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Posts tagged "NBC"

Women Writers... "... not just a quota... common sense.."

Yet another salvo in the absolutely ridiculous and archaic “women aren’t funny” thing…. … but to a larger extent it’s about the idea of quotas in the world of writers and comedy. The source is pretty inpeachable, Dan Harmon (showrunner of NBC’s Community, writer for The Sarah Silverman Show, and much more.)  For the full... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
June 8, 2011 at 11:55 pm
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The WORST Law & Order Moments

After twenty years on network TV and about a bajillion reruns on TNT, NBC’s workhorse “Law & Order” will end this year. For 17 years, it was a great show (and yes, that’s not a typo) with dozens of Emmys, Golden Globes and more but it hasn’t all been roses and wine. I think I’ve... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
May 14, 2010 at 3:03 pm
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Worst Improvised Moments of 2009! - Round 2!

Here are the remaining nominees for this years WIMi! Check out the first five jerks here.  6) You know, it’s tough being a governor nowadays. Sometimes you just want to get away from it all. Perhaps, a nice hike would be just the thing to relax my gubernatorial woes. Or maybe not. (well, whatever you... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
December 4, 2009 at 2:48 pm
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"Community" Family Reunion

Two great Chicago improvisers just happen to be siblings! Craig Cackowski was one of my idols when I first joined the world of Chicago Improv. He was an amazing performer, great coach, wonderful teacher, excellent Hearts player/announcer and now he lives out in LA. His sister, Liz Cackowski, would join Chicago Improv later and both... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
December 4, 2009 at 12:41 am
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