Comedy Writers on Episodic Orders, How to Define Tone and the State of the Sitcom in the Streaming Age
Variety reports on its A Night in the Writers Room: Awards Season event, where comedy writers discussed episodic orders, tone and the state of the sitcom. The piece highlights Michael Schur, known for "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place," who said he is worried about the sitcom's future as he prepares to launch his latest series, Peacock's "Dig." Schur voiced concern about the industry's focus on "completion rates," calling it part of a "tech bro" ethos that has "seeped into our business."
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Comedy Writers on Episodic Orders, How to Define Tone and the State of the Sitcom in the Streaming Age
TV comedy vet Michael Schur (“Parks and Recreation,” “The Good Place”) is worried about the state of the sitcom. As he prepares to launch his latest series, Peacock’s “Dig,” he’s concerned about the industry’s focus on “completion rates.” “That’s part of this new kind of ‘tech bro’ ethos that has seeped into our business,” he […]
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