David Chase has stated that the main inspiration for the character is his own mother.

All characters were created by David Chase, unless otherwise noted.

David Chase, its creator, shrewdly builds on that in the new episodes.

David Chase has said in the past that the episode was not intended to evolve into a story arc.

David Chase was the creator of this landmark series.

David Chase, the writer and director, happened to be watching.

David Chase, the creator of the show, has said that he could not produce the series while his own mother was alive.

The show was pushed back from this spring when its creator, David Chase, sought more production time.

David Chase continues to write for the most part.

David Chase, responsible for musical supervision and direction of the show, sidesteps the question.