Lynne Thoman

And after 11 years on SVU, he next worked on Under the Dome with Steven Spielberg. Following Under the Dome, he worked on Designated Survivor with Kiefer Sutherland. So he spent over 20 years on four hit series, ER, Law & Order SVU, Under the Dome, and Designated Survivor. That's extraordinary, given that most shows don't last beyond a single season or two seasons.

And after 11 years on SVU, he next worked on Under the Dome with Steven Spielberg. Following Under the Dome, he worked on Designated Survivor with Kiefer Sutherland. So he spent over 20 years on four hit series, ER, Law & Order SVU, Under the Dome, and Designated Survivor. That's extraordinary, given that most shows don't last beyond a single season or two seasons.

Neil has also worked with many great actors such as Kiefer Sutherland, George Clooney, Sally Fields, and Alan Alda. He's also worked with legendary directors like Steven Spielberg. And now he's working on a couple of Netflix series. I can't wait to see them when they come out.

Neil has also worked with many great actors such as Kiefer Sutherland, George Clooney, Sally Fields, and Alan Alda. He's also worked with legendary directors like Steven Spielberg. And now he's working on a couple of Netflix series. I can't wait to see them when they come out.

I'm excited to find out from Neil what great storytelling is and how a great film, series, or episode can help us see the world in new ways. Welcome, Neil, and thanks so much for joining Three Takeaways today.

I'm excited to find out from Neil what great storytelling is and how a great film, series, or episode can help us see the world in new ways. Welcome, Neil, and thanks so much for joining Three Takeaways today.

And what makes one of those outstanding movies or shows? What is it that makes them so powerful?

And what makes one of those outstanding movies or shows? What is it that makes them so powerful?

And how do you make that compelling? How do you make a story compelling?

And how do you make that compelling? How do you make a story compelling?

Neil, how do you bring stories to life and make them emotionally compelling for people? I mean, your stories have ranged from ER to designated survivor with Kiefer Sutherland as the president. How do you make your stories emotionally compelling?

Neil, how do you bring stories to life and make them emotionally compelling for people? I mean, your stories have ranged from ER to designated survivor with Kiefer Sutherland as the president. How do you make your stories emotionally compelling?

Not easy. Neal, let's talk more about plot lines. How do you think about plot lines? What are the elements of plot lines that keep your audience engaged and anticipating what will happen?

Not easy. Neal, let's talk more about plot lines. How do you think about plot lines? What are the elements of plot lines that keep your audience engaged and anticipating what will happen?

Fascinating. How do you think that movies and series have changed people's perspectives on cultural and social issues? And can you give some examples?

Fascinating. How do you think that movies and series have changed people's perspectives on cultural and social issues? And can you give some examples?

Neil, what are the three takeaways you'd like to leave the audience with today?

Neil, what are the three takeaways you'd like to leave the audience with today?

Thank you, Neil. Thank you for your time today. And thank you for your wonderful series.

Thank you, Neil. Thank you for your time today. And thank you for your wonderful series.