"a lesson in a box" - phil recommends listening to the sydney pollack commentary for "tootsie" - http://bit.ly/ZvJeok

"there are rules and structure" to writing comedy. and they're in phil's book - http://amzn.to/r8Ix3h

phil's WILD story about being interviewed by letterman for the job of writing the "Raymond" pilot. CRAZY!!

phil on conceiving and creating the pilot for "Raymond". this is behind "behind the scenes"...

"speicificity in characters is what leads to broad appeal" - says phil before we discuss "Exporting Raymond"

phil never misses the daily show! so we talk about it... and dos and don'ts of comedy submissions.

phil's final words of advice to comedy writers and wannabe comedy writers

don't miss the closing message and info on upcoming episodes!

Whoever came up with the phrase "nice guys finish last" never met Phil Rosenthal. The creator and Executive Producer of the 70-time Emmy Nominated "Everybody Loves Raymond" invites me into his home to discuss sitcoms, books, movies, and insane interviews with huge superstars. Phil has an amazing talent for clearly explaining otherwise complicated ideas. He is honest, straightforward, informative, entertaining, and an invaluable resource for writers of every level. If you're somehow not a fan of Phil Rosenthal's already, rest assured you will be within the next hour. And as soon as you're done here, buy his book, "You're Lucky You're Funny", and watch his documentary, "Exporting Raymond". You'll be glad you did.

Episode 12: Phil Rosenthal

J.R. Havlan, 17-year veteran writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, picks the complicated and jittery brains of the writers who help create The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, 30 Rock, Letterman, SNL, The Office, and more. Writers’ Bloc Podcast will let you in on how blank pages become your favorite television comedies.  You love the sausage, now hear how it gets made.

Episode 12: Phil Rosenthal

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