Critically acclaimed director, Steven Spielberg has revealed that he spent five years trying to bring his new TV drama 'SMASH' to the small screen because the concept failed to win over network executives.

Steven Spielberg

The 'Jaws' director had initially come up with the idea of a series set behind-the-scenes of a Broadway show, and teamed with his Dreamworks Television company and writer Theresa Rebeck to turn his vision into a programme.