Showrunner Rule #131: When interviewing 1st AD, makem wait 20 minutes.

Ask assistant to see how many times they check watch. If >10, hire! Showrunner Rule #132: Average movie day is 2-3 pages. TV day, 6-7 pages. It simply a matter of economics & need to feed the tv beast. Showrunner Rule #133: Goal of pilot is 2 establish concept & possibility. 1st 10 pages elucidates how show works, last 10, where showll go. Showrunner Rule #134 (1 of 2): When forced to cut budget, cut money for guest cast, because getting the studio/network to go over budget Showrunner Rule #134 (2 of 2): for living breathing people is possible. Getting them 2 go over budget for dolly track, not gunna happen. Showrunner Rule #135: Break story w/ turnaround in mind. If actors in last scene every night & 1st scene every morn, youll be mud by Ep 3. Showrunner Rule #136: When interviewing Line Producer, drop 3 nickels on office floor. If they notice, retrieve & turn into swing set, hire! Showrunner Rule #137: In action lines, nothing after 1st 6 words will be read by execs. If important, put in front or GO TO THE UPPERCASE. Showrunner Rule #137A (Adendum): Italics and bold to emphasize important action will also work in scripts just a no go on Twitter. Showrunner Rule #138 (failed): Dont hire same sex assistant better looking than you; the job already inspires feelings of self loathing. Showrunner Rule #139 (passed): Dont hire opposite sex assistant

too good looking for you; job pays well, shame to lose 1/2 in divorce. Showrunner Rule 138A/139A (addendum): Of course, if gay, switcho reverso (138) with (139). Showrunner Rule #140: Dont let continuity screw story. No one shuts off TV screaming, Wait, she wore that same fucking skirt in act 2!?