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Former Is executive producer John Wells Opened for battling with network executives over some of the hard story lines of the medical drama.
“I appreciate not dealing with standards and customs on a daily basis,” he admitted Wells, 69, Hollywood reporter In an interview published on Thursday, August 7. “It is based on fear and does not respect the intelligence and sophistication of the audience.”
The award -winning NBC Medical Drama Peabody gained a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what could be shown on Prime Time TV in the 1990s. Memorial chapters dealt with sensitive topics such as sexual harassment and abortion, as well as traumatic medical complications during pregnancy. (Is Broadcast for 15 seasons between September 1994 and April 2009.)
However, Wells has now revealed that some of its toughest battles with network sensors have turned around showing interracial relationships Is. (Networks employ sensors, known as industry standards and practices, to determine what content may trigger viewers’ complaints or breach of FCC broadcasting.)
“I had huge discussions during the Is Days about racist story lines. ‘Could this black character really kiss this white character?’ ”He remembered.“ This was (was) in 1998! I was like, ‘guys, for what do we even talk?’ “
The producer remembers another fight with NBC brass over the story line of season 3 Gloria ReubenCharacter, Jeanie Boulet, proved to be positive for HIV.
“There were real conversations where they said, ‘So, is she going to survive? Should she survive?’ It’s HIV. “But there were many, many people in the world already dealing with it. And to suggest that anyone who is infected is dying, that’s not the message we wanted to move all over the world.”
Members of Alex Kingston’s Cast, Eriq La Salle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben, Noah Wyle, Bottom, Laura Innes, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies and Maria Bello.
By the kindness of NBC/Courtesy Everett CollectionAfter leaving IsWells went on to produce West wing and RudeBefore reuniting with Is star Noah wyle On HBO Max’s medical drama The pitt. The gripping series revolves around the Emergency Room crew at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center as they face severe medical cases at the center of staff shortages, budget cuts and lack of resources.
Despite his tremendous success, the award-winning six-time producer admitted to him Hollywood reporter he still has to deal with active notes on The pitt.
“I want to disagree anyone from thinking that having success makes the job itself changing significantly,” he insisted. “It gives you more credibility in responding to notes, but it does not change the amount coming in.”
Still, The pitt Been very popular for HBO Max, having received 13 Emmy nominations for its first term. Officially renovated the Streamer The pitt In February 2025, with the second term expected to appear for the first time in January 2026.
“We are excited and love the audience’s response for our first season of The pitt and they cannot be more appreciative of our partners on Max and Warner Bros TV. for all their amazing support throughout our first season, ”Wells say in a statement.
The pitt also have received public support formerly Is a cast member George Clooneywho defeated his former Wyle, 54, with praise during the appearance of June 2025 onwards Late night with Seth Meyers.
“I have to say, we’ve been very dear friends ever since (Is) – Since we piloted the show, ”Clooney, 64, mentioned. I can’t be happier about his success on the show. The show is just a beautiful show, and does a great job with it.”
The pitt Available for streaming now via HBO Max.
