Episode 137: Localized written by Alex Burnett & Brendan McCarthy (Grace & Frankie)

Episode 137

19th January 2024

This is the table read of LOCALIZED written by  Alex Burnett & Brendan McCarthy (Grace & Frankie). This pilot is based on a real life character. A man who is the only full time doctor on the island of Nantuckett. Localized is based on the book Island Practice written by Pam Belluck.  It’s a wonderfully […]

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This is the table read of LOCALIZED written by  Alex Burnett & Brendan McCarthy (Grace & Frankie). This pilot is based on a real life character. A man who is the only full time doctor on the island of Nantuckett. Localized is based on the book Island Practice written by Pam Belluck.  It’s a wonderfully weird pilot that was sold to HBO Max with Mitch Hurwitz attached to executive produce.

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Principle written by Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes) & Mike Benner (Bob’s Burgers)

You’re Only Young Twice written by Tommy Johnagin (That 90s Show, Man With A Plan).

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In this episode...

Guests

  • Adam Arkin (Chicago Hope, West Wing)
  • Tobey Grey (College Humor)
  • Cyrina Fiallo (Good Luck Charlie)
  • Emily Chang (The Bold Type)
  • Brendan Hines (Suits)
  • Lizzie Peet (American Crime Story)
  • John Ross Bowie (Speechless)
  • Nick Wechsler (Roswell)
  • Baron Vaughn (Grace & Frankie)
  • Hal Lublin (The Venture Bros)

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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) and Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour).

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