I Go Against Everything I Said Yesterday (Sort of)

YES! Last night's episode of Big Bang Theory finally ended Leonard and Penny's relationship, so my spec is back up and running. All I have to do now is just shorten scenes so that they move faster, and maybe lessen the intense Lord of the Rings references I have in there so as that it could be read easier by simpletons (HA!).

I can salvage it unlike my Office spec where they changed the show and cast around so much that my very first spec must die a death seen and heard by no one but it's originator. It's sad... but I'm still excited to keep and upgrade my Big Bang spec!

-a.

Lousy Copy Cats!!

I saw the 3/8/2010 episode of Big Bang Theory last night, and am greatly displeased that the entire episode was based around the Lord of the Rings as well as many references to it. My spec script does that also, not in the same way, but I hate how now it looks like I saw this episode and was inspired.

I guess it's good though that I have become disenchanted with my spec after writing a great Modern Family spec that I'm really proud of and a surprisingly well done spec of the Middle. I suppose that when I write non-geeky things my writing is better?

You tell me fan base of zero, you tell me.

-a.

Free Scripts!

I'm quite against people selling scripts that they don't truly own and taking advantage of aspiring writers who don't have much money to begin with. So I'll keep an active list of official scripts that I've purchased and/or acquired, if you see something you like, send me a message and I'll email the script(s) to you as a PDF.

My imaginative inventory includes:

Modern Family - Pilot
The Big Bang Theory - Pilot
How I Met Your Mother - Pilot
Community - Pilot
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Gang Gets Crippled
30 Rock - Tracy Does Conan / The Head and the Hair / Jack Tor

Enjoy!
-a.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I only quote Ric Flair when super-exciting things happen in my life. Although today's thing is more of a prelude to a real super-exciting thing. I have finally shipped off my spec for the Nickelodeon Fellowship. I decided on my Modern Family spec over my Big Bang Theory spec. I chose Modern Family because 1) it's one of the top 3 shows to spec right now 2) my spec has a broader range of humor than compared to my Big Bang theory one and 3) I believe my Modern Family spec is quicker, funnier, and just written better than my others.

I need to thank everyone who helped whether they printed my materials, edited them, critiqued them or told me "Big Bang sucks."

I got to say that super pal Chontel totally aided me the most. She was there every step of the way, and it totally wouldn't have been sent out as neat and nice as it was today.

Kudos, gang!

-a.

Editing my Big Bang Theory Spec (again)

That's my plan for today (and watch LOST of course). The plus side to the flu is that it gives you infinite time to get things done, all the while having to blow your nose infinite times through ought the day!

-a.

Nickelodeon Fellowship induces headaches!!!

Is anyone else out there trying to write up a nice resume and bio about yourself? Possibly sitting with their three "finished" specs each day trying to decipher which one is best? It's so annoying, but oh, so worth it. And this is only my first fellowship!

Perhaps someone who writes and stumbles across my site could help. Here are my specs and the pros and cons of each:

The Office: My first one. I feel it has the most jokes, but sadly doesn't have enough room for me to update it with Jim being a co-manager with Michael.

Big Bang Theory: My second spec (and favorite). But it is outdated thanks to Leonard and Howard's current storyline! And my spec has NOTHING if I try to adapt it to the current story for them.

Modern Family: My latest one, so I'm partial to it. Sadly, I think I may have Jay be too "mean" when talking to Mitchell. I'm trying to fix that but other things seem to crumble, and I fear that I should be trimming/punching my Office or Big bang Theory specs.

I just cannot seem to focus.

I'm also looking for 1/2" and/or 3/4" brass fasteners. If anyone finds a website that carries both, it would be greatly appreciated for you to send a link (note: I check daily).

Besides the specs themselves I need to write up why I'm diverse in 25 words or less, and other items such as that.

This will be worth it though, when I'm a finalist living in LA (positive thinking!!!!)


frazzled,
adam.

I'm a Traitor to Myself.

Growing up I watched an astronomical amount of TV. If it was a cartoon, I was there. If it was what I perceived as a funny sitcom, I was there. But the days of Stunt Dawgs, Empty Nest, and Wings couldn't last forever. Sure I had Seinfeld, News Radio, and Batman the Animated series to keep me company when I lost my original old friends but it wasn't enough. So when high school ended so did my TV viewing. It dropped steadily until around 2003 or so where all I watched were DVD's (pretty much just the Star Wars and Matrix trilogies). When someone would ask: "Hey, do you watch that show where people eat bugs?" I could proudly say that not only did I not watch that show, but television as a whole could not capture my attention. I was proud to rebuke such an absolute in 98% of America's lives.

I was watching two shows Arrested Development, and the Office. Life was good. It was simple. But then I decided years later to aspire to be a comedic writer for TV, movies or another medium that I couldn't stand. At first it was simple and innocent: "I'll write a spec script for the Office, because I already watch and like that show." But then it snowballed: "I happened to catch an episode of Big Bang Theory, and it was really funny. I'll write a spec script of it, and I'll need to watch the show to stay current, and obviously laugh - which is an awesome fringe benefit."

After the Office, and before Big Bang Theory, I fell for the greatest show ever...LOST. It was natural for me to obsess over this outstanding show. It gives you little hints, and features such cool things as: bunkers, creepy cabins, time-travel, and cool jumpsuits! But after viewing that I wondered if I would like Flash Forward. So I TiVo that now -have yet to see it- I also watch Heroes, Community, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bored to Death, Parks & Recreation, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Colbert Report.

Fastforward to this morning, I mentioned a great show to a friend and realized the number of TV shows I now watch has breached 3. So if I find the time to get away from my computer or TV set and meet up with a person who asks me: "Hey! Have you seen the season premiere of Big Bang Theory?" I must sadly reply with: "Yes I have, and I'm glad I have something to watch after Heroes."