(l to r): Lew Schneider (C'83), event producer Reg Tigerman (C'07), Zach Lutsky (C'97),

Sherri Cooper Landsman (C'94) and Jason Resnick (C'92)

Back in February, I posted a whole bunch of videos from our LA Penn in Pictures 2008 panel including Jason Resnick (C'92) (Universal acquisitions), Sherri Cooper Landsman (C'94) (Brothers and Sisters Writer), Zach Lutsky (C'97) (ER Medical Consultant) and moderator Lew Schneider (C'83)(Everybody Loves Raymond, New Adventures of Old Christine).

In that series, I posted about 4 videos from the Q&A session with the audience and the panel.

...However, I never got around to posting the remaining 21 videos from that QA that I'm sure you're all find very interesting.

Continue reading to (finally) watch the remaining videos and a quick guide to all the videos in the series...

The remaining Q&A videos:

• QA5 - Who has gone on from a Penn performing group to the entertainment business? (Lew)
• QA6 - What's the best way to break into scripted television? (Sherri)
• QA7 - What is the reality behind the stories on medical dramas? (Zach)
• QA8 - What do you look for when selecting a film for distribution? (Jason)
• QA9 - What is the state of documentaries? (Jason)
• QA10 - Can you put me in touch with actresses on your show? (Sherri, Lew, Zach)
• QA11 - Why are distribution costs so high? (Jason)
• QA12 - How do you choose the actors for their roles? (Sherri)
• QA13 - Are you developing any pilots right now? (Sherri)
• QA14 - Do you pay attention to production design when choosing a film? (Jason)
• QA15 - How did you get your first game show hosting job? (Lew)
• QA16 - Will the studios go back to making musicals? (Jason)
• QA17 - Were there any moments at Penn that led you to your career now? (All)
• QA18 - What is the future for multicamera comedies? (Lew)
• QA19 - What do you think of content being redistributed online? (Lew, Sherri)
• QA20 - What was the inspiration behind Everybody Loves Raymond? (Lew)
• QA21 - Would the writers be behind a new online distribution plan? (Lew)
• QA22 - Do you expect a SAG strike? (Sherri, Lew)
• QA23 - Do you notice trends in film? (Jason)
• QA24 - If you had to do it all over, what would you do differently? (All)
• QA25 - Is there a future for art house films? (Jason)

And if you missed it, I've also included the videos I already published from the event which include:

• Lew Schneider speaks
• Sherri Cooper Landsman (1/2)
• Sherri Cooper Landsman (2/2)
• Zach Lustky (1/2)
• Zach Lustky (2/2)
• Jason Resnick (1/2)
• Jason Resnick (2/2)
• QA1 - Can someone give me a job? (All)
• QA2 - What makes a good pitch? (All)
• QA3 - Why was your spec script successful? (Sherri)
• QA4 - Where does Sherri get ideas for stories? (Sherri)

A special thanks to editor David Chalfin (C'96), a fantastic editor living in Los Angeles who recorded and edited all the Penn in Pictures videos. Check out his reel here!



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Yesterday, I posted a video about a Penn alum asking our Penn in Pictures panel about the art of the pitch.

Today's question from our audience to both Sherri and Lew is:
"Why was your Spec Script Successful?
...and What is some good advice in terms of writing one?"

Any suggestions of your own to offer our Penn community?  Comment below!

Check back next week for Sherri's answer on "Where she gets ideas for stories on "Brothers and Sisters?""

A special thanks to editor David Chalfin (C'96), a fantastic editor living in Los Angeles who recorded and edited all the Penn in Pictures videos. Check out his reel here!  

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Yesterday I talked about this year's great Penn in Pictures event and how I will be posting videos from the event.

To start things off, check out the video above of TV writer Lew Schneider (C'83, Everybody Loves Raymond writer).

