Underhill oversees an ambitious and ever-swelling slate. Universal Television currently produces 40-plus primetime comedies and dramas for a variety of broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. She’s a strong supporter of female-fronted projects. “The Equalizer,” “The Gilded Age,” “Girls5eva,” “Hacks” and “Loot” are just some of the programs she’s recently shepherded.
“If I took a sabbatical, I’d work with Global Volunteers and move to an underserved community in the U.S. or abroad. Muhammad Ali’s quote, ‘Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth,’ is one I preach to my kids.”
What’s something you admire about Gen Z? I applaud Gen Z’s strong sense of self, their advocacy and pragmatic approach to making the world a better place—be it climate change, DEI issues or self-care.