Chapter
Breaking Down Barriers in Network Comedy
The desire to move network comedy into a new direction, breaking down barriers between writers and other industry professionals inspired this podcast episode. The speakers hope to make network comedies more creative, introducing techniques like single camera and eliminating the use of laugh tracks.
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Two friends discuss the shift from traditional network comedy to single-camera shows without laugh tracks, and the challenges of pushing boundaries on network television.
21:36 - 23:32 (01:56)
Summary
Two friends discuss the shift from traditional network comedy to single-camera shows without laugh tracks, and the challenges of pushing boundaries on network television.
ChapterBreaking Down Barriers in Network Comedy
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The speaker shares their experience in show business where factory-made TV lacked creativity and discouraged collaboration between writers and actors, and also explains how great ad libs can make a difference in an episode.
23:32 - 25:44 (02:12)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience in show business where factory-made TV lacked creativity and discouraged collaboration between writers and actors, and also explains how great ad libs can make a difference in an episode.