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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.

πŸŽ™οΈIn this episode, we explore:

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

βœ… What really happens inside a sitcom writer's room

βœ… Fighting ageism and his second act in animation

βœ… Pitching a take on what became Disney's TheΒ Lion King

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

πŸ“Œ Learn more about Andy: https://youtube.com/@thegodraft?feature=shared

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