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fluffygrrl · 04-12-2008, 02:18 AM

But I've just got a good idea for a sitcom pilot.

Now to be honest, I'm not a great sitcom fan, I got all the episodes of Seinfeld in my stash, but other than that and maybe Night Court if you remember that one, I don't watch sitcoms.

And yet, it just struck me, this idea, and I think it's pretty good (oh, and obviously, all my friends think it's very funy. Ye hear ?) and no, before you ask, it's not about a bunch of guys and their daily routine, nor about guys, nor about routine, etc. It is original, and funny.

Now, what the heck do I do with it ? Anyone here ever pitched a pilot ? Know anyone who has ? Should I just put it in a drawer somewhere ? (Metaphorically speaking, I haven't actually written a treatment for it yet).

To be honest, my plate is pretty darn full at the moment, and the last thing I need is to be wasting time on network shade acts. And besides, I don't see how programming's ever going to improve to the point they won't want it, nor someone else coming up with it. So it is pretty safe to keep a decade or two.

Let the wisdom collective of gfy advise me.

Scott McD · 04-12-2008, 02:22 AM

You'll have to tell us what this "idea" is, before we can pass judgement... ;-)

fluffygrrl · 04-12-2008, 02:34 AM

Hey actually, a friend laid out on me a very fucking usefull bit of advice :

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Once you've written your treatment, register it with the Writer's Guild of America. You do not have to be a member of the union to do it, and it'll only cost you $20. Registering your idea will prove that you had the idea first if it's ever questioned, and it'll protect you from having other people steal it. As an added bonus, the WGA registration number on your cover page is a subtle way to show that you're a pro who knows how to play the game. Details like that really help.

Here's the WGA registration url http://www.wgawregistry.org/webrss/

I figure posting it here'd be good in case there's anyone else in my position.

So, I'm gonna write a treatment for it, maybe a pilot outline too, blow a twenny to register it, after which I figure I might as well let you folks read it.

I figure I'ma post it here in a coupla days.

Ron Bennett · 04-12-2008, 02:45 AM

Draft rough scripts for a few episodes, and if possible act some of it out on video...

Having physical drafts and/or video will allow you to market it better, and very importantly make it easier for you to legally protect your sitcom idea from being "stolen" by those you pitch it too.

And of course consult / retain an experienced attorney in intellectual property law at the getgo.

Anyways, go for it - you never know, it could be a winner

Ron

fluffygrrl · 04-12-2008, 02:49 AM

Trust me, if I'm acting it out on video, it may catch on, but the funny wouldn't be what originally intended.

jpwhits · 04-12-2008, 03:41 AM

If it involves women trying to be funny throw it in the bin.

fluffygrrl · 04-12-2008, 12:12 PM

I should probably focus on rednecks trying to be smart.

View Poll Results: What should I do with it?
Forget about it	1	16.67%
Write a treatment, post it on a website/forum and forget about it.	0	0%
Write a treatment, put it in the bottom drawer, and wait till someone comes begging for it.	0	0%
Go on an Easter egg hunt trying to find an exec/producer.	0	0%
Start dating an agent's hot sexy assistant. (Please indicate where to find her and attach pics)	0	0%
Hit me up (attach contact)	0	0%
You know, you're really a very obnoxious character. I wish you'd just drop dead.	4	66.67%
What, there's even more options ? I like poo.	1	16.67%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

04-12-2008, 02:18 AM	#1
fluffygrrl So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,187	Well, this is a little odd But I've just got a good idea for a sitcom pilot. Now to be honest, I'm not a great sitcom fan, I got all the episodes of Seinfeld in my stash, but other than that and maybe Night Court if you remember that one, I don't watch sitcoms. And yet, it just struck me, this idea, and I think it's pretty good (oh, and obviously, all my friends think it's very funy. Ye hear ?) and no, before you ask, it's not about a bunch of guys and their daily routine, nor about guys, nor about routine, etc. It is original, and funny. Now, what the heck do I do with it ? Anyone here ever pitched a pilot ? Know anyone who has ? Should I just put it in a drawer somewhere ? (Metaphorically speaking, I haven't actually written a treatment for it yet). To be honest, my plate is pretty darn full at the moment, and the last thing I need is to be wasting time on network shade acts. And besides, I don't see how programming's ever going to improve to the point they won't want it, nor someone else coming up with it. So it is pretty safe to keep a decade or two. Let the wisdom collective of gfy advise me.

04-12-2008, 02:22 AM	#2
Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	You'll have to tell us what this "idea" is, before we can pass judgement... ;-) __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!

04-12-2008, 02:45 AM	#4
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	Draft rough scripts for a few episodes, and if possible act some of it out on video... Having physical drafts and/or video will allow you to market it better, and very importantly make it easier for you to legally protect your sitcom idea from being "stolen" by those you pitch it too. And of course consult / retain an experienced attorney in intellectual property law at the getgo. Anyways, go for it - you never know, it could be a winner Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

04-12-2008, 03:41 AM	#6
jpwhits Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,045	If it involves women trying to be funny throw it in the bin. __________________ ))<>((

04-12-2008, 02:49 AM	#5
fluffygrrl So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,187	Trust me, if I'm acting it out on video, it may catch on, but the funny wouldn't be what originally intended.

04-12-2008, 12:12 PM	#7
fluffygrrl So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,187	I should probably focus on rednecks trying to be smart.