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Monthly Archives: November 2007

Ray’s First Sex Injury

Thursday, November 8, 2007

If we’re going to talk simple stories, none are simpler than those on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Consider the 6th episode of the sixth season, Frank Goes Downstairs, written by Jennifer Crittenden.
In a very short tease, Ray and Debra fall out of bed while doing it (off screen) And both get hurt. Ray is […]

MeMe: A Tune for Notes

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Josh at Boring Future Generations tagged me with the following MeMe:
Find a song that inspires you to write something, whether it gives you an idea for a script or just puts you into a better frame of mind. AND/OR (don’t you love choices) peek into the lyrics and find a stanza that sums up the […]

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Friends - Free Porn

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

For those who found this on a Google search for “free porn“, sorry. This post is actually about a fourth season episode of Friends, entitled The One with Free Porn — story by Mark J Kunerth, teleplay by Richard Goodman. And if you are looking for porn, I know you’ll be disappointed […]

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Their Fight Is Our Fight

Monday, November 5, 2007

Here’s a quote from the Writers Guild of Canada’s message to members:
As a sister guild and fellow member of the International Affiliation of Writers Guilds we will support the Writers Guild of America during its strike to the fullest extent possible. The issues the WGA is addressing will affect every professional artist seeking compensation for […]

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Master of Their Domain - Seinfeld

Monday, November 5, 2007

I find myself working on some half hour comedies and hence watching them. In order to understand the half hour, I’ve tried to check in with a variety of series mid-run, rather than watching the pilots. So the next few posts will review what I’ve been watching.
What I’m up to is a quick […]