tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post8412795059054428087..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Why it's cool to be a TV writerBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-63418908400687828742009-08-16T01:55:29.208-07:002009-08-16T01:55:29.208-07:00you're never too old to be a porn star. rule 3...you're never too old to be a porn star. rule 34 of the internet ensures thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74577642000184941462009-08-12T12:05:24.063-07:002009-08-12T12:05:24.063-07:00"Parking is provided (usually)!"
... an..."Parking is provided (usually)!"<br /><br />... and you pointed out one of the notable exceptions: <br /><br />http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-park-your-secretary.html. <br /><br />I missed that post both times, or I would have mentioned that Rob's piece was what brought me here in the first place.Dr. Leo Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669626692363827776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33764829250361798562009-08-11T17:50:55.647-07:002009-08-11T17:50:55.647-07:00Free bagels and danish are real nice and all but n...Free bagels and danish are real nice and all but no three day coke benders with Kelsey Grammar and prostitutes in Vegas??<br /><br /><br /><br />WV: knetit- The first two body parts that touch when Joan Rivers sheds her clothes.Will Teullivehttp://1527rowland.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-82596005436392430942009-08-11T17:42:50.442-07:002009-08-11T17:42:50.442-07:00For Friday, and ignore it if you've covered it...For Friday, and ignore it if you've covered it before.<br /><br />I just saw a M*A*S*H episode written by MacLean Stevenson. When actors do this are massive rewrites usually required or are they pretty good to start with?Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44527485980149754102009-08-11T17:23:17.597-07:002009-08-11T17:23:17.597-07:00All day munchies and possibly getting Katherine He...All day munchies and possibly getting Katherine Heigl to hug you, can life get any better, where do I apply?Willy B. Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227682391989010006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66429445374271836012009-08-11T16:06:42.561-07:002009-08-11T16:06:42.561-07:00"You get show SWAG. I still get compliments o..."You get show SWAG. I still get compliments on my WINGS jacket."<br /><br />I'm still salivating over the Forever Knight leather jacket a crew member was wearing when I met him.Alan Coilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049940361953267636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-52467942516798650202009-08-11T16:06:12.105-07:002009-08-11T16:06:12.105-07:00"You receive a birthday cake from your agent...."You receive a birthday cake from your agent. And, as a bonus, he doesn’t drop you!"<br /><br />... or bill you for the cake.Raymondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80321703452659218922009-08-11T15:08:29.346-07:002009-08-11T15:08:29.346-07:00That "WINGS" jacket is awesome!That "WINGS" jacket is awesome!Frasier Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90049727424006769592009-08-11T13:25:22.669-07:002009-08-11T13:25:22.669-07:00As long as we're talking about aspiring writer...As long as we're talking about aspiring writers -- any truth in those "everybody has a screenplay" stories ("My hairdresser/valet/dry cleaner gave me a screenplay to read")? Have you been bombarded with sample scripts? If so, what's the wierdest situation you've had to deal with?williebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28723908001781475552009-08-11T11:19:37.866-07:002009-08-11T11:19:37.866-07:00Never had the chance to work on the writing staff ...Never had the chance to work on the writing staff a show, although that was my ultimate aspiration. I remember however, when I used to bring a small audience in to the Wednesday rehearsals of HOME IMPROVEMENT, and Jenny McCarthy was the guest star one week. I had the chance to talk with her for a few moments, and she gave me a friendly reassuring pat on the back when we were finished. I can imagine the scenario if I had been a writer and she came over to me and sweetly asked me to change a line for her. I would have gladly done it... Hell, I would have changed my underwear for her... By that point, I probably would have HAD to change my underwear...<br /><br />wv: horpr -- Paris Hilton's publicity agency...Tom Quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959628996361620134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34445561747121359102009-08-11T10:32:26.183-07:002009-08-11T10:32:26.183-07:00I like Judd's funny movies too. This wasn'...I like Judd's funny movies too. This wasn't one of them. I loved 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, laughed a lot at SUPERBAD, and liked KNOCKED UP.By Ken Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77064563712569107162009-08-11T10:22:02.206-07:002009-08-11T10:22:02.206-07:00Love your blog. I really do. I'm here every da...Love your blog. I really do. I'm here every day. However, I have noticed you take swipes at Judd Apatow before. The odd thing is, an awful lot of people in the audience laugh their asses off at his movies.<br /><br />Your comment reminded me of the Slate podcast where the host admitted that he laughed throughout, but it (yawn) it bothered him that he wasn't sure why or that he should. <br /><br />Sweet Jesus!Chazznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58622522622804411782009-08-11T09:55:14.999-07:002009-08-11T09:55:14.999-07:00"(Also, unlike the Judd Apatow “Funny People”..."(Also, unlike the Judd Apatow “Funny People”, these won’t force you to watch their indulgent home movies.)"<br /><br />And yet, this was the only time you could connect with the main character!Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21242485445526151352009-08-11T09:38:17.070-07:002009-08-11T09:38:17.070-07:00Hilarious! As a female TV writer, there
