tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post2086856926015224830..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Bonus QuestionsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26903120807403383072014-08-27T12:32:47.878-07:002014-08-27T12:32:47.878-07:00With all due respect Ken, your idea for a Michael ...With all due respect Ken, your idea for a Michael Dukakis show "My Mother the Tank" was rather derivative. Still it seems like a name like Dukakis should be comedy gold. Alas...BQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672531026459831599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-9721727316070874032014-08-21T13:38:21.497-07:002014-08-21T13:38:21.497-07:00Friday question:
I’ve heard that short film scrip...Friday question:<br /><br />I’ve heard that short film scripts are pretty much useless as writing samples. Unfortunately, while I have a sitcom pilot and a couple horror feature scripts under my belt, my best writing is contained in several comedic shorts. I entered one of the shorts in a contest where later rounds are judged by industry professionals.<br /><br />In the off-chance that someone who reads my comedic short requests additional material, would I be better off sending them a feature in a different genre, a sitcom that I feel is only “okay,” or the shorts that I think represents my best work?<br /><br />Or am I just screwed?<br />Mitchell McLeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20130571810178390552014-08-21T12:39:23.564-07:002014-08-21T12:39:23.564-07:00"But the key is this: you need to recognize a...<i>"But the key is this: you need to recognize and appreciate their contributions. Treat them with the respect they richly deserve. I know this sounds like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many directors and producers just treat these people like cattle."</i><br /><br />YES!<br /><br />The difference between being asked to do something challenging by someone who doesn't appreciate it, and by someone who understands how hard it is, is immense. It makes all the difference in the world.Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-47506978083414337352014-08-21T12:02:16.291-07:002014-08-21T12:02:16.291-07:00Did the Dukakis connection arise from the governor...Did the Dukakis connection arise from the governor's stepson, John, an actor who once guested on a Burrows-directed "Taxi" episode?<br /><br />Of course, Mike's cousin Olympia has done great work for decades. Maybe you could gotten them all together for a "Private Benjamin" type military fish-out-of-water sitcom. "Don't let him get near the tank!"<br /><br /><br />chalmersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23925611351442982442014-08-21T11:10:57.685-07:002014-08-21T11:10:57.685-07:00Ken,
If you're "sitting there in makeup&...Ken,<br /><br />If you're "sitting there in makeup" I'm guessing you're wearing a tshirt and were done in 30 seconds?<br /><br />(See? Some of us read the other entries too...)Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32054019377643903512014-08-21T08:56:40.435-07:002014-08-21T08:56:40.435-07:00Treating people like cattle is maybe the biggest m...Treating people like cattle is maybe the biggest mistake anyone in a managerial position makes (aside from sleeping with some of the cattle). It's really stupid. You have to look at people as partners, helping you get to a final product or result. True, a manager (or showrunner) gets to say "No, I want it this way", but it's no reason to view people as interchangeable.<br /><br />I guess that goes out to all of the would-be managers/leaders reading today.Charles H. Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15172886781149333122014-08-21T08:19:59.245-07:002014-08-21T08:19:59.245-07:00Yea, I could see 'em together: Mr. Laugh-a-min...Yea, I could see 'em together: Mr. Laugh-a-minute Michael Dukakis and the always hilarious Faye Dunaway...<br /><br />Comedy gold.Barefoot Billy Alohahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586870309250699505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15226965537270092182014-08-21T07:54:23.548-07:002014-08-21T07:54:23.548-07:00Here is a baseball question for you.
How many bat...Here is a baseball question for you.<br /><br />How many bats does the typical player have with him at any time.<br /><br />Also, when he needs replacements does he just call the manufacturer and say send me some more of my bats and have them delivered to whatever stadium he is playing at next?Rick Wiedmayernoreply@blogger.com