Clearly, he'd done a lot of prep. And I'm wondering, where does the WGA draw the line? Is it still "writing" if you come up with all the jokes beforehand but don't write them down anywhere except on the little white board in your head?
yeah...i thought about that later (Colbert was very entertaining as well)...yes there were lots of nods to the writers and missing or supporting the writers, but if shows this funny without writers is that really a good thing?
And yes...is writing on white in mind still crossing a line of sorts?
Was there anything on the TelePrompter, d'you think?
On the "quality" front, though, I think there will be some issues soon enough. No doubt Jon Stewart can write funny with three weeks prep, but can he write funny 4 times a week? I assume not, or he wouldn't *need* a writing staff.
Dennis, would you and other writers be interested in promoting a group trying to help the "below the line" people like costumers, carpenters, drivers, etc. If you donate at http://new.mptvfund.org/cm/Foundation/Donate%20Online.html you can put "Cash for the Crew" in the notes to let the MPTV Fund know you're thinking of the crew.
During the brief period of my life when I thought I wanted to work in some avenue of show business (I got better) I had lots of friends who were editors, light operators, stuff like that, and I hate thinking that folks who have nothing to do with the dispute are being impacted so badly. So should you wish to spread this info, I'd like it.
BTW, Allyson Beatrice is going to be auctioning off writer-autographed scripts to raise $$ for the folks affected by the strike. If you or any of your writing buddies were to donate some, it'd be awesome. I'd bid on any of the BT ones, and I think I'd be outbid by thousands of fans way more rabid than I am. If you want to participate, email her at Allyson000@aol.com and let her know.
Yes, I did just finish her book. How did you know?
I'd be up for donating a script, I guess, but I doubt it would hold much truck without an actor signing it.
That sounds like a nice fund. I've been making donations myself to the Actors Fund
actorsfund.org
Despite the title (apparently in the 1880s when the fund was formed, anyone in show business was called an 'actor') it also helps all crew people -- and they have 125 years experience doing it!
And hey, George Clooney gave em 25 grand recently, so there you go.
Actually, Denis, she's specifically auctioning off scripts autographed by the writers. I found out about it here (http://www.allysonbeatrice.com/blog/2007/12/helping_crew_affected_by_produ.html) and while she does seem to be referring to writers on strike, I can't imagine she'd turn down anything. I'm sure there's more detail elsewhere on her site and if you want me to find it for you I'll give it a shot. FWIW, I honestly think if you autographed a copy of "The Devil You Know," fangurls would get feral with each other trying to buy it. You have fans, son, you really do.
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A fucking rock star indeed...like bumping into an old friend.
It was kinda sweet seeing him struggle a bit.
Clearly, he'd done a lot of prep. And I'm wondering, where does the WGA draw the line? Is it still "writing" if you come up with all the jokes beforehand but don't write them down anywhere except on the little white board in your head?
yeah...i thought about that later (Colbert was very entertaining as well)...yes there were lots of nods to the writers and missing or supporting the writers, but if shows this funny without writers is that really a good thing?
And yes...is writing on white in mind still crossing a line of sorts?
You have to give Stewart credit for being angry and scathing both sides and actually acknowledging the complications/posturing escalation going on.
Was there anything on the TelePrompter, d'you think?
On the "quality" front, though, I think there will be some issues soon enough. No doubt Jon Stewart can write funny with three weeks prep, but can he write funny 4 times a week? I assume not, or he wouldn't *need* a writing staff.
Dennis, would you and other writers be interested in promoting a group trying to help the "below the line" people like costumers, carpenters, drivers, etc. If you donate at http://new.mptvfund.org/cm/Foundation/Donate%20Online.html you can put "Cash for the Crew" in the notes to let the MPTV Fund know you're thinking of the crew.
During the brief period of my life when I thought I wanted to work in some avenue of show business (I got better) I had lots of friends who were editors, light operators, stuff like that, and I hate thinking that folks who have nothing to do with the dispute are being impacted so badly. So should you wish to spread this info, I'd like it.
BTW, Allyson Beatrice is going to be auctioning off writer-autographed scripts to raise $$ for the folks affected by the strike. If you or any of your writing buddies were to donate some, it'd be awesome. I'd bid on any of the BT ones, and I think I'd be outbid by thousands of fans way more rabid than I am. If you want to participate, email her at Allyson000@aol.com and let her know.
Yes, I did just finish her book. How did you know?
I'd be up for donating a script, I guess, but I doubt it would hold much truck without an actor signing it.
That sounds like a nice fund. I've been making donations myself to the Actors Fund
actorsfund.org
Despite the title (apparently in the 1880s when the fund was formed, anyone in show business was called an 'actor') it also helps all crew people -- and they have 125 years experience doing it!
And hey, George Clooney gave em 25 grand recently, so there you go.
Actually, Denis, she's specifically auctioning off scripts autographed by the writers. I found out about it here (http://www.allysonbeatrice.com/blog/2007/12/helping_crew_affected_by_produ.html) and while she does seem to be referring to writers on strike, I can't imagine she'd turn down anything. I'm sure there's more detail elsewhere on her site and if you want me to find it for you I'll give it a shot. FWIW, I honestly think if you autographed a copy of "The Devil You Know," fangurls would get feral with each other trying to buy it. You have fans, son, you really do.
http://www.allysonbeatrice.com/blog/2007/12/helping_
crew_affected_by_produ.html
There! Now you just have to cut and paste it. Damn all this technology anyway.
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