"Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV" is the first book ever written about the subject. Its author, Joe Toplyn, has written and produced comedy/talk shows for over fifteen years. Now he reveals his proven methods in this one-of-a-kind insider's guide.
Toplyn analyzes each type of comedy piece in the late-night TV playbook and takes the reader step-by-step through the process of writing it. This comprehensive manual is packed with detailed tips, practical techniques, and hilarious backstage anecdotes.
Toplyn began his television career on the writing staff of the groundbreaking "Late Night with David Letterman," where he won four Emmys. He went on to become co-head writer of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and head writer of "Late Show with David Letterman."
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"Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV: How to Write Monologue Jokes, Desk Pieces, Sketches, Parodies, Audience Pieces, Remotes, and Other Short-Form Comedy" by Joe Toplyn is available in paperback from Amazon. 6 x 9, 444 pages. ISBN 978-0-615-95389-2.