personal life challenges, including the transition to her current focus on art and family life in rural Maine.
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You're going to love my conversation with Norma Safford Vela
Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):
- Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
- The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
- Podcast website
- Podcast on Instagram
- Join my mailing list
- Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!)
- Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show
Ways to support the show:
- Buy me a coffee (support the show)
- TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
- Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
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Manage episode 433722927 series 2948631
Norma Safford Vela, a trailblazing television writer and showrunner, joins the conversation to share her inspiring journey in the entertainment industry. From breaking into Hollywood as a woman when the field was dominated by men to working on iconic shows like St. Elsewhere, Roseanne, Designing Women, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Norma recounts the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Her stories offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the evolution of TV writing during some of its most pivotal moments. Norma also discusses her personal growth, the significance of staying true to oneself in writing, and the importance of creating diverse and inclusive content. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of television and the inspiring journey of a woman who helped shape it.
Show Highlights:
- Breaking Barriers: Norma shares her unique path to becoming a television writer, starting out in a male-dominated industry and overcoming significant challenges to establish her career.
- Iconic Shows: Insights into Norma's work on some of the most beloved TV shows, including St. Elsewhere, Roseanne, Designing Women, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
- Creative Process: Norma discusses the collaborative and often challenging process of writing and producing for television, including memorable moments from the writers' room.
- Diversity and Inclusion: The importance of casting and writing with authenticity and diversity, particularly in shows like Davis Rules and George, where Norma emphasized accurate representation.
- Mentorship and Legacy: Norma reflects on her role in mentoring young writers and her impact on the industry, including inspiring future creators like Joss Whedon and Doug Ellin.
- Personal Growth: How Norma balanced her demanding career with personal life challenges, including the transition to her current focus on art and family life in rural Maine.
-
You're going to love my conversation with Norma Safford Vela
Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):
- Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
- The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
- Podcast website
- Podcast on Instagram
- Join my mailing list
- Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!)
- Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show
Ways to support the show:
- Buy me a coffee (support the show)
- TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
- Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
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