I was there, and your recounting of the genesis of this episode is not accurate. It's like playing the old game "telephone," where you pass a whispered phrase down a line of people and hear how differently it comes out the end. There was definitely beneficial collaboration, but not as described. I'd be happy to set the record straight, although there are plenty of interviews dating back to closer to the episode's origin that would do so for you. - Morgan Gendel
Thanks for dropping by Morgan! I am interested in what happened, but on the other hand this piece has already run. I would be glad to append an addendum at the end to put the record straight, but on the other hand your comment already does that in broadstrokes.
One of the issues I'm acutely aware of when I write these WAMs is that I have only partial information, and also only a limited time for research (since they come out every week). I know I have made mistakes, and for this I can only apologise to everyone involved.
So please accept my apologies for any misrepresentation, and if you want me to attach an addendum just let me know.
I was there, and your recounting of the genesis of this episode is not accurate. It's like playing the old game "telephone," where you pass a whispered phrase down a line of people and hear how differently it comes out the end. There was definitely beneficial collaboration, but not as described. I'd be happy to set the record straight, although there are plenty of interviews dating back to closer to the episode's origin that would do so for you. - Morgan Gendel
Thanks for dropping by Morgan! I am interested in what happened, but on the other hand this piece has already run. I would be glad to append an addendum at the end to put the record straight, but on the other hand your comment already does that in broadstrokes.
One of the issues I'm acutely aware of when I write these WAMs is that I have only partial information, and also only a limited time for research (since they come out every week). I know I have made mistakes, and for this I can only apologise to everyone involved.
So please accept my apologies for any misrepresentation, and if you want me to attach an addendum just let me know.
Chris.