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We Need to Talk About Emmy #28: Mike Makowsky on the irony of tragic events in ‘Death by Lightning’

We Need to Talk About Emmy #28: Mike Makowsky on the irony of tragic events in ‘Death by Lightning’

Update: 2025-11-07
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This time around we are joined by Mike Makowsky, creator of the limited series ‘Death by Lightning,’ about bringing the story of one of America’s lesser known presidents to the screen.

Mike shares how he connected with Candice Millard’s book and what it took to get a 4-episode historical series made in the current TV landscape, where IP recognition often drives decisions.

We also dig into comedy’s role in serious and tragic moments, and how humor shapes the way we process historical drama.

(Photo credit: Jana Williamson)

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We Need to Talk About Emmy #28: Mike Makowsky on the irony of tragic events in ‘Death by Lightning’

We Need to Talk About Emmy #28: Mike Makowsky on the irony of tragic events in ‘Death by Lightning’