Wednesday, June 22, 2022

EP280: How to write the script that gets you in the door


If you want to be a TV comedy writer you have to write a pilot on speculation. In this episode Ken will tell you just how to do that.

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3 comments :

Edward said...

Hello Ken,

Your comment that "Seinfeld" has not been as successful in syndication or streaming is way off base. Seinfeld and M*A*S*H are the only two shows where the second cycle of syndication made more money than the first.

I have read that Seinfeld has grossed well over $3 Billion dollars in syndication alone. Streaming revenues are probably another $1B. Netflix just paid $500M for streaming rights to Seinfeld in 2021.

How much did Jerry Seinfeld make for his hit NBC sitcom 'Seinfeld'?

https://www.foxbusiness.com/entertainment/jerry-seinfeld-hit-nbc-sitcom-money

How Seinfeld Became One of TV’s Great Moneymakers

https://time.com/6103335/seinfeld-netflix-business/

Mike Barer said...

Even though I know that I'll never be a TV comedy writer. I found that episode very interesting. I can tell that you would be a great, inspiring, but tough teacher.

Jack West said...

Thank you for that. Looking forward to your take on story construction.