Are These Spinoffs of Classic Sitcoms or Not?
What constitutes a spinoff anyway? The obvious answer is that a popular continuing character or characters on a successful series get their own show. Think Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., The Jeffersons, Rhoda, Benson, Frasier, etc. A second category involves guest stars making such a splash that series are developed for them. Maude, Laverne & Shirley, and…
Episode 30 is back with exciting news
I am thrilled to announce that my upcoming book, tentatively titled Funny Girls: Breaking into the Boys’ Club to Write ’70s Sitcoms, is scheduled to be published by Bloomsbury Academic Publishing in January 2028. Regular Episode 30 posts will resume in two weeks.
Episode 30 is on a brief hiatus.
As they used to say on NBC, “If you haven’t seen it, it’s new to you.” Enjoy the reruns (previous posts), and I’ll be back soon with some exciting news.