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Writing Television Comedy
By Jerry Rannow
Veteran television writer/producer Jerry Rannow gives aspiring and experienced comedy writers a humorous and eye-opening guide to conceiving, writing, and marketing a winning TV sitcom. Drawing on more than twenty-five years' experience, he tells how to construct a story outline, structure and format scripts, develop character and dialogue, pitch to producers, collaborate with other writers, and work with network and studio executives, producers, directors, agents, writers, and stars. Full of laughs and profitable tips for making a living in the business, this book is an invaluable tool for any writer who wants to break into TV comedy. |
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Reviews
"Jerry Rannow captures the essence of the battlefield of 'sitcom' hell. It's a world of angry people creating humor. He's run the gauntlet and survived. A very funny book by an insightful professional."
—Gary Cosay, founding partner, United Talent Agency
"Jerry Rannow's book Writing Television Comedy is full of sound advice from a professional who's been there: insightful details such as the structure of a joke from setup to punchline, the value of the unpredictable, and why certain words are funnier than others. With practical examples from his own career, he guides you through the entire process, from getting your idea to polishing the rewrite. This is an impressive book, the only one I know that makes you laugh while teaching you how to make others laugh."
—John Furia, Jr., past president, Writer's Guild of America; chairman, Division of Writing, School of Cinema-Television, University of Southern California
"Here's the inside story on how to break into the sitcom business."
—Freelance Writer's Report
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