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Review of Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) by David C — 10 Jun 2015

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Filled with tidbits and tales of the behind the scenes of some of the best TV shows of the past decade, but missing that heart and soul that would elevate it to more than the fluff piece it basically is.

This review of Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) was written by David C on 10 Jun 2015.

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