1989 Emmy Awards Backstage

Michael Mannheim discusses the Emmy-winning project 'Roe vs. Wade', highlighting its commercial nature, the significance of its success, and the collaborative effort involved. He praises Allison's talent in script development and addresses the project's complex issues in a fair context. Mannheim also acknowledges NBC's support despite advertiser challenges and reflects on the project's social awareness and Emmy win.

Who is Michael Mannheim in relation to the Roe vs. Wade project?

• The main sponsor

• The director

• The lead actor

• The Executive Producer and writer

What does Michael Mannheim say about the script's development?

• It was completed in a single draft

• It was not well-received by the team

• It was challenging to shoot

• It was easy to shoot and addressed complex issues

How does the project address complex issues according to Michael Mannheim?

• By simplifying them

• By ignoring them

• By putting them in a fair historical, political, social, and legal context

• By focusing only on the legal aspects

What message does the success of Roe vs. Wade convey to advertisers?

• To prioritize profit over quality

• To focus on low-budget projects

• To believe in good products and support them

• To avoid controversial topics

What was NBC's role in the success of Roe vs. Wade?

• They withdrew their support

• They provided financial backing only

• They supported the project despite advertiser concerns

• They were unaware of the project's content