TELEVISIONATION Show & Tell: Shelly Palmer’s Thoughts on AI, His Favorite Shows and Inspirations

September 28, 2026

What happens when AI can deliver work that’s “fit for purpose” in minutes? And what will that mean for creativity, jobs, and the way companies are organized?

In my conversation with Shelly Palmer, we explore the rise of agentic AI, the difference between inspired creativity and required craft, and why adaptability may be the key to navigating this moment. We also talk television: the shows that inspired Shelly, what he watches now, and how AI might change the future of production.

Can AI take on the work of making creative deliverables—and what should people focus on when it does? Shelly has plenty to say.