 He eventually became a senior producer and director in the production department and produced and directed the Emmy Award-winning television program "REV", an innovative rock and roll series featuring live music performances, music reviews and comedy sketches.The program was responsible for debuting many musical groups including Queensrÿche and is commonly credited for catalyzing the Seattle music scene in the 1990s.Nickman went on to co-found Miramar Images with the release of "Natural States" (1985) featuring the music of David Lanz and Paul Speer.