ep#005–TV Script Structure–Overview

EP #005– TV Script Structure–Part I

In this, our fifth podcast episode, I discuss the beginnings of TV structure.

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EPISODE #005–TV Script Structure–Part I (SHOW NOTES)

RUN TIME about 10 minutes

The show is divided into four parts.

PART ONE: The Story

• That which holds things together

PART TWO: The Topic of the Week.  

• The basis of structure

PART THREE: Your Questions

Today we take a question from HANNAH, about cold openings and teasers.

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PART FOUR: Your Homework

Here’s your homework:

• Watch TV; look for jeopardy mid-way

EPISODE RELEASE SCHEDULE

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READING SUGGESTION

Here’s a book I highly suggest you have. (And yes, I get rewarded through Amazon’s Affiliate program. That helps pay the costs of bringing this to you.)

The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present