Background
Perret, Gene Richard was born on April 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Mary (Martin) Perret.
(The whole range of tricks for successful comedy writing i...)
The whole range of tricks for successful comedy writing is examined in this book. The author, one of Bob Hope's top writers, analyzes what he does to produce one-liners, anecdotes, monologues, formular jokes, cartoon captions and teaches the reader how to master the skill.
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( Three-time Emmy Award-winner Gene Perret's ""Comedy Wri...)
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Gene Perret's ""Comedy Writing Step by Step"" has been the manual for humor writers for 25 years. In this new book, his first update, Perret offers readers a treasure trove of guidelines and suggestions covering a broad range of comedy writing situations, along with many all-important insights into the selling of one's work. Perret covers all aspects of comedy writing in his uniquely knowledgeable and anecdotal fashion.
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("Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" "Practice,...)
"Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" "Practice, practice, practice." That's more than a joke; it's solid advice. Consider world-class performers in any field -- golf, figure skating, music, whatever. One thing you can safely say about each is that they achieved their level of skill through practice. To excel in any endeavor, you must work on and perfect your technique. Comedy writing is no exception. In this book, Emmy-winning TV writer and producer Gene Perret and professional writer Linda Perret have compiled a collection of over 100 comedy writing workouts that will challenge your joke writing skills and develop your sketch and sitcom writing abilities. This book suggests that talent is earned through observation, study, analysis, and repetition. The authors also encourage you to analyze your writing, discover where improvement is required, and create your own skill-creating exercises. The work can be demanding, but that's what it takes to become a success in any field, including comedy writing. If you study "Comedy Writing Self-Taught Workbook" -- with or without the companion volume, "Comedy Writing Self-Taught" -- when your break comes, you'll be ready.
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(A seasoned professional comedy writer offers a treasure t...)
A seasoned professional comedy writer offers a treasure trove of guidelines and suggestions covering a broad range of comedy writing situations, and many all-important insights into selling work.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0573606056/?tag=2022091-20
Perret, Gene Richard was born on April 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Mary (Martin) Perret.
Writer television shows, Jim Nabors Show, Los Angeles, 1969-1971; writer television shows, Laugh-In, Los Angeles, 1971-1972; writer television shows, Carol Burnett Show, Los Angeles, 1972-1977; producer, writer television shows, Welcome Back Kotter, Los Angeles, 1977-1978; producer, writer television shows, Three's Company, Los Angeles, 1978-1979; producer, writer television shows, Tim Conway Show, Los Angeles, 1979-1981; writer, Bob Hope Staples, Los Angeles, 1969-1988; head writer, Bob Hope Staples, since 1989.
(A seasoned professional comedy writer offers a treasure t...)
( Three-time Emmy Award-winner Gene Perret's ""Comedy Wri...)
(The whole range of tricks for successful comedy writing i...)
("Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" "Practice,...)
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Married Josephine Ann Bonavitacola, October 11, 1958. Children: Joseph, Terry, Carole, Linda.