"HBO wanted to change their business model. They wanted to do original programming, and the script for The Sopranos had been turned down by every network in the States."
"Chase calculates that HBO only offered him two notes throughout the duration of The Sopranos. The first was about the show's title (he ignored it) and the second was about an episode in season one entitled College."
David Chase's The Sopranos was pivotal in establishing HBO as a powerhouse in original programming. Initially, HBO was known for sports and standup comedy. Chase faced numerous rejections before HBO embraced his script. His previous experiences in network television left him disillusioned, and he found creative freedom with HBO. The Sopranos received minimal notes from HBO, allowing Chase to craft a groundbreaking series that changed the landscape of television. Chase's ambivalence towards TV shifted as he recognized the impact of his work on the industry.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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