tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post2087303044568263341..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Who's out there?By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68539716067479915522013-10-13T12:19:38.830-07:002013-10-13T12:19:38.830-07:00Hi Ken,
I'm way too late for this, but maybe ...Hi Ken,<br /><br />I'm way too late for this, but maybe it could still be of some use to you.<br /><br />My name is Marija,I'm 36 and I'm from Belgrade, Serbia. I started reading your blog a couple of years ago (regular lurker), but I don't remember how I stumbled upon it, probably while reading something about Frasier or MASH. I really love your blog, and always follow it. If I have to skip a couple of weeks, or God forbid a month or two, due to work (I'm an English language translator), I always go back to read old posts(that's why I'm writing this now). Sometimes I even skip a couple of days intentionally so that I have more to read at one go (you're lucky I'm so far away, there is some real stalking material here). I find your blog very funny and informative, often hilarious, especially bits of inside info from the TV industry and all your reviews of TV shows, movies, Oscars, your rants etc. I also enjoy your travelogues, even bought a book, but I have to admit I often skip posts about baseball, as I'm sorely lacking background knowledge. We maybe managed to catch up with the TV and movies, but baseball is still way too little followed and covered in Serbia. I wanted to ask you if you ever read, and enjoyed P. G. Wodehouse, it strikes me as something you'd enjoy.<br />Looking forward to next 8 years, and then some!Marijanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34109880863880522152013-09-11T11:51:34.855-07:002013-09-11T11:51:34.855-07:00about a year. My brother recommended it. And I bou...about a year. My brother recommended it. And I bought your book!clarinet57noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71693239721738668392013-08-15T21:37:41.060-07:002013-08-15T21:37:41.060-07:00Hi, I am Julie and I am a teacher from eastern NC....Hi, I am Julie and I am a teacher from eastern NC. I started reading the blog about ten months ago when I was looking up something about Crystal Bernard, and I was directed here. I read the post that mentioned Crystal Bernard and then other posts and then I was hooked. I find the insider information to be fascinating. I even read the baseball posts, but they aren't the draw for me that the non baseball posts are. <br /><br />I check the blog at least three times a week, if only for the possibility that you may write a post about Lena Dunham and "Girls". The April fools post was the first time since jr. high school that I almost blew a liquid out of my nose after reading something funny. That was a great post. <br /><br />I had been unable to check the blog last week, and this week, every time I try to publish mt reply, the reply gets eaten. I'm trying one last time. <br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-16952493568933335212013-08-15T21:08:18.085-07:002013-08-15T21:08:18.085-07:00Hi, I'm Julie and I am a teacher from eastern ...Hi, I'm Julie and I am a teacher from eastern NC. I started reading your blog about ten months ago when I was looking up something about Crystal Bernard and this blog came up as suggested reading. I read the post and then started to read other posts and I was hooked. I have been checking the blog about two to three times a week since. <br /><br />I find the insider subject matter interesting. I have an idea of what a show runner is, but am not absolutely certain. I even check out the baseball stuff, but it is not quite the draw for me that the other subject matter is. <br /><br />I will always check out the blog if only for the occasional Lena Dunham post. Your April fools post about "Girls" was the closest I have come to expelling a liquid out of my nose since I was in jr. high school. I will treasure that post for a long time. <br /><br />I'm sorry for the delay, but I haven't had a chance to read the post this week, and when I tried to reply, the system kept eating my replies. I hope this one goes through. Juliehttp://www.julie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64351289976278098632013-08-15T07:10:45.288-07:002013-08-15T07:10:45.288-07:00From Germany, following for about 2 years.
