Oral History Interview: John Wells, Part 1

Conducted in partnership with the Archive of American Television, this interview with award-winning television writer John Wells recounts his decades working as a writer and producer on such acclaimed series' as CHINA BEACH, ER, THE WEST WING, and SHAMELESS and more. He also discusses his two terms as President of the Writers Guild of America. Filmed on December 11, 2015. Part 1 of 3.

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Youre a constant reminder that people can be good.

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Great interview…ruined by CONSTANT ADS :(

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Wells says otherwise, but my understanding is that Woody Harrelson was the first choice to play Frank Gallagher but WH said no because he didn't want to commit himself to a series.

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filmed at writers guild foundation or ...?

[@jayceewriter7826]

Stiff. Stale. Interviewer is unqualified and horrible. Omg, Mr Wells of all people deserved a decent interviewer. Horrible

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John's an AWESOME guy.