You wanna know how, what, where, when or why? Read Paula Finn’s book. You think you’re funny and you wanna write, right? So write. (Paula Poundstone, Stand-up Comedian, Author, Actor) I've read this book twice, and it hasn't even come out yet. Luckily for us, she asked the right questions and carefully recorded their answers.
Here, in Sitcom Writers Talk Shop, Paula Finn pulls up a chair and pumps these legendary writers and show creators on how they did it and what it was like.
She got to sit down with writers of some of the greatest sitcoms ever made, the ones we circled in TV Guide, and planned our nights around viewing. (Jay Leno, The Tonight Show)įor fans or anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peak at those who've created successful sitcoms.you'll totally enjoy this book! (Valerie Harper, Actress (The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda)) It's a fascinating insight into the world of comedy. How does comedy happen, anyway? You'll hear candid admissions from writers and producers. When it comes to comedy, that couldn't be more untrue. There's an old saying: if you like sausage, don't watch it being made. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Sitcom Writers Talk Shop will appeal to fans of all of these shows and may serve as inspiration to anyone considering a life in comedy. Writers discuss the creative process, how they get unstuck, the backstories of iconic episodes, and how they cope with ridiculous censors, outrageous actors, and their own demons and fears. Phil Rosenthal (Everybody Loves Raymond)įrom these conversations, readers will learn that the business of writing funny has never been all laughs.Matt Williams (Roseanne, Home Improvement).Treva Silverman (The Mary Tyler Moore Show).Leonard Stern (The Honeymooners, Get Smart).Brooks (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Simpsons) In addition to Reiner (The Dick Van Dyke Show) and Lear (All in the Family), this book features in-depth interviews with: The men and women interviewed here include series creators, show runners, and staff writers whose talent and hard work have generated literally millions of laughs. Sitcom Writers Talk Shop: Behind the Scenes with Carl Reiner, Norman Lear, and Other Geniuses of TV Comedy is a collection of conversations with the writers responsible for some of the most memorable shows in television comedy. And while writing comedy, especially good comedy, is serious business-fraught with actor egos, demanding producers, and sleepless nights-it also can result in classic lines of dialogue. Behind every great television show is a group of professionals working at the top of their games-but no one is more important than the writers.
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