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Comedy Writing with HORRIBLE BOSSES Screenwriter, Michael Markowitz

Comedy Writing with HORRIBLE BOSSES Screenwriter, Michael Markowitz

Update: 2025-01-15
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In this episode of Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting, we sit down with Michael Markowitz, the writer of the hit comedy Horrible Bosses and a longtime TV comedy writer known for Duckman and Becker. Michael dives into his journey from stand-up to studio features, shares wild stories from the writers’ room, and offers sharp insights into what makes comedy work on the page and on the screen.

If you're looking to write comedy that stands out, or just want to laugh while learning from one of the best, this conversation is for you.


Hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, and Rund Shami. #HorribleBosses #Screenwriting #TVWriting


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Comedy Writing with HORRIBLE BOSSES Screenwriter, Michael Markowitz

Comedy Writing with HORRIBLE BOSSES Screenwriter, Michael Markowitz

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