Hollywood Reporter logo Hollywood Reporter 1 month ago

TV writing hasn't adapted for the Web

NEW YORK -- The Internet is a great promotional tool for TV comedy and TV comedy hopefuls, but writers and producers from top shows say they haven't adjusted their writing style to fit Web sensibilities. Full Article at Hollywood Reporter

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  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Correspondents for 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart' Jason Jones (L) and Wyatt Cenac (C) and contributor John Hodgman (R), arrive at Comedy Central's Emmy Awards party at the STK restaurant on September 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
  4. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: TV host Jon Stewart (R) accepts the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series award for 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart'onstage during the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre on September 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
  5. ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 5: Correspondent Jason Jones poses after a rehearsal for the taping of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Restoring Honor & Dignity to the White House' at the McNally Smith College of Music September 5, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  6. ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 4: Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (L) is interviewed by host Jon Stewart during a taping of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Restoring Honor & Dignity to the White House' at the McNally Smith College of Music September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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