Herbie J Pilato: So, you want “funny”? Check out these moments from TV history….

by Herbie J Pilato

mayberry

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW   (Season 4, Ep. 7: “A Black Day for Mayberry”)

Written by John Whedon read article

TV Writing Isn’t as Easy as It Looks

Nor is it always fun.

Alan Kirschenbaum by himself, on Instagram

PASSINGS: Alan Kirschenbaum (L.A. Times)

Alan Kirschenbaum, a TV producer and comedy writer who worked on shows including ‘Raising Hope,’ ‘My Name is Earl’ and ‘Yes, Dear,’ dies at 51.

Alan Kirschenbaum, 51, a television producer and comedy writer who worked on such shows as“Raising Hope,”“My Name is Earl” and “Yes, Dear,” which he co-created, was found dead Friday at his Burbank home.

Early reports indicate he may have committed suicide, according to a spokesman for the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. No other details were released. An autopsy is pending. read article

Speaking of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND

…Is it just us or has the current hiatus been going on way too long? ‘Cuz if feels like it’s never coming back.

Really missin’ Peter Boyle

Why aren’t you in the room, hard at work? %#@! writers!

EDITED BY LB TO ADD: Um, minion, sorry to tell you this but RAYMOND’s been off the air since 2005. It just looks like it’s still on because every local/cable channel on the planet shows the reruns. Like FRAZIER, and GOLDEN GIRLS. Guess RAYMOND’s become a classic. read article