Frankie Shaw as SMILF's Bridgette Bird is one of the most fascinating women on TV
Showrunner is an esteemed if unofficial title in the television business. It's the person who serves as a show's executive producer, wielding creative control of the writing and production processes. The casual designation of the position shouldn't detract from its power or, as Frankie Shaw has discovered on her series SMILF, its many demands.