I woul...From Germany, following for about 2 years.<br /><br />I would prefer the full text being in the rss feed again, otherwise, no complaints.etghttp://rauhesitten.ekkart.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8925951827093683182013-08-13T14:21:10.949-07:002013-08-13T14:21:10.949-07:00Hi Mr. Levine,
Completely new to your blog - fou...Hi Mr. Levine, <br /><br />Completely new to your blog - found it by accident when I was searching something about comedy. I really enjoyed many of the shows you've written for (big surprise I know : ). <br /><br />I haven't read enough yet to know if I agree or disagree with all your views. I also have my own blog which provides some info about me if you're curious. http://deathbypapercut.blog.ca/<br /><br />The title of the blog - Death by Papercut & Other Silver Linings - was an attempt at sarcasm rather than morbidity. I started writing when I was having a particularly dreadful day at work, which actually involves reams of paper. Legally Brunettehttp://deathbypapercut.blog.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-38137116372234389312013-08-13T05:54:03.904-07:002013-08-13T05:54:03.904-07:00Hi. I know I'm late to this post, but I'm ...Hi. I know I'm late to this post, but I'm still doing laundry after a family visit. <br /><br />I am a teacher, and I live in eastern North Carolina. I started reading your blog about eight months ago when I was looking up something about Crystal Bernard, and your blog came up in the Google search. I read the post and enjoyed it, and then read some of your other posts and I have been checking your site two to three times a week since. I must say, when I read your April fools post I nearly lost my coffee. I'm pretty sure that was the first time since jr. high school that I came that close to blowing a liquid out of my nose. I loved that post. I love your take on things and the insider point of view on comedy writing. I sometimes just skim through the baseball stuff, because I have very little knowledge about baseball, but the posts on that subject matter are more interesting than I would have guessed. <br /><br />I will keep checking your blog, if only to read your periodic Lena Dunham posts. I would also like to say that I try not to be too prudish, but in my entire adult life as a heterosexual female, I have never taken a bath with another woman. "Girls" never really had me, but the show lost me as an interested viewer with the bath episode. Now if I check on the show, it's more like a dog who hates the vacuum cleaner, yet must watch while it is running. I am compelled to watch for reasons beyond my control. <br /><br />Julie from NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67007137065933359592013-08-13T05:19:05.980-07:002013-08-13T05:19:05.980-07:00I like reading your blog because I enjoy knowing t...I like reading your blog because I enjoy knowing the behind-the-scenes story. I like learning how things work. <br /><br />I can't remember I found your blog, but it was a link from somewhere else. Probably an article I read online and they listed some entertainment blogs. Maybe from TV Worth Watching? NYTimes? ?? <br /><br />Landenberg, PA Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272016833588872866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48930549170492165952013-08-12T21:04:25.126-07:002013-08-12T21:04:25.126-07:00I tend to see these in blocks, six or seven at a t...I tend to see these in blocks, six or seven at a time, so I'm late with my response. ....<br /><br />I honestly don't remember HOW I found the blog, and it wasn't that long ago, five or six months ago. I think I was trying to look up something about MASH. You had just reprinted your Millard Fillmore thing, so that was probably Presidents Day. Very good stuff.<br /><br />What do I like? Any "inside TV" stuff. And anything that makes me laugh. In general, just keep it up.<br /><br />I'm not sure this would make a suitable "Friday question," but I'll ask anyway:<br /><br />When you are writing a TV show, are you given specific instructions on how the script is supposed to run? As in, Sam Malone will have his car stolen, he'll blame a friend of Woody's, Woody will quit, Cheers patrons will take sides Sam vs. Woody, Rebecca eventually confesses that she "borrowed" the car.<br /><br />OR, do you have just an idea of how the main storyline is supposed to be, as in, Sam's stolen/missing car and how to find out what happened? And then you create how it will happen?<br /><br />ThanksBrian V.