Chapter
Embracing the Fun in Competitive Environments
34:58 - 38:44 (03:45)
A former Saturday Night Live writer shares their experience of focusing on the fun rather than competitiveness when pitching ideas during the weekly writer's meetings.
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The Black Version is a show that features all black improvisers and comedians improvising versions of popular movies.
34:58 - 35:51 (00:53)
Summary
The Black Version is a show that features all black improvisers and comedians improvising versions of popular movies. Many successful comedians such as Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, and Gary Anthony Williams have participated in the show.
ChapterEmbracing the Fun in Competitive Environments
EpisodeHeidi Gardner
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
In the early stages of pursuing a career, it's important to maintain a sense of fun and possibility while finding the drive to overcome failure and humiliation.
35:51 - 37:24 (01:33)
Summary
In the early stages of pursuing a career, it's important to maintain a sense of fun and possibility while finding the drive to overcome failure and humiliation.
ChapterEmbracing the Fun in Competitive Environments
EpisodeHeidi Gardner
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
SNL writers pitch more sketches than they know will get picked so they increase their odds of getting one thing in.
37:24 - 38:44 (01:19)
Summary
SNL writers pitch more sketches than they know will get picked so they increase their odds of getting one thing in. It can be a challenge to come up with enough content to pitch each week.