are a few...Hilarious! As a female TV writer, there<br />are a few differences. Like men don't<br />want to date you if you're funny, whether<br />you're getting paid or not. They'd rather<br />sleep with the unfunny 22 year old stand in<br />who is two heads shorter than the actress<br />she's standing in for. And yes, they feed you,<br />but while men can get a little gut and enjoy<br />the food, we get fat and made fun of behind<br />our backs - mostly because that's where the<br />burgers go from sitting all day. That aside,<br />it's the best job in the world. The coffee is<br />made when you get there, you stall talking<br />about days events until lunch comes, take<br />a nap, work for a few hours and go home.Jane Lloydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-2031128772279132172009-08-11T09:23:10.933-07:002009-08-11T09:23:10.933-07:00Where do I sign up? ;)Where do I sign up? ;)bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948452746378319484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83091572218239280172009-08-11T08:13:12.940-07:002009-08-11T08:13:12.940-07:00So how are you feeling about a couple members of t...So how are you feeling about a couple members of the Manson family asking to be released? <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111585116" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-manson-boxaug11,0,1774013.story" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Roger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57282674127892427652009-08-11T07:36:01.586-07:002009-08-11T07:36:01.586-07:00boy, are you right about the laughing... writing a...boy, are you right about the laughing... writing a pilot w/my friend now-- comedy-- after sitting inside for a straight year writing DRAMA<br /><br />you feel it, takes it toll on you... want to just laugh; used to want to jump off a buildingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-88475984648404722422009-08-11T07:15:49.637-07:002009-08-11T07:15:49.637-07:00You also get to swipe office supplies. I could op...You also get to swipe office supplies. I could open a Staples Store with everything I have swiped over the last 20 years.Brian Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986230690604754706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-12604189328405543022009-08-11T06:39:12.847-07:002009-08-11T06:39:12.847-07:00I've been recently watching my Dick Van Dyke D...I've been recently watching my Dick Van Dyke DVD sets and I'm guessing that the writing room of a TV show is similar to that of Rob, Sally's & Buddy's?<br /><br />No?<br /><br />Don't tell me that TV writers don't all have hot wives like Laura!!!<br /><br />Don't shatter that dream!Richard J. Marcejhttp://www.baboonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46413403033538515292009-08-11T04:55:52.822-07:002009-08-11T04:55:52.822-07:00When you're mad at the male lead you can write...When you're mad at the male lead you can write in the direction (gets slapped repeatedly by female lead)<br />This kind of thing is the most fun when either or both are method actors.<br /><br />Also:<br />"Can you think of a better way of making a living once you’re too old to be a porn star?"....hmmmm Ken, there IS that gap in your bio from your twenties...anything you want to *share?*<br /><br />:0)Karen from Mentorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03685540761526680384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-56417403647498446602009-08-11T04:23:13.771-07:002009-08-11T04:23:13.771-07:00Missed one (not as much the in things as twitter):...Missed one (not as much the in things as twitter):<br /><br />And people will follow the feed of your blogimpworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891629480335816158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11646842101769409482009-08-11T03:11:18.173-07:002009-08-11T03:11:18.173-07:00That's an oxymoron. "Lifetime" and &...That's an oxymoron. "Lifetime" and "great movie" do not belong in the same sentence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73881112770800556602009-08-11T01:42:52.977-07:002009-08-11T01:42:52.977-07:00"I work with my wife, which means I can sexua..."I work with my wife, which means I can sexually harass my female co-worker all I like and she can't sue me. "<br /><br /><br />It would make a great lifetime movie if she didAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46403340692821307592009-08-11T00:25:04.472-07:002009-08-11T00:25:04.472-07:00I guess you watched Funny People. I finally saw i...I guess you watched Funny People. I finally saw it the other night. As with every single Judd Apatow movie, it was too long, several scenes were simply awkward, rather than funny, and what is it about some Apatow films where there are incredibly difficult to watch arguments between couples? It's why I didn't like Knocked Up. The movie just felt like being stuck with a couple who argue ALL THE TIME. And I've had experience with that. My wife and I went on a weekend camping trip with another couple who argued the entire time. It was excruciating, but what made it worse was that, individually, they told us they had a fabulous time and wanted to do it again. We're no longer friends with them.Tim W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16860726607106078491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73545271992371922962009-08-10T23:53:57.496-07:002009-08-10T23:53:57.496-07:00I'm not a TV writer, but have been writing a d...I'm not a TV writer, but have been writing a daily radio comedy service for over 16 years. I don't like the writing room atmosphere; prefer to write when I'm alone and can think. My wife is my co-writer, and she also works alone and brings her stuff in to me to blend with mine. <br /><br />This all combines into the ideal job for me. I can be completely noctural (the service goes out at 5 a.m. just before morning shows start). I never need to worry about my retirement because if I retired, I'd sit in a recliner and make humorously nasty remarks about the news. I do that now and get paid for it. I work out of a home office and never have to commute (I hate traffic jams). And best of all, I work with my wife, which means I can sexually harass my female co-worker all I like and she can't sue me. <br /><br />Life is sweet. <br /><br />VW: "reepl." People who repeat themselves.Pat Reedernoreply@blogger.com