R. Scott Gemmill
Television writer, showrunner, and creator best known for creating the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt and for his work on long-running TV dramas such as ER.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 25min
"The Pitt" is the ultimate workplace drama
R. Scott Gemmill, TV writer and showrunner best known for creating The Pitt and writing on ER, talks about crafting a real-time, workplace-focused medical drama. He discusses writers room practices, using medical experts on set, streaming versus network constraints, and plans for season three. Short, energetic, and behind-the-scenes.
Mar 4, 2026 • 25min
"The Pitt" is the ultimate workplace drama
R. Scott Gemmill, veteran TV writer and creator of The Pitt, talks writers rooms, real-time medical storytelling, and keeping a workplace drama authentic. Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal, weighs in on tariffs, oil, and inflation transmission. They cover streaming versus network writing, medical consultants on set, and how current healthcare issues shape plots.
Apr 15, 2025 • 54min
BONUS: Behind the Scenes of The Pitt with Gemmill, Sachs, and Herbert
In this conversation, R. Scott Gemmill, a veteran television writer known for ER and NCIS Los Angeles, and Dr. Joe Sachs, an emergency physician and TV writer, delve into the making of The Pitt, a groundbreaking medical drama. They discuss the critical need for authenticity in portraying the medical field, touching on real healthcare challenges and character development. Highlights include innovative storytelling that captures ER chaos in real-time and heartfelt tributes to the commitment of healthcare workers, blending humor with deep insights.
