61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room

The transcript discusses the portrayal of characters in TV shows like 'Weeds' and 'Breaking Bad', who engage in illegal activities to support their families. It explores whether these actions reflect economic conditions. The speaker reflects on how characters' career choices are influenced by their skills and circumstances, using chemistry and mathematics as examples. The transcript concludes with a discussion on the sophistication and demand for deeply rooted characters in modern television, suggesting we are in a new golden age of TV.

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