Make Your Comedies Stand the Test of Time: The Importance of “Theme”

Pictured above: Elaine May, film director, screenwriter, playwright, comedian, and actress.   Written by David Landau   What makes some comedies stand the test of time while others fade as fast as the news in Daily Variety? Theme. I can honestly say I’ve never had a development person or a producer ask me what the...

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