I don't call four hours a miniseries. David L. Wolper callhourminisery Change image and share on social
We couldn't predict what would happen with 'Roots.' You knew there were powerful moments that were going to affect people. We were making the film while the book was being completed. We were fortunate because the hardcover book was out and on the best-seller list. The heat was still on. David L. Wolper affectbookcomplete share on social
I make it happen. Who bought Alex Haley's book 'Roots' for TV? Me. I hired the director, hired the writer. I put them all together. I'm like the chef. If I mix all the ingredients right, it's going to taste terrific. If I don't, it's not going to come out good. David L. Wolper alexbookbuy share on social
For a two-hour movie on a 20-day shooting schedule, it's O.K. to have an actor who's a pain in the neck. David L. Wolper actordayhour Change image and share on social
My initial goal for the 1984 opening ceremonies was a show that would be majestic, inspirational, and emotional - a 20 goosebump experience. David L. Wolper ceremonyemotionalexperience Change image and share on social
The minute I went into business, I was a success, and I've done well ever since. David L. Wolper businesshaveminute Change image and share on social
My philosophy as a filmmaker is to inform and entertain at the same time. And when I went away from documentaries into miniseries like 'Roots,' I did the reverse. Instead of just entertaining, I want to inform at the same time. David L. Wolper documentaryentertainfilmmaker share on social
I have to do popcorn for movies. I can do more important things for television. You're going down when you're making a movie, not going up. David L. Wolper importantmakemovie Change image and share on social
I did not intend for there to be an incisive historical lesson in 'North and South.' Basically, it's just a good, juicy story. David L. Wolper basicallygoodhistorical Change image and share on social
I was the first independent to walk in with a documentary. David L. Wolper documentaryindependentwalk Change image and share on social