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Hello, Lied the Agent: An Insider's Look into Hollywood with Ian Gurvitz

Published: April 24, 2023, 4 a.m.

Ian Gurvitz takes us behind the scenes of what goes into creating a TV show, getting it on the air, and keeping it on. Ian gives us an insider's look at what being a television writer is really all about.\xa0


My guest, Ian Gurvitz, and I discuss:

  • Discover the journey of Ian Gurvitz as he navigates Hollywood, ultimately becoming the showrunner for Wings, The Exes, and Becker
  • Explore the highs and lows of scriptwriting and pitching ideas to TV executives\xa0
  • Hear Ian Gurvitz's take on the impact of Friends on TV show development and the brilliance of Seinfeld
  • Delve into Ian Gurvitz's opinions on laugh tracks and how the success of a TV show is determined by its execution, not the idea itself
  • Gain insight into Ian Gurvitz's experience working on the hit show Wings and being the showrunner of Becker from the very beginning
  • Learn about the joys of working with Ted Danson\xa0
  • Ian's book "Hello," Lied the Agent: And Other Bullshit You Hear as a Hollywood TV Writer
  • Uncover the presumption of failure that underlies the TV industry and more!


You're going to love my conversation with Ian Gurvitz


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