By Ken Levine
Monday, July 01, 2019

Misc.- Takes

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In no order of importance… I’m guessing the current WGA battle with the ATA (talent agencies) will ultimately be resolved in the courts....
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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Weekend Post

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I’m always looking for cheesy reality shows to laugh at and bring to your attention. Recently, I heard about one that showed great promi...
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Friday, June 28, 2019

Friday Questions

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Closing out June with Friday Questions. What might yours be? From Keith: Now that you're doing your plays do you try to write to...
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

EP129: Our Pilot That Failed at ABC and HBO

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Okay, two versions of this pilot failed at two different networks, but Levine & Isaacs got to hang out with the president of the United ...
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ITV bans male-only comedy writer rooms

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A number of readers have asked me to comment on this: ITV, the biggest broadcast production and distribution company in the UK recently ...
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest

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The New Yorker magazine has a weekly feature:  the cartoon caption contest.   They feature a cartoon and readers are invited to submit fun...
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Monday, June 24, 2019

Why Romcoms are bombing

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Interesting article in the Hollywood Reporter on the recent decline of Romantic Comedies and possible reasons why. Not since CRAZY RICH...
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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Weekend Post

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Last weekend I posted a scene from Steve Gordon's original screenplay of ARTHUR.  The draft was 147 pages so needless to say a number...
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Friday, June 21, 2019

Friday Questions

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June Friday Questions are busting out all over. What’s yours? Mitchell Hundred leads off. I've been thinking a lot lately about b...
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

EP128: Ken’s Commencement Speech and Welcoming in Summer

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If  Ken  were to ever speak at a college graduation, this would be his speech.  And then he reflects on summers past. Listen to the Hollywo...
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Comedians in cars getting coffee

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Okay, I may be the only person on the planet who thinks this but I don’t like COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE. I know I’m spitting on t...
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Best game show host. "Who is Alex Trebek?"

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I’ve always been a fan. He’s done a great job hosting JEOPARDY. And it’s not easy. You need laser-focus, the ability to pronounce f...
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Monday, June 17, 2019

Bring back sparkling dialogue

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I received a lot of good buzz from this weekend's post where I featured a scene that wasn't shot in the original movie of ARTHUR b...
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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Weekend Post

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One of my favorite comedies of all time is Steve Gordon’s ARTHUR.  I love the screenplay.  Steve tragically passed away waaaaay too young....
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Friday, June 14, 2019

Friday Questions

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It's Flag Day. What better way to celebrate than with Friday Questions? Patrick Wahl leads off. Lots of questions about producer ...
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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

EP127: Meet Kara Mayer Robinson: celebrity journalist

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Kara Mayer Robinson has written for the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Hollywood Reporter, and has her own podcast, “Really Famous.” She and...
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Take the Pan Am Experience yourself

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Yesterday, I shared the Pan Am Experience.  Today I thought I'd show you some photos. Daughter Annie & Jon hanging out in the lou...
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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The Pan Am Experience

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One of the things that is gone forever is the golden age of air travel. Flying used to be part of the fun and anticipation of a trip. No...
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Monday, June 10, 2019

What Constitutes a Comedy?

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How funny does a project have to be to be considered a “comedy?” It depends on the expectations and whether they are met. If a half...
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Saturday, June 08, 2019

Weekend Post

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The Tony Awards are Sunday night!!! Hello?  Are you still there? God bless CBS for continuing to air them despite the fact that no one...
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