A gathering that included Norman Lear, Carl Reiner, Steven Bochco, James L. Brooks, Steven Levitan, Matthew Weiner, Gail Parent and other top television writers took place over the weekend, as the Writers Guild of America formally unveiled its list of the 101 Best Written TV Series.

TVWeek Open Mic writer Hillary Atkin was on hand for all the tales of what it’s like to write in TV — covering the decades from the Golden Age to today. Click here for her report on the people and shows that had everyone talking.