the little book of SITCOM

the little book of SITCOM
Author: John Vorhaus
Publisher: Bafflegab Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2012-05-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

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Writing situation comedies isn’t really that hard. So much of what you need to know is already defined for you. You know that your script needs to be a certain short length, with a certain small number of characters. You know that your choice of scenes is limited to your show’s standing sets and maybe one or two swing sets or outside locations. You know how your characters behave and how they’re funny, either because you invented them or because you’re writing for a show where these things are already well established. Sitcom is easy and sitcom is fun. Sitcom is the gateway drug to longer forms of writing. It’s a pretty good buzz and a pretty good ride, a great way to kill an afternoon, or even six months. And now, thanks to comedy writing guru John Vorhaus (author of THE COMIC TOOLBOX: HOW TO BE FUNNY EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT), writing situation comedy is easier than ever. In THE LITTLE BOOK OF SITCOM, you'll find a whole trove of tools, tricks and problem-solving techniques that you can use -- now, today -- to be the sitcom writer of your wildest dreams. Ready to write? Ready to have fun? THE LITTLE BOOK OF SITCOM is the big little book for you.

The Little Book of SITCOM

The Little Book of SITCOM
Author: John Vorhaus
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2012-05-25
Genre: Creative writing
ISBN: 9781477526224

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Writing situation comedies isn't really that hard. So much of what you need to know is already defined for you. You know that your script needs to be a certain short length, with a certain small number of characters. You know that your choice of scenes is limited to your show's standing sets and maybe one or two swing sets or outside locations. You know how your characters behave and how they're funny, either because you invented them or because you're writing for a show where these things are already well established. Sitcom is easy and sitcom is fun. Sitcom is the gateway drug to longer forms of writing. It's a pretty good buzz and a pretty good ride, a great way to kill an afternoon, or even six months.And now, thanks to comedy writing guru John Vorhaus (author of THE COMIC TOOLBOX: HOW TO BE FUNNY EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT), writing situation comedy is easier than ever. In THE LITTLE BOOK OF SITCOM, you'll find a whole trove of tools, tricks and problem-solving techniques that you can use -- now, today -- to be the sitcom writer of your wildest dreams. Ready to write? Ready to have fun? THE LITTLE BOOK OF SITCOM is the big little book for you.

Writing Television Sitcoms (revised)

Writing Television Sitcoms (revised)
Author: Evan S. Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-12-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1101151625

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This new edition of Writing Television Sitcoms features the essential information every would-be teleplay writer needs to know to break into the business, including: - Updated examples from contemporary shows such as 30 Rock, The Office and South Park - Shifts in how modern stories are structured - How to recognize changes in taste and censorship - The reality of reality television - How the Internet has created series development opportunities - A refined strategy for approaching agents and managers - How pitches and e-queries work - or don't - The importance of screenwriting competitions

The Great TV Sitcom Book

The Great TV Sitcom Book
Author: Rick Mitz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1980
Genre: Situation comedies (Television programs)
ISBN:

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The Little Book of Big Visions

The Little Book of Big Visions
Author: Sandrine Micossé-Aikins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2012
Genre: Artists, Black
ISBN: 9783942885317

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Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979

Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979
Author: Bob Leszczak
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2012-11-08
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786493054

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This book finally casts a spotlight on some short-lived and almost forgotten sitcoms--those which aired for only one single season. Many books have already been written about situation comedies that enjoyed long and storied runs on television but this volume focuses upon the others. Overflowing with fresh facts, interviews, photographs, and stories, nearly 300 short-lived sitcoms over a 32 year span are presented A-to-Z, whether network or syndicated, prime time or Saturday morning.

Comedy Writing 4 Life

Comedy Writing 4 Life
Author: John Vorhaus
Publisher: Bafflegab Books
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2013-10-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

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Like all of John Vorhaus's books on writing (The Comic Toolbox, Creativity Rules; that list goes on), Comedy Writing 4 Life makes the creative process easy, fun and accessible to absolutely everyone. Whether you're into stand-up, sketch or improv, situation comedies or comic screenplays, cartoons, video, blogging, whatever, you're going to find so much value in this slim volume that your head will literally explode. Literally. Pieces of it will be found for miles around. You'll learn the fundamental secret of comedy (no secret; comedy is cruelty), how to use filters to create comic characters, simple storytelling shortcuts, and just tons more. With pithy advice like, "Fail big!" and plenty of entertaining exercises that you can do as you go, CW4L presents a simple, effective guide to success in comedy writing and beyond. If you're serious about being frivolous, this little book will change your comedy writing for life.

Believe (Little Guide to Ted Lasso)

Believe (Little Guide to Ted Lasso)
Author: Orange Hippo!
Publisher: Little Book of
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2022-05-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781800692336

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The phenomenon that is Ted Lasso is not going away any time soon. This super-funny show about an American coach who comes to England to run a Premier League football team has caught the hearts television watchers around the world - as well as the eye of critics and prize-givers worldwide. Perhaps it is the feel-good nature of the show and its timing that has seen it awarded Emmy awards aplenty, as well as many others. But it's more likely that such a funny, sharply scripted, brilliantly delivered comedy of manners, nationality, rationality, relationships and inspiration about someone who is so fundamentally decent and willing to help others, has mass appeal and critical acclaim. The third series is much anticipated, with Apple TV+ declaring that it will be out in 2022. BELIEVE... contains amusing quotes from the show, including many classic one-liners from Ted and the rest of the brilliant cast, as well as fun facts and stats about the actors, characters, writers and producers. Not to mention tea, scones and soccer. So let's quit goofing around and get on with it... Whistle! Whistle!

You're Lucky You're Funny

You're Lucky You're Funny
Author: Phil Rosenthal
Publisher: Plume
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007-09-25
Genre: Television producers and directors
ISBN: 9780452288782

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The creator and executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, on how to make a sitcom classic and keep laughing This laugh-out-loud memoir takes readers backstage and inside the writers’ room of one of America’s best-loved shows. With more than 17 million viewers and more than seventy Emmy nominations—including two wins for best comedy—Everybody Loves Raymond reigned supreme in television comedy for almost a decade. Phil Rosenthal was there at the beginning. United by a shared lifetime of family dysfunction, he and Ray Romano found endless material to keep the show fresh and funny for its entire run. Alongside hilarious anecdotes from the series and his own career misadventures prior to working on the show, Rosenthal provides an enlightening and entertaining look at how sitcoms are written and characters developed. You’re Lucky You’re Funny is an inspiration to aspiring creators of comedy and a must read for the show’s millions of devoted fans.

Laughs, Luck . . . and Lucy

Laughs, Luck . . . and Lucy
Author: Jess Oppenheimer
Publisher: Gregg Oppenheimer
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1999-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780815605843

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The man Lucille Ball called the brains of I Love Lucy gives us an inside view of television history as it was being made. Jess Oppenheimer's famous sitcom was the most popular and influential television phenomenon in the history of the medium. Forty-five years after its debut, it remains a favourite the world over.