“Gilmore Girls” was ground-breaking in many ways. It was a show that celebrated women, family and small-town New England. But perhaps its greatest contribution to pop culture, outside of Jess Mariano, was its revolutionary storytelling — and the diverse group of storytellers who brought this beloved WB show to life. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, “Gilmore Girls” employed a bevy of talented writers and directors — who also just so happened to be women. When “Gilmore Girls” first hit the air in 2000, that was a rarity in television, and astonishingly, it’s still an issue today. Speaking to Sherman-Palladino at ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas, the “Gilmore” creator remarked to MTV News on the uneven representation of women in the industry.

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