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An Emmy-winning writer behind The Simpsons shares what four decades in TV comedy actually looks like.
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In this episode
- Behind-the-scenes stories from The Simpsons, Parks and Recreation, and Everybody Loves Raymond
- What it takes to sustain a long career writing comedy for television
- Real anecdotes involving Conan O'Brien, Don Knotts, and Keith Richards
- An honest conversation about the craft of TV writing from someone who lived it
About this episode
Phil and David enjoy an animated conversation with the Emmy-winning TV writer and producer Mike Scully about his long and impressive career working on shows including "The Simpsons," "Parks and Recreation," and with Phil on "Everybody Loves Raymond." With great stories about Conan O'Brien, Yakov Smirnoff, Don Knotts and Keith Richards. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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