tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post4498618100883617176..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: A writer's tortureBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87154287618492828522021-10-15T09:17:15.500-07:002021-10-15T09:17:15.500-07:00I'm under Michael: https://www.imdb.com/name/n...I'm under Michael: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1106318/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1mike schlesingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824197221204862706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-22965339454449309402021-10-13T19:34:14.247-07:002021-10-13T19:34:14.247-07:00@ Mike
1988? I guess that would have been "M...@ Mike<br /><br />1988? I guess that would have been "Miami Vice"? Have you ever sold a script? I couldn't find your name on IMDb...Neccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01259970343794306931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-10716930914754953782021-10-13T16:06:09.552-07:002021-10-13T16:06:09.552-07:00I was at work one day when I got a call from Dick ...I was at work one day when I got a call from Dick Wolf's office. I was told he had heard about a script I'd written and had to read it RIGHTTHISMINUTE. I told the lady I'd be happy to pop it in the mail, but she said no, he had to have it RIGHTTHISMINUTE and they were going to send a messenger over to get it. I gave them the address; fortunately, I had a copy in my office and was able to quickly xerox a copy, stuff it in an envelope and leave it at the front desk. It was picked up about 45 minutes later.<br /><br />Two or three days later, I'd heard nothing back, so I called the office. One of Mr. Wolf's assistants assured me that the script had indeed arrived. About a week later, I again called and was again told that he indeed had the script. I professed my puzzlement as to why this was taking so long when he had to have it RIGHTTHISMINUTE. She reassured me that I would be contacted soon.<br /><br />Another week went by and I called a third time. I said that if he didn't like it, that's fine, but I'd appreciate some kind of response regardless of what it was. And again I was reassured that I would be hearing back very soon.<br /><br />That was 1988--thirty-three years ago. I'm still waiting.<br />mike schlesingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824197221204862706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-79061652193480880082021-10-13T07:54:30.297-07:002021-10-13T07:54:30.297-07:00I know that waiting and agonizing all too well. I...I know that waiting and agonizing all too well. It happens almost every time I submit a first draft of project, going slowly nuts as feedback fails to come.<br /><br />And almost every time I receive a very Zen (?) lesson in "Everyone has their own life." The project might be filling my world just now, but it's only one of a half-dozen on the client's desk. Or the client broke a tooth at lunch and has been out of commission for a couple of days. Or once the client knew I had all pertinent info, they took a few days to go fishing, confident I'd deliver the goods.<br /><br />And all the angst transforms to mild embarrassment when an email finally arrives, beginning with "OMG!! We love it!"Big Murrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311467081145732439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24259585167768659962021-10-12T17:33:01.659-07:002021-10-12T17:33:01.659-07:00Nothing like the excitement when you do a follow-u...Nothing like the excitement when you do a follow-up call after a few months to "officially" get a pass and you find out that they haven't even read it yet. Only business where finding out that people haven't done their job is great news.GeeRabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174671817754361413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69583683392240055742021-10-12T13:34:13.413-07:002021-10-12T13:34:13.413-07:00I guess that contradicts the old saying, "No ...I guess that contradicts the old saying, "No news is good news." <br />I'm curious. Do you still experience the same problems with your plays? Or is this just a TV thing?<br /><br />M.B.Mike Bloodworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755626259169126800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87397569858673707362021-10-12T12:04:59.687-07:002021-10-12T12:04:59.687-07:00The jack story echoes the "Upstart!" epi...The jack story echoes the "Upstart!" episode from DUCK SOUP (1933). It's probably even older than that.Buttermilk Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430011403223875192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-18712367460412565932021-10-12T09:08:52.706-07:002021-10-12T09:08:52.706-07:00Rejection and waiting is hard to take, whether it ...Rejection and waiting is hard to take, whether it comes from a professional relationship or a personal one. I don't know if I have the thick skin for either.Ere I Saw Elbanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81570175055836761162021-10-12T07:43:37.172-07:002021-10-12T07:43:37.172-07:00It's encouraging (and such a relief!) to know ...It's encouraging (and such a relief!) to know that someone with all your talent, experience, awards, work on pivotal shows in television history that will continue to be watched and beloved long after all of us are gone, and did I mention talent, still feels this way, like us newbies and/or lowlies. Thank you for sharing this, Ken. Truly.mcduffertonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottefullerton/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86660912017846641822021-10-12T07:34:53.159-07:002021-10-12T07:34:53.159-07:00Thank you Ken. I’m going to read and reread this ...Thank you Ken. I’m going to read and reread this post to keep calm and comforted every time I wait…and wait…wait.<br /><br />And wait some more.<br /><br />Best,<br />Bob WaldmanBob Waldmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21661715455653705912021-10-12T06:26:20.236-07:002021-10-12T06:26:20.236-07:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcbglml9KRohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcbglml9KRoVincentShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882196847468143484noreply@blogger.com