Author: LB

A legendary figure in the television writing and production world with a career going back to the late ’60s, Larry Brody has written and produced hundreds of hours of American and worldwide television and is a consultant to production companies and networks in the U.S. and abroad . Shows written or produced by Brody have won several awards including - yes, it's true - Emmys, Writers Guild Awards, and the Humanitas Award.

Cartoon: ‘Meet a Real Writer’

How “normal” people live their lives:

How writers live theirs: read article

Indie Video & Film for Fun & Profit?

Here at TVWriter™ we’re all gung-ho about indie video and film making, especially of the ultra short and cheap variety. If you’ve given that a try,  you’re probably familiar with the costs, work, aggravation, and rewards for web series and such.

Some indies, however, may be a bit more ambitious. This one’s for y’all:

Shocking truth behind – and beside and in front of – Life Tracker!

How I Raised $150K for My 1st Movie and Never Saw a Dime Back
by Joe McClean

It’s high time indie filmmakers started sharing data. Yes, that includes your budget and your earnings. I’ll go first. read article

The Real Reason Saturday Morning Cartoons Disappeared

A still from one of my favorite episodes of ye olde Silver Surfer Animated Series

NOTE FROM LB: People often ask me why The Silver Surfer animated series went off the air (leaving the ultimate cliffhanger – the destruction of the universe) – um, hanging, and I give them all the answers I was given at the time:

“We got creamed in the ratings.”

“The network thought the show was too mature.” read article

Larry Brody’s Poetry: ‘I Met My Friend The Wild Indian At Dawn’

The Last Picture of the Navajo Dog

 by Larry Brody

NOTE FROM LB

D’neh, the Navajo Dog, is back in this remembrance of days far more glorious than any I’ve experienced that are part of showbiz. Who knew real life could be so shiny and bright?

I Met My Friend The Wild Indian At Dawn

I met my friend the wild Indian at dawn, read article

Larry Brody’s Poetry: ‘I Wish I Had Loved As I Was Loved’

The man in the velcro shirt!

 by Larry Brody

NOTE FROM LB

Short and bittersweet, or so many people may say. But if “art” means being totally honest in one’s work, then this is my acme of artistry. (Or maybe just my bad imitation of wisdom gained by reaching an unexpectedly old age?)

I Wish I Had Loved As I Was Loved

I wish I had loved as I was loved.
I wish I had returned all the fire.
But I was desperate for ten thousand wrong things,
And they were all that could feed my desire. read article