Episode 19 of the Thursdeighties podcast features a conversation with Emmy-award winning screenwriter, playwright, and author Joseph Dougherty.

From Thirtysomething to Pretty Little Liars to Saving Grace, Joe has built a career out of crafting stories that stand the test of time. We dig into his process as a writer, what it takes to build characters that feel real, and the balance between personal vision and collaborative television-making. Along the way, Joe shares behind-the-scenes stories, creative lessons from a lifetime in Hollywood, his admiration for Rod Serling, and how he continues to find inspiration after decades in the business. Also, he hides a secret super-power: The ability to change the toner cartridge in a vintage 1980s copy machine.

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