Tom Fontana on Homicide, SVU & Oz + Revenge Alums Build Indie Series “Savage” | ATX TV Festival

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At ATX TV Festival, legendary TV writer Tom Fontana breaks down the legacy of Homicide: Life on the Street, the origins of Law & Order crossovers, the creation of John Munch, and how Oz helped reshape modern television. Then, Connor Paolo and Josh Bowman join to discuss their indie neo-noir pilot Savage, how they built it outside the studio system, and why independent television production is gaining momentum. A conversation about TV history, evolution, and the future of storytelling.

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