#22 - A Life in Sitcoms | Andy Guerdat

Andy Guerdat is a TV writer/producer whose credits range from “Mork & Mindy” to “Sister, Sister” to “Herman’s Head,” which he created. In addition to half-hour comedies, he has written hour-long dramas and TV movies, as well as animated series, including “George of The Jungle,” “Higglytown Heroes,” “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West,” “Fancy Nancy,” “Paw Patrol” and “Robogobo.” He has been Emmy-nominated three times for Outstanding Writing for animation. His play “Red Remembers” was produced at the Berkshire Theater Festival.

🎙️In this episode, we explore:

✅ Robin Williams in the studio: what was scripted vs. improvised

✅ What really happens inside a sitcom writer’s room

✅ Fighting ageism and his second act in animation

✅ Pitching a take on what became Disney's The Lion King

✅ Why Hollywood is built for dreamers (and how to stay one)

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