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Anthony Zuiker

Show Creator & Writer

"I didn't know any rules.. but to do a science show on CBS.. and show a guy's chest being shot out..and tell fractured storytelling, where you start at the end and have evidence inform the storytelling.. is such a radical concept for the year 2000, that to this day I pinch myself that (CSI) ever got on the air."

About This Interview

Show Creator and writer Anthony E. Zuiker was interviewed for two hours in Los Angeles, CA. He discussed his early years growing up in Las Vegas and developing an interest in writing, which led to screenwriting assignments. He discussed the creation and development of CSI franchise, which includes CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, and CSI: New York. He also discussed his work in digi-novels and his opinions on the business of television. He was interviewed October 6, 2010 by Stephen J. Abramson.

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  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
  • CSI: Miami
  • CSI: New York

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Featured Content

Video Clip: Anthony E. Zuiker discusses the origin of his digi-novel "Level 26" series.

Resources

Zuiker autobiography

Autobiography: Mr. CSI: How a Vegas Dreamer Made a Killing in Hollywood, One Body at a Time

Level 26 Zuiker

Book: Dark Prophecy: A Level 26 Thriller Featuring Steve Dark

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  • On his digi-novel "Level 26" series; on the future of integrating publishing and filmOn his digi-novel "Level 26" series; on the future of integrating publishing and film
    Clip begins at: 51:15, Duration: 05m 17s
  • On why he thinks                           <i>CSI</i> is a successful show; on the writing process; on the cast; on the show's evolutionOn why he thinks CSI is a successful show; on the writing process; on the cast; on the show's evolution
    Clip begins at: 00:01, Duration: 31m 08s
  • Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the genesis, production and cast of                           <i>CSI: Miami</i>Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the genesis, production and cast of CSI: Miami
    Clip begins at: 31:09, Duration: 09m 07s
  • On video games; on what he watches on television; on the level of storytelling on television; on the business model of                          television; on the future of television On video games; on what he watches on television; on the level of storytelling on television; on the business model of television; on the future of television 
    Clip begins at: 56:32, Duration: 40m 16s
  • Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the genesis, production and cast of         <i>CSI: New York</i>Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the genesis, production and cast of CSI: New York
    Clip begins at: 40:16, Duration: 09m 00s

Interview

  • Part 1
  • On his childhood, early influences; on writing the film The Runner  
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On the creation of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; on his vision for the series
    Clip begins at: 31:58
  • Part 2
  • On why he thinks CSI is a successful show; on the writing process; on the cast; on the show's evolution
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On the genesis, production and cast of CSI: Miami
    Clip begins at: 31:09
  • On the genesis, production and cast of CSI: New York;  on the differences of between three CSI series
    Clip begins at: 40:16
  • On how he handles the many facets of his career; on his production company "Dare to Pass"
    Clip begins at: 49:19
  • On his digi-novel "Level 26" series; on the future of integrating publishing and film
    Clip begins at: 51:15
  • On video games; on what he watches on television; on the level of storytelling on television; on the business model of television; on the future of television 
    Clip begins at: 56:32

Shows

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
    • Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the genesis of CSI; how the series was sold to CBS; how the series was produced
      Clip begins at: 31:58, Duration: 26m 36s
    • Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the writing process, cast and evolution of CSI
      Clip begins at: 00:01, Duration: 31m 08s
  • CSI: Miami
    • Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the genesis, production and cast of CSI: Miami
      Clip begins at: 31:09, Duration: 09m 07s
  • CSI: New York
    • Creator Anthony E. Zuiker on the genesis, production and cast of CSI: New York
      Clip begins at: 40:16, Duration: 09m 00s
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