Advice Quote by Graham Linehan
“I'm often asked for advice on how to go about making comedy shows like the begrudgingly accepted 'IT Crowd'.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2019 Comedy Writing Workshop, Graham Linehan
People seek advice on creating successful comedy shows, like the popular “IT Crowd”.
In simple terms: He gets asked how to make hit comedy shows.
Key Takeaway
Study successful formats and adapt them.
Themes
comedy
creative process
learning from success
Mood
instructive
analytical
Type
creative
educational
When to use this quote
- writing pilots
- script revisions
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
showwriting
audience analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a comedy resonate?
- How to balance originality and formula?
A Different Perspective
Originality may be compromised by imitation.
