Episode notes
Our dead pilot this month was written by Brian Gallivan (The McCarthy’s, Happy Endings). It’s called Mr. Joyce’s Opus and it centers around Chuck Joyce, a Catholic school teacher, who throws out his curriculum to connect with his students despite the fact that they’re all horrible little monsters.
Andrew interviews Brian regarding his career, the development process for this pilot, and how he handles network notes calls. You’ll also listen to a live table read of Mr. Joyce’s Opus, performed by some of today’s funniest comedic actors.
Come to our next live show at The USC Comedy Festival on November 4th at 4pm. Because we love our fans sooooo much, this show is completely free! We’re reading a pilot called American Alien written by Sierra Teller Ornelas (Superstore, Splitting Up Together).
Reserve seats here: https://cinema.usc.edu/events/event.cfm?id=39953
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In this episode...
Guests
- Mike Kosinski as Chuck Joyce
- Kirby Howell Baptiste as Julia McGill
- Lauren Lapkus as Gifted Sara
- Ginger Gonzaga as Leslie
- Aparna Nancherla as Krystal
- Mamie Gummer as Adriana
- Janina Gavankar as Felicia
- Elizabeth Ho as Vanessa
- Sam Richardson as Mr. Meadows
- Gary Anthony Williams as Principal Flood
About the show
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).
Email them at info@deadpilotssociety.com and follow @deadpilotspod on Twitter and Instagram.
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