Girls, don't let this happen to YOU!

Oh, the humanity!  The heartbreak!  Imagine if she had slept with a roadie.  Or worse -- a writer. Let this be a cautionary tale.  Never sleep with a celebrity until you've determined he's important enough.   Now this...

Richard Dreyfuss is in a sitcom?

Did you know there is a sitcom starring Richard Dreyfuss? It’s on the air now. It’s been on the air for a couple of weeks. Yes, Richard Dreyfuss, the Oscar winner. The show is called YOUR FAMILY OR MINE and it’s on TBS. Other cast members include...

Where is Howard Beale when we need him?

This is a RANT.  A real angry one.   What’s the point of having a union if it goes against the overwhelming wishes of its members? That’s exactly what happened last week when Los Angeles Actors Equity members voted over 2-1 to keep things...

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame Is Hiring

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame Is Hiring. Months ago, I saw the VIP package deal for the New York City stop on Waka Flocka Flame's current tour: $75 to get backstage, a photo and a personal resume review. Waka Flocka Flame is hiring a professional blunt roller,...

Next up on open mic night -- the President of the United States

Some random thoughts on last Saturday's Correspondents Dinner...Obama killed. He should be the new host of THE DAILY SHOW. My guess is Nixon wasn’t hilarious at his Correspondents Dinners. I missed the Red Carpet show. Was Sam Rubin & Mindy Burbano...

The MASH finale returns

Next Sunday night, MeTV is airing the MASH finale, along with new interviews with members of the cast, production team, and even me. These interviews were recorded last year for a proposed documentary on MASH (that is still in the works). Much to...

What does studio coverage look like?

There has been a lot of discussion in the comments section about the value of readers and coverage.  A number of you have asked "What does a coverage report actually look like?"  Tying in with yesterday's post where I reference the screenplay...

Levine & Isaacs -- you're fired!

It’s not uncommon for writers to get fired off of film projects. You turn in a draft, the phone stops ringing, and then you learn that someone else has been hired to rewrite you. Larry Gelbart, at a WGA membership meeting debating one of our...

Friday Questions

Who’s ready for some Friday Questions?Gazzoo gets us started. I notice that beginning in season six of MASH, two chopper shots were changed in the opening credit sequence (the one under the main title, and the quick one before the chorus). The shots...

The Best MetroPCS Phones of 2015

The Best MetroPCS Phones of 2015. MetroPCS has some insanely affordable phones, and we’re going to help you find the best ones across all platforms. MetroPCS provides No Contract Cell Phones and Low-Rate Prepaid Plans with Unlimited Talk, Text and Web...

Geek Box Spoilers & Coupons: Clues for April From Loot Crate, Power Up Box and Nerd Block

Geek Box Spoilers & Coupons: Clues for April From Loot Crate, Power Up Box and Nerd Block, If you are a gamer or geek, chances are you like to keep up with the latest gadgets, video games and figurines from favorite movies or TV shows. Ensure you...

Administrative Professionals Day 2015 in United States

Administrative Professionals Day 2015 in United States, Administrative Professionals Day is April 22 in the United States. Administrative Professionals Day® highlights the important role of administrative professionals in all sectors of the modern economy...

Crazy Jewish Mom

Jewish mothers are a staple of comedy. From Ida Morganstern in RHODA to Beverly in THE GOLDBERGS to Marie in EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND (Yes, the Barones are technically Italian, but don’t kid yourself, she’s JEWISH) Jewish mothers provide a wealth of...

The most insane game show ever... or at least, this week

WARNING:  Adult content.  (So now you want to read on even more.) How has American TV not jumped on this concept? Talk about “can’t miss.” Remember a reality show a couple of years ago called KILLER KARAOKE? Contestants had to sing karaoke...

Tibetan mastiffs abandoned as fad comes to an end in China

Tibetan mastiffs abandoned as fad comes to an end in China. The Tibetan mastiff, a shepherding dog native to the Himalayan highlands, would only a few short years ago sell for around $250,000 at auction to status-conscious Chinese. Mastiff breeders...

Courtney Stodden shares Instagram of Naked Bathtub Selfie

Courtney Stodden shares Instagram of Naked Bathtub Selfie, Just call her Courtney Sodden! Ms Stodden shares Instagram snap of herself soaking in bathtub. Just call her Courtney Sodden! Courtney Stodden seductively curled up in a bathtub in a photo shared...

What are the chances of your favorite show coming back next year?

Some of your favorite shows may be on the bubble. Networks are now just getting in their pilots and in a couple of weeks will announce their fall schedules and order additional shows for midseason. Most of the hit series have already been picked...

Women I love

At a newsstand once I saw an Esquire magazine with the headline “Women We Love.” I eagerly leafed through the magazine, figuring I was going to see great glossy photos of hot women. Instead, the women they loved were like Golda Meir and Madeline Albright....

Character actors

My heart goes out to character actors.When you read casting breakdowns there are a lot more productions seeking, “Male, 30’s, handsome, charming” than “Overweight, 50’s, Italian/Russian mix, unibrow”.And the few character actors that are successful...

ORPHAN BLACK returns tonight!

Here in the States, ORPHAN BLACK returns tonight for it’s third season. This is the TV equivalent of pitchers and catchers report. I’ve been waiting for months.For those who are not familiar with ORPHAN BLACK (like TV Academy members obviously),...

Friday Questions

Time for more of your FQ’s and my FA’s. Eric E. Durnan starts us off: I've read on here where there have been complaints/comments about the color on MASH. Now that all the episodes save the finale are on Netflix, have you seen the quality presented...

The real suspense this pilot season

Most people in television are either underpaid or overpaid.When actors sign on to pilots they commit to the series for five to seven years. If the show becomes a huge hit in season two, the network and studio (often they’re the same) makes a shitload...