Script-of-the-Week:Cheers - Diane’s Perfect Date

by No credit given (45 pages)

Points of Interest:

• Pacing: A little slow. A couple of jokes fall a little flat, probably because they are dated.

• Screen Visibility: Minimum.

• Formatting: Sporadic. Spacing was off in some areas. It appeared to be more of a function of poor photocopying.

Recommendation: For writers who want to improve their sitcom writing. NOTE: It appears this copy of the script belonged to Nicholas Colasanto (Coach) since there are notes/cues directed to that character

Script-of-the-Week: Cheers - Coachie Makes Three

by Heide Perlman (54 pages)

Points of Interest:

• Pacing: Tight. Jokes are constant and funny.

• Screen Visibility: Minimal, since it’s a sitcom.

• Formatting: At 54 pages it seems long but many of the sitcoms I’ve been reviewing are the same length.

Recommendation: For writers who want to familiarize themselves with great set ups and punchlines. Some of the jokes only work if you know the character’s personality (ex. Coach is not the sharpest tool in the shed).

Script-of-the-Week: Ellen - The Toast

by Suzanne Martin (44 pages)

Points of Interest:

• Pacing: Fast pace. Jokes are in and out.

• Screen Visibility: Minimal.

• Formatting: Long, but spacing is generous.

Recommendation: For writers who want to improve their comedic writing skills.