Encore: Rejecting the Sopranos (reimagined by our Chief Sound Engineer Geoff)
About this episode
This episode revisits the story of how The Sopranos was rejected by major networks before becoming a television landmark.
A special encore put together by our chief sound engineer Geoff Devine. Featuring an intro from Geoff and a favourite episode, reworked and revisited. The Sopranos is widely considered the greatest television show of all time. Just ask TV Guide, The Writer’s Guild of America and Rolling Stone. But before revolutionizing the one-hour drama and ushering in what’s become known as the second Golden Age of Television, the idea for The Sopranos was rejected. By every major network. At nearly 50 years old, the show’s creator David Chase nearly shelved his script – then his manager got an idea. Ask us Anything: Email us: hello@apostrophepodcasts.ca Write to us on socials: @apostrophepod Leave us a voicemail We don’t regret to inform you – you can now listen ad-free! Plus bonus episodes, chats with Sidney, Terry, Allison & more. Subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Geoff Devine
Topics covered
- television history
- rejection
- The Sopranos
- script development
- cultural impact
- Golden Age of Television
Keywords
- The Sopranos
- David Chase
- rejection
- television
- script
- cultural impact
- Golden Age
- Geoff Devine
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TV Guide, The Writer’s Guild of America, Rolling Stone
Books & works: The Sopranos
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