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Dewey Decimal Number: 791.450233 EAN: 9780823028740 ISBN: 0823028747 Label: Back Stage Books Manufacturer: Back Stage Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: May 01, 2004 Publisher: Back Stage Books Studio: Back Stage Books Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product 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. Average Rating:
 Rating: - .. there's hope for all who enter hereThis book is a must read for students contemplating the change to the real world of television employment. Concise, compassionate and clear, I recommend this volume to all the students who come my way. Rating: - I CAN make a career of it!This book has inspired me to achieve my dream to become a working actor in Hollywood. At times, it's a challenging path, but this book offers practical and thoughtful tips that will help me to advance my career to the next level. Thank you for giving us this gem of a book, Mary Lou Belli and Phil Ramuno! Rating: - Perky Patty Parkerson is pleased with this purchase!This is a must have for actors and writers interested in making a career in sitcoms. Mary Lou Belli and Phil Ramuno thoroughly explain the specifics of each day on a sitcom set. They illustrate the different types of jokes and define what makes each of them funny. And, they pepper the book with fun, informative anecdotes. I will read this book again and again! Mostly, because I can never remember anything... But still, the book is that good! Rating: - A Must Read!There's nothing better than learning and laughing put together. Mary Lou Belli has created a sitcom textbook that everyone in the television industry (not just the actor), should have in their library. From the costume designer & script superviser to the writer & technical coordinator, everyone who plays a part in making a sitcom successful is discussed. You'll learn sitcom terminology and have fun reading comments and stories from legends. There are even quizzes! But all fun! No pulling teeth with ... Read More Rating: - The only book on sitcoms that tells the complete truthThe authors leave no stone unturned as they walk you through every aspect of sitcoms. Required reading for anyone looking to break in. 
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