"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
Now do The Love Boat and Star Trek TNG. Bald Capt, child of the crew works on the ship, black bartender.... https://gsllcblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/st-love-boat.jpg
Harlan Ellison told the story of the movie studio middle-ranker who was called to her boss's office regarding a brilliant new idea. This was late 70's-early 80s, and a certain musical was hotter than hot. MSMR: Okay, boss, what's the pitch? B: We're going to do The Wiz... (big smile) WHITE! Ellison did not report his response when the subordinate broke the news.
Very true ... a lot of script ideas come from old stories, back to the Iliad. And before then, as well.
ReplyDeleteNow do The Love Boat and Star Trek TNG.
ReplyDeleteBald Capt, child of the crew works on the ship, black bartender....
https://gsllcblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/st-love-boat.jpg
Harlan Ellison told the story of the movie studio middle-ranker who was called to her boss's office regarding a brilliant new idea. This was late 70's-early 80s, and a certain musical was hotter than hot.
ReplyDeleteMSMR: Okay, boss, what's the pitch?
B: We're going to do The Wiz...
(big smile)
WHITE!
Ellison did not report his response when the subordinate broke the news.