What makes a great executive producer?

What makes a great executive producer?

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A great executive producer is one who not only understands storytelling, but has a complete vision of where the TV show is going. Most of all, a great executive producer is quite able to manage the staff as well as the entire mechanical production process, so that it runs smoothly and stories can be told without the problems of the physical production.