Sex and the City: Celebrating 25 years with Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis
And Just Like That...The Writers RoomShow Notes
And Just Like That…The Writers Room is honoring the 25th anniversary of Sex and the City with an exclusive, special episode featuring stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis in conversation with writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King. For the first time ever, the four publicly discuss the origins of the groundbreaking series, the evolution of the iconic characters, and never-before-told secrets behind the show. Plus, they reminisce about guest stars, the clothes and, of course, the sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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