So what do you think?

I’m exploring the notion of starting a podcast next year. Yes, I know. I’m very cutting edge. I thought I would do it while I still would be one of the first. My idea is this: Once a week, an hour show.Can you take an hour of me each week?  ...

Which show to spec?

Yesterday I discussed whether writing a spec script from an existing show was necessary.  You can find it here. I'll save you some scrolling.  Today I’m going to talk about which show to write.Just as Friday Questions have become a feature...

Do producers and agents require a spec script from an existing show?

Not really but YES. (I know. What kind of answer is that? Hear me out.) First of all, I’m only talking about comedy specs. The drama world may be different. I don’t know. I'm not dramatic.  Back in the day, spec scripts were the required...

Last night's DICK VAN DYKE SHOW

I loved that CBS showed two classic DICK VAN DYKE SHOW episodes. I didn’t mind that they were colorized, although it was WEIRD. I don’t care how much they say they’ve improved the process, it looks strange.  Still, if that’s what CBS needed...

Black & Blue Christmas

It’s Christmas time in Hollywood and you know what that means – plastic surgery season!Yes, it’s the time of year when stars or anyone over 28 can sneak off for a couple of weeks and get that face lift, tummy tuck, botox treatment, and boob job they’ve...

The Dick Van Dyke Show in color

Tomorrow night CBS will show two colorized episodes of THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW.  Both are spectacular episodes, written by Bill Persky & Sam Denoff.   VanityFair.com posted a great article about the show, and even quoted me. ...