Lets say I have this great idea for a TV show...
 

Where do I go to figure out what to do next?

A friend and I are working on "the pilot" as we speak.
The idea just came to me the other day, and I think it could be something to try.

I know the odds are slim to none, but if it doesn't go anywhere, the most I lose is the 2-3 days of working oni t

what's it about? what are the character's names? is it a drama, a comedy? :lol:

Can't tell you the names, or what'sit about really, this is a really unique idea...

and yes it's a comedy

You're going to put together the pilot for a TV show in 2-3 days?

If you're at all serious, I'd spend my time working on one or two pivotal aspects of the concept and get those perfect. Assuming you're able to get in the door with anyone, they're not going to have the time or interest to see more than a few minutes of anything. Just remember this: the sell is more important than the content. It pains me to think like this, let alone suggest it, but don't waste your time writing a TV show. Spend your time writing a pitch for a TV show. Think $$$. TV execs can't find their own feces with their heads up their asses. They won't give two shits if the show is good or not. They want ### and $$$. Analyze the market and prove why your show will bring ratings. Then find a catch phrase that puts it in terms of other successful shows. "It's like <I>Friends</I> meets <I>The Sopranos</I>!" Who cares if it's true. Then send it to me, and I'll tell you honestly if it sucks or not. :)

das

I personally am not experienced at all in this, but I remember reading a book somewhere that if you wrote a script or something, you should register with the Writer's Guild of America or something.

I believe it was one of those questions asked to Roger Ebert, so if you can find one of his books in a library somewhere, flip through it.

See, that's whats so weird about this.

I think I need someone to work with that's better as a writer. I've got the concept..I know it would work, I just know it. :)

Old boys network. Unless you have a friend or relative in the biz, good luck.

don't know if you're interested in this or not.. it's not quite a writer's fellowship, but something to think about if you're still looking for a life change..

http://www2.warnerbros.com/writersworkshop/

good luck :up:

you could look thru this site too:

http://www.moviebytes.com/

they list writing contests and such..

A sitcom about a guy with an worn, ugly couch? You could call it Shinefelt.

It's about a robot driving instructor that has to travel back in time for some reason....

Did I mention his best friend is a talking pie?

Jericho, you've done it again!

The last few seasons of TV shows have been anything but "great" I don't know what your idea is, but I'd bet it's too good for the networks.

Now you come up with a cliched idea and cast the same group of 30 somethings who've been in every bust sitcom for years and you may have something.

register your script with the Writer's Guild. it is $20 i believe for 5 years for nonmembers. www.wga.org is the website i believe.

And of course, the weekly catchphrase is: Shut your pie hole!! {Cue canned laughter}

:lol: What TV show was it where it was a robotic whale in a cave or something? I think it was one of my daughter's cartoons.

I have an idea that, if somebody wants to pitch it to TV execs, I’ll be happy with “Created By” credits:

See, there’s this guy (I’m thinking David Duchovny) whose mother (Rosie?) is reincarnated as a decrepit, obsolete device.

Working title: My Mother The VCR

Whaddya think? Lotsa possibilities for some real laughs!

Sounds like a shameless ripoff of The Love-Matic Grampa. Now that was a classic. :)

Is it about a group of guys and the occasional girl that meet online via a movie-based forum? It shows their lives on and off the computer during a 24 hour period, then veers off track as they abandon the time concept to show them meeting at a Vegas get together.

During the course of the show they not only learn about others and their unique, yet similar lives, but also a little more about themselves?

Where's Boatdinks when you need him? He'd be the guy to ask.

bump for some more help.

I really have a good feeling about this idea..

I agree with what you said... I took some writing classes in school, and my professor was/is in the business. He said the part that is most important is the treatment... also make sure you work on the character bio's... I really suggest picking up some books first. I'm not sure how experienced you are (TBall) but format is SO important. If you aren't using industry standards, you might as well not even submit it.

The only thing I'm not sure about the above quote, is using the "It's like Friends meets Seinfeld" line... I could've sworn this is thought to be a bad idea... it shows lack of creativity and trying to ride another show's coattails. Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought that's what I heard somewhere.

Nah, you're right. Unfortunately, everyone does it, so people still do it. Maybe that's just jaded cynicism on my part, but I've grown to accept that the decision makers lack creativity and spend each day trying to ride other show's coattails anyway. If you can sell your show in terms of other shows, it keeps them from having to think too hard. I think it's a double-edged sword. I guess it depends on whom you're pitching too.

das

Jaded? Cynical?

Naaaw. Not das.

But you're going to have to pay me to believe the "grown to accept" part. ;)

:lol:

I grew to accept you, didn't I? :D

das

:lol:

Fair enough. You win.









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A warning: Good feelings and ideas just ultimately lead to disappointment. Bring your hopes down now, so it won't be so painful later on.

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