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The Mother-Daughter Writing Partners behind 'Huge'

Veteran television producer Winnie Holzman and Savannah Dooley go from being mother and daughter to writing partners. They run the ABC Family dramedy Huge, which is set in a weight-loss camp for teens.  While Holzman is an old hand at TV this is the first project by 25-year-old Dooley. Because of her inexperience the network paired her with her mom. Matt Holzman, Executive Producer of The Business, talks with the mother-daughter team about making Huge a family affair, their particular writing-partner fights, and nepotism in Hollywood.

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By Matt Holzman • Aug 23, 2010 • 28m Listen

Veteran television producer Winnie Holzman and Savannah Dooley go from being mother and daughter to writing partners. They run the ABC Family dramedy Huge, which is set in a weight-loss camp for teens and stars Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray) and a group of talented, plus-sized actors. While Holzman is an old hand at TV this is the first project by 25-year-old Dooley. Because of her inexperience the network paired her with her mom. The Business Executive Producer Matt Holzman (no relationship) talks with Holzman and Dooley about making Huge a family affair, their particular writing-partner fights, and nepotism in Hollywood.

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Banner image: (L to R) Winnie Holzman and Savannah Dooley

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    Matt Holzman

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