show bio Eric Overmyer
Eric Overmyer is a writer and producer. He has written and/or produced numerous TV shows, including St. Elsewhere, Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order, The Wire, New Amsterdam, and Treme.
Co-creator of the hit HBO drama, Treme
Date: 8/11/2010
Television producer Eric Overmyer discusses his new HBO drama, Treme, which follows post-Katrina New Orleans and discusses the city’s struggles to recover after the devastating storm. The show’s title refers to an historic New Orleans neighborhood, known for its rich culture, that continues to fight for revival. Overmyer is an Emmy-nominated writer/producer of numerous shows, including Law & Order, St. Elsewhere and The Wire.