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25788396085615192422013-08-12T16:23:36.983-07:002013-08-12T16:23:36.983-07:00I'm in Cleveland. I've been coming her for...I'm in Cleveland. I've been coming her for years, I don't precisely remember how many, but I feel like it was at latest 2008 and probably somewhat earlier. I think I followed a link from Kung Fu Monkey to here. <br />I have no strong preference one way or the other on post topics. It's your blog. I'm not paying you. Write what you want and I'll read those that interest me and if something doesn't interest me, I'll keep it to myself, most likely. Except the Lena Dunham/Girls jokes are feeling a bit "get off my lawn"-y. But again, your space, your choice.gogiggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-19482497857528883192013-08-12T06:43:46.773-07:002013-08-12T06:43:46.773-07:00Hi, Ken. Big fan. My name is Tara and I've bee...Hi, Ken. Big fan. My name is Tara and I've been here... a few years, at least. A long time. I particularly enjoy Friday questions and your take on current TV. And of course all the behind the scenes stories. I'm always wanting more stories about your interactions with actors, but I understand, you can only have/tell so many of those. :)*tarazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01750756996602049812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-88211403215411915332013-08-11T18:26:52.331-07:002013-08-11T18:26:52.331-07:00I'm a freelance cinematographer working in Vie...I'm a freelance cinematographer working in Vietnam and LA. I've been reading since 2007. I enjoy your insights into writing and pop culture as well as reading about the folks you've worked with. Reading your anecdotes about working with actors has helped me better understand their needs and improve the way I shoot comedy.Joel Spezeskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978328381884061148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-56578967733333950442013-08-11T12:11:57.245-07:002013-08-11T12:11:57.245-07:00Arrived here via Mark Evanier. I'm a working ...Arrived here via Mark Evanier. I'm a working regional actor for stage and camera in Wilmington, NC. The film and tv industry has had over 400 productions filmed in North Carolina since FIRESTARTER in 1982, most recently Iron Man 3, We're The Millers, Melissa McArthy's Tammy, and Under the Dome. Love your insights on the industry, thanks for all you do.Required Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951921543739005619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23505606174524635952013-08-11T08:59:02.917-07:002013-08-11T08:59:02.917-07:00So I've done this many times before, and it ha...So I've done this many times before, and it has come to my attention that I always say I've been here for about three years. So yeah, don't really remember how long haha I'm 26 and I'm from Spain. I found you through a Spanish tv writer's blog; he was talking about Cheers, he mentioned you and he linked us here. And I never really left after that, I read you everyday.<br /><br />I absolutely love your writing tips, I find them fascinating. That would be my favorite part along with the behind-the-scenes of the industry and the Friday questions. I wouldn't say that I don't *like* something, I really enjoy everything but I'm pretty indifferent to the baseball posts, because I basically don't know anything about it so you may as well be speaking in another language xD but that's my fault, not yours xD<br /><br />Just keep up the good work, Ken. And thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.Paloma Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42505951729093547732013-08-10T11:01:34.660-07:002013-08-10T11:01:34.660-07:00I've been coming around for at leat five years...I've been coming around for at leat five years. I found you through Alan Sepinwall. I live in SoCal and work in healthcare. MASH was my favorite show back in the day, so I especially enjoy the inside stories related to the 4077. <br /><br />Little Miss Smoke and Mirrorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929842073300471147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83025957986643611702013-08-10T09:51:15.908-07:002013-08-10T09:51:15.908-07:00I currently live in Crestline, California. I'...I currently live in Crestline, California. I've been here for...hmmm...not sure...maybe about two years or more but, upon discovering this place, I did go through a lot of your archive so it seems longer. Like many above, I discovered you through Mark Evanier's <i>News from ME</i> blog. Even though I am not a scriptwriter, I found so much here to be enjoyable that I put your RSS feed into my newsreader and will then bring up the page itself if the topic looks good (this is why I'm often late in getting to your articles as I only have time for extended reading two or three time a week).<br /><br />The content I enjoy most is when you tell stories about all of the "classic" shows you have worked on. This is especially true of <i>M*A*S*H</i> which debuted on TV when I was 7 and had a huge influence on me in how to be funny.KoHoSohttp://kohoso.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1676197193454681112013-08-10T08:58:01.851-07:002013-08-10T08:58:01.851-07:00I've been reading from Indy for a few years, b...I've been reading from Indy for a few years, because you are entertaining. If you weren't i wouldn't keep coming back. There isn't much you post that I don't read. Thanks for asking. As to how I got here? Who knows...this is the internet a couple a clicks and your somewhere else. if you like it you favorite it. You sir are a favorite. