Unsung heroes of television

Twenty years after the first showing of 'The X-Files' on television, it is still talked about by fans and critics alike.

Ending in 2002 after 9 seasons, it is still regarded, in my opinion at least, as one of the all time classic TV programmes.

The fact it is still talked about by non-fans, usually in a negative light ("It was too slow", "It was boring" "I hate sci-fi") just emphasises the point it has ingrained itself into people's consciousness and there is no getting away from it.

Like it or loath it, there is no doubt about it, some of the best programmes to be aired post-The X-Files era should be credited to the backroom staff.

Breaking Bad - Created by Vince Gilligan who also wrote, produced and directed the show. With John Shiban (Consulting producer) and Michelle MacLaren (Producer and Director).

24 - Written and produced by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa. Howard Gordon will also be Executive Producer of 24: Live Another Day (to be released in 2014).

Homeland - Again, written and produced by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa.

American Horror Story - Written and produced by James Wong

It also deserves a mention that Glen Morgan and James Wong made it to the big screen with the cult horror franchise Final Destination.  Final Destination written by Morgan and Wong with Morgan as producer and directed by Wong.  Final Destination 3 written and produced by both Morgan and Wong with Wong again as director.

I'm sure there are other programmes that wouldn't be on our screens without the input of the former X-Files staff but these are the ones I consider / considered compulsive viewing.

To all those mentioned above, I thank you.

And remember folks, "The Truth Is Out There"....



Source: IMDB