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Nostalgia for Sitcoms and Unexpected Career Paths
22:22 - 25:53 (03:31)
A conversation about the appeal of sitcoms and the surprise of unexpected career opportunities.
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The traditional sitcom has become too much of a minefield, with network executives becoming too careful, taking out all of the jokes and leaving what's left on the air.
22:22 - 23:28 (01:06)
Summary
The traditional sitcom has become too much of a minefield, with network executives becoming too careful, taking out all of the jokes and leaving what's left on the air. Many who have had the successes as Jerry Seinfeld have spent their lives trying to chase that success, but Jerry is content with what he has created, and knows he may not be able to replicate it.
ChapterNostalgia for Sitcoms and Unexpected Career Paths
Episode"Jerry Seinfeld"
PodcastSmartLess
The co-creator of Survivor, Mark Burnett, shares his surprise and satisfaction with the show's success and his lack of desire to pursue a scripted TV show.
23:28 - 24:22 (00:54)
Summary
The co-creator of Survivor, Mark Burnett, shares his surprise and satisfaction with the show's success and his lack of desire to pursue a scripted TV show.
ChapterNostalgia for Sitcoms and Unexpected Career Paths
Episode"Jerry Seinfeld"
PodcastSmartLess
The speaker talks about his earlier plan of becoming a successful stand-up comedian, which he was happy with, and how he has now reached that goal and can focus on doing what he loves the most.
24:22 - 24:42 (00:20)
Summary
The speaker talks about his earlier plan of becoming a successful stand-up comedian, which he was happy with, and how he has now reached that goal and can focus on doing what he loves the most.
ChapterNostalgia for Sitcoms and Unexpected Career Paths
Episode"Jerry Seinfeld"
PodcastSmartLess
During the pandemic, one of Jerry Seinfeld's writers suggested they make a movie about pop tarts, and five years after Seinfeld originally laughed it off, they wrote and are now shooting the film with Seinfeld directing.
24:42 - 25:53 (01:11)
Summary
During the pandemic, one of Jerry Seinfeld's writers suggested they make a movie about pop tarts, and five years after Seinfeld originally laughed it off, they wrote and are now shooting the film with Seinfeld directing.