While the pilot episode is in the first stages of post-production, I thought it’d be nice to interview a few more cast and crew members so everyone can learn a little more about them.
Ishu and I have had the pleasure of working with Lisa Denny on several projects, including at least one other television pilot. She has a strong background in production as well as a ton of on-set professionalism. I sat down with our Associate Producer to learn her take on TV.
What was one of your favorite TV shows growing up?
I definitely watched a lot of TV growing up and was a big fan of most of the family sitcoms that seemed to be so popular at the time. I guess my favorites were Full House (I hate to admit it, but I definitely never missed an episode), Roseanne, and The Cosby Show.
Lisa on the first shoot day for YA
What’s one of your favorite TV shows now?
I love The Office and really the entire Thursday night lineup. I also recently got into LOST and a show new this year called Flashforward.
Do you have any ‘guilty pleasure’ shows that you watch?
Oh definitely; way too many to list. I get sucked into a lot of the reality TV shows around. Shows like Amazing Race and Top Chef. I know it’s not quality TV or anything but you have to appreciate it for what it is…which is extremely addictive.
Lisa on the final shoot day
What do you think makes a great TV show stand out from the others?
I think the general plot should have a unique angle to make it stand out. Another key to success is good writing because that’s where a lot of the new shows I watch lose me. I’m intrigued by the plot but once I hear a lot of bad dialogue I’ll turn it off pretty quickly.
Have you ever been compared to any actor or character on TV?
I can’t think of any character I’ve been compared to but I remember really wanting to be Angela on My So Called Life. I tried dying my hair the same color she did…that didn’t work out so well for me though!
I can sorta-kinda see it!