Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos and The Wire to Ma d Men and Breaking Bad Cover
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Difficult Men Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos and The Wire to Ma d Men and Breaking Bad

Brett Martin

A riveting and revealing look at the shows that helped cable television drama emerge as the signature art form of the twenty-first century. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common d...

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This American Life

In the episode, the host noted that Brett Martin authored a book that explores the rise of prestige television, citing his background as a GQ correspondent. The mention served to provide context about the creative revolution behind shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, without offering a direct recommendation. The discussion was brief and informational.

Episode: 553: Stuck in the Middle

The transcript noted that Brett Martin had written the book Difficult Men, Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution about prestige television.

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Brett Martin is a correspondent for GQ and the author of a book about prestige television, Difficult Men, Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution.

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