Robert Orben Quote

It always seems to someone outside the business that it is very difficult to write for a comedy show because it must be done quickly. Actually, it is much easier to write this humor than to do a joke or a show from scratch, because the audience knows the plot. Just mention what is going on and then deliver the punch line.


Lauren Keeport (February 3, 1998) "Scandal feeds maelstrom of Clinton jokes - 'Monicagate' a windfall for TV wits", The Washington Times, p. A2.


It always seems to someone outside the business that it is very difficult to write for a comedy show because it must be done quickly. Actually, it is ...

It always seems to someone outside the business that it is very difficult to write for a comedy show because it must be done quickly. Actually, it is ...

It always seems to someone outside the business that it is very difficult to write for a comedy show because it must be done quickly. Actually, it is ...

It always seems to someone outside the business that it is very difficult to write for a comedy show because it must be done quickly. Actually, it is ...