The Sitcom Career Book: Guide to the Louder, Faster Funnier World of TV Comedy
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Book Description
From two veteran television directors, here is a comprehensive career handbook to the most popular form of comedy in the world: the television sitcom. Revealed are the rules, the language, and the traditions of this popular art form and how the pacing, jokes, and dialogue in a sitcom differ from those in film and theater. The authors walk readers through a typical, five-day sitcom schedule and offer a colorful, first-person account of what it feels like to be on the set. Most importantly, they offer insider information on how to launch a career in this exciting industry. Included are profiles of several behind-the-scenes careers in television, complete with information about salary, educational requirements, career track, and how to break-in. The Sitcom Career Book will show readers why working on a sitcom is one of the best jobs in Hollywood.
The Sitcom Career Book: Guide to the Louder, Faster Funnier World of TV Comedy,Phil Ramuno,Henry Winkler,Mary Lou Belli,Backstage Books,0823028747,Careers - Other Specific Fields,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Production and direction,Television - Direction & Production,Television comedies
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