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WRITING THE TV COMEDY (5 Wk)
Writing Pad West
Los Angeles, CA
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Do you have a hysterical idea for next season's hit breakout comedy? Then this class is for you. Let successful TV writer Michael Saltzman (Mad Men, Murphy Brown), share his secrets for developing the DNA of your show, finding the funny, crafting characters that bring us back, season after season. In this class, Michael will give you everything you need to write a knockout half-hour pilot. By the end of this class, you'll have developed the formula for your series, defined your main characters, and completed an irresistible draft of a pilot. Laugh track not included.


Instructor: Michael Saltzman
Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $595 (Includes snacks and tea)
Location: Writing Pad West (Wilshire Blvd. and Beverly Glen, Los Angeles, CA 90024)
Note: This class will be limited to 9 students.

About Michael Saltzman:
Michael Saltzman was a writer and Consulting Producer on the multi-Emmy-winning AMC drama, "Mad Men" for two seasons. He has written for numerous TV shows, including NBC's "Wings," CBS's "Murphy Brown," which he ran in its final seasons, and NBC's "The Naked Truth," which he also ran in its final season. Michael was also the Co-Executive producer on NBC's "DAG." He created and was the Executive Producer on "Baby Bob" for Viacom and CBS. He received an Emmy nomination for "Murphy Brown." In features, he was the original writer on the first "The Pink Panther" movie starring Steve Martin and directed by Shawn Levy. Michael is an Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he teaches a course in writing for television. He has sold 10 pilots, two of which went to series. He holds a BA from Yale University and a Master's Degree from Columbia University's Graduate School Of Journalism.
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Location

Writing Pad West (View)
Wilshire Blvd. and Beverly Glen
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States

Categories

Education > Classes

Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: Writing Pad
On BPT Since: Feb 28, 2012
 
Marilyn Friedman
writingpad.com


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