But many executives say series are often turned over to a show runner with very little experience.

However, the show runners liked him so much they kept him in the role.

Often, the only real authority figure is the show runner, who may have created the series but probably doesn't have any management experience.

Yet the show runner's true position and influence are unknown to nearly everyone on the other side of the picture tube.

Often, the show runner is the person who created the series.

Nevertheless, the show runner's sovereignty is acknowledged by nearly everyone in television.

Wells remained show runner for the second season in 1995.

The outline was then given to the show runner, who revised it within a day.

The two show runners were pleased with the outcome of the episode.

But successes like that only increase the pressure on show runners to create more.

Mills also served as the head writer, show runner and an executive producer.

He was promoted quickly and became an executive producer and show runner for the series' seventh season.

Series "show runner" Sullivan sustained severe injuries in a car crash only twelve days after the airing of the first season's last episode.

Michael S. Chernuchin was the series creator, executive producer and show runner.

Simon also served as executive producer, head writer, and show runner.

Eastin also serves as the show's Executive Producer and show runner.

Creator David Simon continued to act as the show's executive producer and show runner.

Darren Star served as the seasons show runner.

Henry Bromell was then promoted to show runner.

Greg Berlanti acts as excutive producer and show runner for the first season.