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448820346942686408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74311392240348661662013-08-10T07:59:00.414-07:002013-08-10T07:59:00.414-07:00Hi there. First, I wanted to say thank you so much...Hi there. First, I wanted to say thank you so much for your blog. I'm originally from Alabama, but I've spent most of my adult life in Los Angeles or NYC. I've been reading for a few years. I came here after a friend recommended it to me because he knew that I'm a diehard "Cheers" fan.<br /><br />Although "Cheers" was specifically not made for kids, I found it at the age of 12 and have great memories of it tied to my childhood. I would love to hear more about the cast of "Cheers" and your writing adventures there. <br /><br />Really, though, I enjoy reading about all the topics you post. Even though I never cared for any sports beyond dancing and figure skating, I even enjoy reading your sports posts. You're a great writer, and I enjoy your book, too. I'm a procrastinator on some things, but I hope to make it to your writing class next year. Cheers!Robin Ravenhttp://www.robinraven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8278907633472813262013-08-09T22:52:21.211-07:002013-08-09T22:52:21.211-07:00I check your blog often and it's always a fun ...I check your blog often and it's always a fun read. But I most enjoy your insights into comedy and sitcom writing, especially the ones that draw on your rich experiences. <br /><br />Your post on Larry Gelbart was excellent, would love to see more like that.Gladys Glovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-43511827476604107802013-08-09T21:39:42.462-07:002013-08-09T21:39:42.462-07:00I'm 48 from Cleveland. I was referred to your...I'm 48 from Cleveland. I was referred to your site by the producer who takes movie tickets in Cleveland between seasons. I've been a blog reader for about two years. I enjoy everything you write, from travel to nostalgia to inside stories from some of your shows.<br /><br />I work in unscripted television and would like to change that.<br /><br />I enjoyed your latest book and will be at writers' camp. Shawn Rechhttp://wecreatetv.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-30162772733036031622013-08-09T19:45:44.460-07:002013-08-09T19:45:44.460-07:00Hey Ken.
Following the blog off and on for about ...Hey Ken.<br /><br />Following the blog off and on for about three years.<br /><br />Known you for 44, since I was 16. I just turned 60.....<br /><br />How the hell did that happen????Joe Kleinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24776415318346334072013-08-09T18:34:54.314-07:002013-08-09T18:34:54.314-07:00Hi Ken - long time reader, first time commenter.
...Hi Ken - long time reader, first time commenter. <br /><br />I'm watching M*A*S*H on MeTV, and the 2-part Radar goes home story shows up on my DVR - written by you and David Isaacs, according to the credits. What I wanna know is, after Radar went home, did he ever hook up with the <b>very</b> hot Lt. Patty Haven of Lancaster, MO (100 miles from Ottumwa)? Please say he did, and that they lived happily ever after and made several little Walters and Patties. <br /><br />Thx<br />Scotty OScotty Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10986599524451208799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23792792205817032502013-08-09T17:57:45.319-07:002013-08-09T17:57:45.319-07:00Another lurker here, first coming by on recommenda...Another lurker here, first coming by on recommendation of Mark Evanier's blog. Been here a couple of years, I'd guess, and a reader of your books. I like the show biz stuff, the absurd stuff, and the Friday questions. Also, the reminiscences. Great blog, and I read it all. Thanks for sharing! And I'm right outside the city of Detroit, trying not to go bankrupt right along with it!Daryl R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-63278352558139161042013-08-09T17:50:16.534-07:002013-08-09T17:50:16.534-07:00I came here a couple of weeks ago from a Wikipedia...I came here a couple of weeks ago from a Wikipedia link, found it interesting, and decided to go to the beginning and skim my way forward. I've managed to work my way up to 2011. It's like eating potato chips-- you can't just read one. I like the Friday questions and stories best; the baseball stuff I skip since I'm not a baseball fan.Ted O'Harahttp://tedohara.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3003065837474411792013-08-09T17:11:36.439-07:002013-08-09T17:11:36.439-07:00Jon Weisman mentioned your blog on Dodger Thoughts...Jon Weisman mentioned your blog on Dodger Thoughts some time back and I've been a fan since. I love your valley tales...live in NE Iowa now but lived in 1000 Oaks in the late 50s/early 60s. Your Mariners radio stories....dj stories....oscar/emmy reviewsWes Parker in Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545804488862662524noreply@blogger.com