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This guided tour of the American situation comedy is given by one of the most prolific directors of the genre. Brooklyn native Joel Zwick began his career in the late 1960s at La MaMa, a New York experimental theater club, before moving to Hollywood to become a successful director during the sitcom''s golden age.

He describes the 10 steps of sitcom production and outlines the five-day process, from the early table read to the final shoot in front of a live audience. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes include personal and professional experiences with actors Tom Hanks, Penny Marshall, Robin Williams, Jamie Foxx, the cast of Full House and many more.

Directing the Sitcom

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    A Paperback by Joel Zwick, Rosario J. Roveto Jr, Tom Hanks

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/30/2017 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476665566, 978-1476665566
      ISBN10: 1476665567

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      Book Synopsis

      This guided tour of the American situation comedy is given by one of the most prolific directors of the genre. Brooklyn native Joel Zwick began his career in the late 1960s at La MaMa, a New York experimental theater club, before moving to Hollywood to become a successful director during the sitcom''s golden age.

      He describes the 10 steps of sitcom production and outlines the five-day process, from the early table read to the final shoot in front of a live audience. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes include personal and professional experiences with actors Tom Hanks, Penny Marshall, Robin Williams, Jamie Foxx, the cast of Full House and many more.

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