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Comedy Writers on Episodic Orders, How to Define Tone and the State of the Sitcom in the Streaming Age

TV comedy vet Michael Schur (“Parks and Recreation,” “The Good Place”) is worried about the state of the sitcom. As he prepares to launch his latest series, Peacock’s “Dig,” he’s concerned about the industry’s focus on “completion rates.” “That’s part of this new kind of ‘tech bro’ ethos that has seeped into our business,” he […]

Comedy Writers on Episodic Orders, How to Define Tone and the State of the Sitcom in the Streaming Age

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