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Photography and Character Likability
46:22 - 54:04 (07:42)
The speaker discusses the importance of character likability in media and how it relates to audience identification, as well as sharing personal anecdotes from their experiences in the television industry.
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The success of a TV comedy heavily relies on the likability of its characters.
46:22 - 47:58 (01:36)
Summary
The success of a TV comedy heavily relies on the likability of its characters. Audiences need to be able to identify with, or see themselves in, the main characters in order to enjoy the show fully.
ChapterPhotography and Character Likability
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The writer of The Office, Lee Eisenberg, discusses the plot of the Christmas episode from the second season where Michael Scott changes the Secret Santa to a Yankee Swap and receives an oven mitt as a gift.
48:01 - 50:26 (02:25)
Summary
The writer of The Office, Lee Eisenberg, discusses the plot of the Christmas episode from the second season where Michael Scott changes the Secret Santa to a Yankee Swap and receives an oven mitt as a gift.
ChapterPhotography and Character Likability
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses how to create more interesting and well-rounded characters in fiction by using personalization, overlapping traits, and adding depth to their personalities.
50:27 - 52:14 (01:46)
Summary
This episode discusses how to create more interesting and well-rounded characters in fiction by using personalization, overlapping traits, and adding depth to their personalities.
ChapterPhotography and Character Likability
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Brian Baumgartner discusses behind the scenes stories from the popular TV show 'The Office', including how they developed characters and storylines over the course of the series.
52:15 - 54:04 (01:48)
Summary
Brian Baumgartner discusses behind the scenes stories from the popular TV show 'The Office', including how they developed characters and storylines over the course of the series.