PUNCHING THE CLOWN is a Catchy Title, Don’tcha Think?

…So catchy, in fact, that co-writer-director Gregori Viens and co-writer-star Henry Phillips of the Slamdance Audience-Award winning feature film of the same name, are turning it into a Showtime series, with Chuck Martin of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT joining the writing mix.

If the series bears any resemblance to the film as described on IMDB, viewers like us – you know, the True Believers in Showbiz – are going to have something solid to watch: read article

ABC Buys Sitcom Set in the ’50s From 2 Writers Who Were Born in 1980

…So that’s perfect network-think, hands down.

         

We, however, have to admit that we’re rooting for this one to work. It’s called THE HOUSEWIVES and is about three housewives in 1954, when our blessed mum was, in fact exactly one year old. (What does that have to do with anything? Just trying to show that we have some link to the time period, that’s all.) read article

Another Day Another Good Deal for Bowie & Sussman

Let’s face it, BIG BANK THEORY lovers, one BBT is not enough. Luckily, CBS is seriously giving us another (kinda):

These guys are actors, which means we don’t have to I.D. them cuz y’all know who they be.

‘Big Bang Theory’ Duo Sell Semi-Autobiographical Comedy to CBS – by Lesley Goldberg

CBS is expanding its relationship with The Big Bang Theory‘s John Ross Bowie andKevin Sussman. read article

HOUSE and COMMON LAW Writer Gets New Show Script Order from ABC

…Because if there’s anything we need on the networks it’s more series about domestic terrorism. And featuring spies who can’t remember what they’ve done or might do. They’re all around us in real life as it is, right? Right?

Nah, we don’t think so either. But:

‘House’ Scribe Sells Terrorism Drama to ABC – by Lesley Goldberg (The Hollywood Reporter)
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LB: How to Practice So It Really Does Make Perfect

A Better Way to Practice – by Noa Kageyama

While it may be true that there are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going, there certainly are ways of needlessly prolonging the journey. We often waste lots of time because nobody ever taught us the most effective and efficient way to practice. Whether it’s learning how to code, improving your writing skills, or playing a musical instrument, practicing the right way can mean the difference between good and great. read article