Car Quote by Jerry Van Dyke
“The 'My Mother the Car' script read like Neil Simon compared to the 'Gilligan's Island' script.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1975
The script is far less sophisticated than a classic playwright’s work.
In simple terms: The script is simple compared to Neil Simon.
Key Takeaway
Recognize varying quality in writing.
Themes
creativity
comparison
writing quality
Mood
analytical
humorous
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- tv writing
- script analysis
- creative standards
Key Concepts
scriptwriting
television comedy
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a script compelling?
- How do you judge comedic writing?
A Different Perspective
Subjective taste may differ among audiences.
![“Neil [Simon] was considered our greatest [living playwright] at the time [of their marriage]. Maybe he still is; I don't know. But anyway, he was hugely successful, and I just kind of got folded into that. And in some ways, he protected me, but in other ways, I wasn't fully able to step out, you…” quote by Marsha Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dfc/marsha-mason-53761_able_neil-simon-was-considered-our-greatest-l_2607054.jpg)
