Career
Sullivan created and served as executive producer of Doctor Quinn (a co-production of The Sullivan Company and Columbia Broadcasting System Entertainment Productions). Sullivan has brought her interest in drama to prime time made-for-television movies, as well. In the 1989-1990 season, two of Sullivan’s telefilms, which dealt with social issues, aired on both National Broadcasting Company and Columbia Broadcasting System. Most notably, A Cry Foreign Help: The Tracey Thurman Story dramatized the landmark federal lawsuit that resulted in legislation to strengthen police responsibility toward battered wives.
lieutenant earned both critical acclaim and the highest movie rating of the season.
In addition, it received a special commendation from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for its use as a training instrument for law enforcement officers. Sullivan was also honored for her efforts on behalf of the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council.
She is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles School of Theater, Film and Television and a former development and production executive in the television division of 20th Century Fox Studio. Mississippi Sullivan has lectured in the University of California, Los Angeles Writers Program and at the American Film Institute.
As well, she has received top honors from the Women's American Medical Association, the National Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Young Women’s Christian Association United States of America, Catholics In the Media, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and an Emmy citation from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for her contributions to the medium.
