Meredith Scardino, creator and showrunner of , is no stranger to the Emmy winner’s circle. She got her start in comedy writing in late night and spent six years writing for where she won four Emmy trophies. She also worked as a writer-producer on the Tina Fey and Robert Carlock series , which earned 18 Emmy nominations during its four-season run.
With now on Netflix after being canceled by Peacock at the close of its second season, the musical comedy’s Emmy nomination for best writing feels all the more special. “Of course this has extra meaning, for the blood, sweat and tears that you put into it,” says Scardino. Sara Bareilles, who stars alongside Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps in the series about a ’90s girl group getting a second chance at fame, also scored a nod for best original music and lyrics for the song “The Medium Time” in season three’s “New York” episode.
Here, Scardino and fellow writer Sam Means chat about racking up Emmy nominations for the Fey-produced comedy. It really does mean a lot to get a writing nomination. I’m impressed with our peer group.
I obviously love our show to death. It’s just nice to be recognized by other people who do the same job. And I would love to see our cast be nominated in actor categories.
I think everybody deserves a nomination, but it’s particularly gratifying to see Sara recognized for her song “The Medium Time.” It’s just so beautiful, and I can’t believe I know her. It.