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Barbara Hall is an American TV writer, producer, novelist and singer-songwriter. She created and produced Judging Amy, Joan of Arcadia and Madam Secretary, and wrote several novels and albums.
Mar 21, 2018 · Barbara Hall, creator and showrunner of the CBS drama "Madam Secretary", has signed a three-year overall deal with CBS Television Studios. She is also a novelist, singer-songwriter and former showrunner of "Judging Amy" and "Joan of Arcadia".
Barbara Hall is an American writer and producer who has worked on shows such as I'll Fly Away, Joan of Arcadia, Homeland and Madam Secretary. She was born in 1961 in Virginia and graduated from James Madison University.
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Dec 6, 2019 · Barbara Hall talks about the final episode of the CBS drama, where President Elizabeth McCord faces impeachment and attends her daughter's wedding. She also reveals how she created the show, what inspired her to make Bess the first woman president, and how she dealt with real-world issues.
Madam Secretary is a political drama created by Barbara Hall, starring Téa Leoni as a former CIA analyst and US Secretary of State. The series ran for six seasons on CBS from 2014 to 2019, and followed McCord's rise to the presidency.
Dec 24, 2018 · The showrunner and creator of 'Madam Secretary' talks about tackling the sensitive issue of family separation at the border for the 100th episode of the CBS drama. She also reflects on the show's themes, research, and balance of personal and international stories.
Sep 22, 2014 · Barbara Hall, the creator of Madam Secretary and Joan of Arcadia, talks about her influences, themes and challenges as a female showrunner in the TV industry. She discusses her research on the female secretaries of State, her aspirational character, and her love for the reluctant hero.