In the video, Lew talks about:

• His major at Penn, his time in Mask and Wig
• How her pursued a life in comedy as a stand-up, tv host, an actor and a TV writer
• How he transitioned from actor to writer and what shows he wrote for before landing his Everybody Loves Raymond gig
• What he's been doing since Raymond ended (including new pilots, a great animated show he wrote for, and his time now on New Adventures of Old Christine)

More Penn in Pictures videos tomorrow!

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(l to r): Lew Schneider (C'83), event producer Reg Tigerman (C'07), Zach Lutsky (C'97), 

Sherri Cooper Landsman (C'94) and Jason Resnick (C'92)

"How do I break into the entertainment business?" is the number one question Penn alumni and undergrads always ask of me.

In late October, the Penn Club of Los Angeles hosted its annual Penn in Pictures event at ICM and those who attended got some answers from some of our successful alumni panelists.

These paneslists included Jason Resnick (C'92) (Universal acquisitions), Sherri Cooper Landsman (C'95) (Brothers and Sisters Writer), Zach Lutsky (C'97) (ER Medical Consultant) and moderator Lew Schneider (C'83)(Everybody Loves Raymond, New Adventures of Old Christine)

If you missed the event, not to worry!  For the first time, we have recorded the event and starting tomorrow (for the next 2 weeks), I will be sharing with you the videos from all of our panelists and more importantly, the 20+ questions that our alumni asked of our panelists including the ever popular question on "how do I get into the business"!

Check back here on DT, you'll definitely want to know what our panelists said!  (sign up for the free newsletter below to get the updates delivered to your email!)

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If you're in Los Angeles, THIS is the Penn event (among others) you'll want to go to to listen to esteemed Penn alumni speak about their experiences in the entertainment industry and hear about their journey from Locust Walk to Hollywood.

Panelists include:

Zach Lutsky (C'97) - Actor and Medical Consultant for NBC's "ER"
.
Jason Resnick, C'92 - Senior Vice President and General Manager of Worldwide Acquisitions for the Universal Pictures Group

Sherri Cooper, C'94 - television writer and producer for ABC's "Brothers and Sisters" and The CW's "Everwood." (Did you see "Book Burning", the episode Sherri just co-wrote which aired last week for "Brothers and Sisters" (10/8/08)?)

Others TBD

Moderated by Lew Schneider C'83, writer for "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "New Adventures of Old Christine"

More information about the panelists here

Schedule of Events:

6:30 - 7:00 pm Arrival/Networking, no food or drinks
7:00 - 8:30 pm Panelists
8:30 - 9:00 pm Q+A
9:00 - 10:00 pm Networking/Reception with light snacks

Special offer:
For a limited time (or until sold out) the PennClubLA is pleased to offer,

- $10 tickets to paid members of PennClubLA. Offer expires Oct 11 at 12PM.
- Non member tickets are $25.
- At door: $30, no exceptions.
Buy your tickets here.

Date:

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 6:30pm

Location:

ICM Screening Room, 10250 Constellation Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Note: Parking is not hosted. There is free parking across the street.

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Lew Schneider (C'83) featured in "The Christmas Letter"

As I sit at home on Christmas morning sipping on my light egg nog and reminiscing about Hanukkah, I am enjoying a whole lot of TV marathons.



One great Christmas episode I just caught was an Everybody Loves Raymond episode, called "The Christmas Letter" written by Penn alum Lew Schneider (C'83, Mask and Wig). Lew actually is in the episode as the photographer taking the Romano family photo. (see screenshot above)



Per TV.com, here's the episode summary:

"Ray believes he has finally found the ultimate Christmas gift for his parents--if nothing else it will certainly be something they will remember forever. Ray is thrilled when he hits upon the perfect gift--a family photo that his mom and dad can treasure forever. But, when the day arrives to take the picture, Ray tries in vain to keep the peace when Debra and Marie have very conflicting opinions about the meaning of "family" in family photo."

Speaking of Lew, I just got wind that Lew is now co-Executive Producing CBS's The New Adventures of Old Christine.



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