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Comedy: The Guide on the Laugh Track

STRUGGLING comedians often think of executives as equal parts meddlers and gatekeepers. But for two decades Lisa Leingang has made a point of discovering and boosting aspiring Tina Feys and Zach Galifianakises on both coasts. Full Article at The New York Times

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  1. Actress Tina Fey from the TV show '30 Rock' holds her Best Comedy award for a Series, in the press room during the 2009 Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on September 20, 2009.
  2. Actress and producer Tina Fey of "30 Rock" kisses her husband Jeff Richmond, who is also a producer on the show, as they hold their awards they won for best comedy series at the Governors Ball for the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California September 20, 2009.
  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Tina Fey (L) and Mariska Hargitay arrive at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  4. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 19:  Actress Tina Fey poses at the Brahmin booth during the HBO Luxury Lounge in honor of the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 19, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 12:  Comedian Tina Fey attends the 2009 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  6. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 11:  Actors Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan pose with their Best Television Series - Musical Or Comedy award for '30 Rock' in the press room at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 20...
  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Actors Tina Fey (L) and Alec Baldwin pose in the press room with their Emmys for Best Actor for '30 Rock' during the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre on September 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
  8. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Actress Tina Fey (L) attends the Governors Ball for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on September 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
  9. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Actress Tina Fey poses in the press room with her Emmy for Best Actress for '30 Rock' during the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre on September 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

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