Off Script: The Creatives Behind The ‘Burbs & The Gilded Age

Event ID: PP1162926

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Red River Ballroom (The Thompson Hotel Austin)

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Summary

Off Script with NBCUniversal takes audiences inside the minds of prolific executive producers from The 'Burbs and The Gilded Age as they discuss modern storytelling, the art of showrunning, and the defining moments that have shaped their careers.

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