Episode notes
We have another hilarious episode for you this month! Its Code 5 written by Sandeep Parikh (The Legend of Neil, Community), Ed Brubaker (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Westworld), and Mel Cowan (Brockmire, Parks & Rec). Code 5 sold to FX and it follows two odd-couple cops stuck on a never ending case. It’s like a funny version of True Detective where they’re out canvassing and doing the tedious dirty work that you rarely see in cop shows. Based on a short-form series Sandeep, Ed, and Mel created for the EffinFunny YouTube channel. In Andrew’s interview with Sandeep and Mel you’ll hear about their non-traditional way into comedy, their backgrounds in improv, and why they attribute all of their success making things with friends. They also discuss the future of cop shows and whether or not those stories can be told anymore. It was a great philosophical discussion about storytelling and comedy. Enjoy!
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In this episode...
Guests
- Asif Ali (Wrecked) as Sam
- Phil Lamarr (Family Guy, Futurama) as Triggs
- Milana Vayntrub (Love, This Is Us) as Rita/Jessica/Faye
- John Ross Bowie (Big Bang Theory, Speechless) as Terrence
- Janet Varney (The Legend of Korra, You’re The Worst) as Dr. Krakowski
- Mel Cowan (Brockmire, Key & Peele) as Old Woman Customer/Coyle/Clerk/Security Guard
- Sandeep Parikh with stage directions
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).
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