Amy Sherman-Palladino facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amy Sherman-Palladino
Sherman-Palladino at the ATX TV Festival 2015 for the TV show Bunheads
Born	Amy Sherman (1966-01-17) January 17, 1966 (age 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Screenwriter, director, executive producer
Years active	1990–present
Notable work	Gilmore Girls Bunheads The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Style	Comedy drama, screwball comedy film
Board member of	Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions
Spouse(s)	Daniel Palladino

Amy Sherman-Palladino (born January 17, 1966) is a talented American television writer, director, and producer. She is famous for creating popular TV shows like Gilmore Girls, Bunheads, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Amy Sherman-Palladino has won many awards for her work. She has received 6 Primetime Emmy Awards, which are big awards for TV shows. These include awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Writing, all for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She made history by being the first woman to win Emmy awards for both comedy writing and directing. In 2019, she also received a special award from the Producers Guild of America.

She started her own company called Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions. Amy is known for her unique style of writing. Her shows often have very fast-paced conversations, full of fun references to pop culture. She also likes to film scenes using a "master shot" style, where the camera stays in one place for a long time.

Early Life and Dance Dreams

Amy Sherman was born in Los Angeles, California. Her dad was a comedian named Don Sherman, and her mom was a dancer named Maybin Hewes. Amy's dad was Jewish, and her mom was a Southern Baptist. Amy said she was raised "as Jewish. Sort of."

From the age of four, Amy trained in classical ballet. She also learned other types of dance as a teenager. She was a serious dancer and even got a chance to be in the famous musical Cats.

But then, she also had a chance to become a writer for the TV show Roseanne. When she and her writing partner were asked to join the show, Amy decided to stop dancing and start writing for television. Her mom wasn't too happy about this at first!

Amy's TV Career Journey

Amy Sherman-Palladino started as a writer on the TV show Roseanne in 1990. She wrote many episodes, including one that was nominated for an Emmy award.

After working on Roseanne for several years, she moved on to other projects. These included sitcoms like Love and Marriage and Over the Top. She also wrote scripts for the show Veronica's Closet.

Creating Gilmore Girls

Amy Sherman-Palladino is most famous for creating Gilmore Girls. This popular TV show aired from 2000 to 2007. It was about a mother and daughter who were more like best friends.

When she pitched the idea for Gilmore Girls, Amy said it was a last-minute idea. She told the TV executives, "It's a show about a mother and daughter, but they're more like best friends." They loved the idea right away!

Amy and her husband, Daniel Palladino, were the main creative team behind Gilmore Girls. They wrote and directed many episodes. They were also the "showrunners," which means they were in charge of everything for six years.

Leaving Gilmore Girls

In 2006, Amy and Daniel Palladino decided to leave Gilmore Girls. They couldn't agree with the TV network on their contracts. They said they were working too much and needed more writers to help.

Even though they left, the show continued for one more season. The network ended up hiring more writers and producers, just like Amy and Daniel had asked for.

Other Shows: The Return of Jezebel James and Bunheads

After Gilmore Girls, Amy created a new comedy show for Fox called The Return of Jezebel James. It was about two sisters who reconnected when one agreed to carry the other's baby. The show started in March 2008 but was canceled after only three episodes.

Later, Amy created another show called Bunheads. It premiered in June 2012 on ABC Family. The show starred Sutton Foster as a Las Vegas showgirl who ends up working at her new mother-in-law's dance studio. Kelly Bishop, who played Emily Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, also starred in Bunheads. The show ran for one season.

Gilmore Girls Returns!

In October 2015, fans were excited to hear that Gilmore Girls would return! Netflix made a deal to bring back the show for a limited series. Amy Sherman-Palladino was in charge of these new episodes, which were called Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

The revival had four 90-minute episodes, each named after a season. All four episodes became available on November 25, 2016.

The Marvelous Success of Mrs. Maisel

In 2016, Amazon ordered a pilot episode from Amy Sherman-Palladino for a new show called The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. This show is about a housewife in the 1950s who decides to become one of the first female stand-up comedians.

The show stars Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam "Midge" Maisel. Tony Shalhoub, Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, and Alex Borstein also star in the series. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was released in March 2017.

The show was a huge hit! It won a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. It also won many Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Comedy Series for Amy Sherman-Palladino. Because of its success, Amazon Studios made a special deal with Amy.

Personal Life

Amy Sherman-Palladino is married to Daniel Palladino. He is also a writer, director, and producer. They often work together on her shows.

Her Unique Style

Amy Sherman-Palladino's shows are known for their very fast and witty conversations. The characters often talk quickly and make lots of references to pop culture. This style is like "screwball comedy," which is a type of funny movie with quick, clever dialogue.

Amy is also very careful about the music used in her shows. She believes music should add to the story, not just be background noise. She thinks music on TV should be special and not just thrown in everywhere.

Influences

Amy has said that many comedians and artists have inspired her. These include comedians like Erma Bombeck, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Joan Rivers, and Elaine May. She also gets ideas from pop culture icons like Barbra Streisand and Carole King. She loves classic musicals too, such as Easter Parade, Singin' in the Rain, and The Band Wagon.

Television Work

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