another installment of "e-mails from my family"

12/15/2008 02:45:00 PM / Posted by [redacted] /

backstory: i e-mailed my family to let them know that a show i had worked on was premiering on the travel channel last week. the following is an e-mail exchange that i never would've predicted from one of my aunts (mom's baby sis). oh, and yes, i did watch boston legal, from beginning to end...all five seasons. damn you for not watching that show!

from: [redacted]
to: me
subject: Re: update!

Awesome! I am tuning in. Keep us informed.

P.s. do you watch Boston Legal, if not, this last episode was about providing more shows that are attactive to elderly and/or the upcoming baby boomers that are getting older.

 I just thought, what do the 70 year olds and more want to watch. This of course was due to the fact that many elderly cannot leave the house or cannot afford to leave the house, so there is nothing more than TV.


anyway, ??

then, my response:

from: me
to: [redacted]
subject: Re: update!

as of matter of fact, i DO watch boston legal. didn't catch this week's episode yet, it's on the DVR. but my friends make fun of me for watching that show cause "it's for old people.". i always say just me and my parents watch. i've been noticing they've been making a lot of comments like that though (political, observational, etc). i guess they can do that since their last episode is airing soon. but, back to your point, if i can think of a show that "older" people like, i'll get on it. if you have any ideas, feel free to share!

love you,
me

p.s. thanks for tuning in tonight. if you can watch it, awesome. just know, it's not the one i did, but i do want to know what any of you think about the show overall. but i'll let you guys know when my episode airs.

then her final reply (i.e., the "kicker"):

from: [redacted]
to: me
subject: Re: update!

yea! will that make you a producer and/or writer?????
Become the next Jerry Seinfeld!!!! I like that story line, I show about
nothing with comedic twist with old people.

I can already think of alot of stories!!!!!

so basically, my aunt is asking me to not only work on a scripted show (something i have absolutely NO experience doing) and CREATE it. but don't worry, she just wants me to re-create SEINFELD, one of the most celebrated sitcoms of all time. 

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1 comments:

Comment by Leona Raisin on 6:44 PM

Since you mention Boston Legal, name the star trio on the show > [Mad Spa Jeers] + [Narwhal Elitism] + [Beg Nice Dancer]. Play today's TV anagram game.

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