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Monday, July 11, 2011

Has the sitcom bar been lowered? by Ken Levine

In a hotel room not long ago I found myself channel surfing. First I checked the pay channels. None of the recently released Hollywood features were any good. God, Adam Sandler and Jenn…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:48AM
Sunday, July 10, 2011

Another typical Hollywood story by Ken Levine

I was doing ALMOST PERFECT, the CBS mid 90’s sitcom that starred Nancy Travis. In the show, Nancy’s character had a cat, “Charlie”. We used him in about five episodes. Then I get a c…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:43AM
Saturday, July 9, 2011

The real American Idol is from Britain by Ken Levine

Talkin’ ‘bout Adele. Currently the number one singer in the country, with the biggest album of the year so far. And she didn’t have to wear a green merkin or fly in on wires or appe…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:49AM
Friday, July 8, 2011

My favorite Kirstie Alley scene by Ken Levine

Taking time out today from preparing for tonight’s Mariners-Angel game (to be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattle, and MLB.COM) and celebrating my wedding anniversary (love you, Deb) to answer y…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:47AM
Thursday, July 7, 2011

A Day in the Life Of... by Ken Levine

Hello from Anaheim where I'll be calling this weekend's grudge match between the host Angels and the Mariners for 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners' Radio Network, and MLB.COM.   Rece…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:55AM
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

50 ways to get a script assignments by Ken Levine

Opportunities don’t come along very often. You've gotta take advantage. When David and I were starting out, our first sale was to THE JEFFERSONS. The story editors had liked our spec MA…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:56AM
Tuesday, July 5, 2011

"Hello, I have a collect call from Wesley Snipes..." by Ken Levine

Here are some holiday leftovers...Hope you had a great 4th of July. I did. Went down to Redondo Beach at Great Big Radio Guy’s place to watch the fireworks. And unlike a couple of years…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:52AM
Monday, July 4, 2011

Fireworks by Ken Levine

I hope you enjoy fireworks tonight without blowing your hand off. I never quite got the attraction of holding lit sticks with small explosives made in unknown countries by craftsmen who earn…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:34AM
Sunday, July 3, 2011

If GPS Systems could really talk by Ken Levine

A lot of folks are on the road this holiday weekend, giving their GPS systems a real workout.  My GPS guide is so nice. She’s incredibly patient with me. Whenever I disobey her instru…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 07:32PM

For anyone who hates assholes that text in theaters... by Ken Levine

You're going to LOVE this!  This is going to make your holiday weekend.

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM
Saturday, July 2, 2011

THE OFFICE recut as a traditional sitcom by Ken Levine

Okay,this is brilliant! THE OFFICE recut as a typical cheesy 80s or 90s sitcom. It was made by benny2700, whoever that is. So put your Walkman down, stop playing Pong for a few moments an…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:50AM
Friday, July 1, 2011

How much do writers really make on DVD sales? by Ken Levine

Happy July! Let’s kick off the month with some Friday Questions. Drew gets us started: You mentioned the props for Cheers a few weeks back. I was thinking that being in charge of props…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:49AM
Thursday, June 30, 2011

The dumbest game show... yet by Ken Levine

Finally! A version of JEOPARDY for morons!! For years, cretins have surfed past JEOPARDY on their way to FEAR FACTOR repeats always wondering what the big deal was. It’s just some egg…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:49AM
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Levine & Isaacs -- you're fired! by Ken Levine

It’s not uncommon for writers to get fired off of film projects. You turn in a draft, the phone stops ringing, and then you learn that someone else has been hired to rewrite you. Larry …

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:51AM
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Where to go this summer vacation by Ken Levine

The 4th of July weekend heralds the real beginning of the summer vacation season. Still don’t know where to go yet? Allow me to help while shamelessly pushing my book, WHERE THE HELL AM …

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:54AM
Monday, June 27, 2011

One of my writing pet peeves by Ken Levine

I saw MIDNIGHT IN PARIS recently, which I liked but didn’t love (even if all the critics tell me I'm supposed to love it). There were some nice moments in it, I enjoyed the fantasy aspect…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:50AM
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Vacation Tip: Where to find writers by Ken Levine

I read articles all the time about where tourists visiting Los Angeles can see stars. There are also maps to the stars homes (although Jack Benny and Lucille Ball have moved to more permanen…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:35AM
Saturday, June 25, 2011

Katey Sagal's first job by Ken Levine

In 1985, my partner, David and I created a comeback show for Mary Tyler Moore called (oddly enough) MARY.  We were extremely fortunate to have a great casting director in Molly Lopata.&…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:44AM
Friday, June 24, 2011

Will there ever be another CHEERS or FRASIER? by Ken Levine

More Friday Questions answered here. Keep ‘em coming and thanks!An Anonymous reader (please leave a name in the future) gets us started: I have a two-part question:1) Are you considering…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:33AM
Thursday, June 23, 2011

More random blogservations... by Ken Levine

 Warning:  I'm in a generally snarky mood.  Kim Kardashian’s ex, Reggie Bush, is now dating a Kim Kardashian impersonator.  They say it's what's on the inside that coun…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:48AM
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Before I wrote Bar War practical joke wars for Cheers I targeted radio stations by Ken Levine

Back in the days when one company didn’t own ten stations in the same market there was such a thing as “competition”. Especially in the ‘60s and ‘70s there were usually two rock …

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:54AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Super 8 by Ken Levine

I know this seems like movie week but what can I tell ya? I’ve seen a lot of movies recently. SPOILER ALERT: Don’t see any Spielberg movie before seeing this one. SUPER 8 is not so m…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:52AM
Monday, June 20, 2011

My review of BRIDESMAIDS by Ken Levine

BRIDESMAIDS is a chick flick for guys. It’s also the funniest comedy I’ve seen this year.What a refreshing change from the usual studio comic fare we’ve been fed lately – slothy im…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:44AM
Sunday, June 19, 2011

Clarence Clemons by Ken Levine

Anyone who has ever been to a Bruce Springsteen concert knows of Clarence Clemons. You can keep all the gee-tar men, give me the Big Man with the wailing sax. His saxophone solos electrifi…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 07:24PM

Happy Father's Day!! by Ken Levine

Especially to my own father, Cliff, who is both my hero and role model. Note to those wives and kids planning to celebrate: no brunches. That’s Mother’s Day stuff. Let the old man sit …

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 08:36AM
Monday, June 13, 2011

My 2011 Tony Awards review by Ken Levine

John Leguizamo is painfully unfunny. He’s the George Lopez of Broadway. Awards for Choreography and Best Score weren’t deemed important enough to air in primetime but it was okay to give…

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:39AM

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