I've got some more alumni who are blowing up in the world of entertainment that you should know about!

After the jump, learn about alumni who are appearing on, writing for and creating some great new TV shows.

...Plus one alum who is writing about his experience producing one very newsworthy Broadway show.

Happy new year everyone!

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By the looks of my Facebook feed, just like previous year's Emmys, there were a bunch of Penn alumni at tonight's Emmy Ceremony.

If you caught the "Homeland" win for Best Drama tonight, you would have heard a thank you to writer and Penn alum Meredith Stiehm (C'90).

If you don't know about Meredith, she's had a great track record here in Hollywood. After the jump, find out more about the popular show that was her claim to fame.

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After the jump, check out my DT roundup of these 7 Penn alumni making news in the TV worlds of reality, comedy and drama.  Plus two more alumni nominated for Emmys!

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For the last few years as a medical consultant on various shows Penn alum Zach Lutsky (C'96) has had the opportunity to write or re-write all the medical scenes in those shows.

After the jump find out how Zach has finally gone from a consultant to a full time writing staff member on "A Gifted Man"!

His first episode, "In Case of Blind Spots" airs tonight (Feb 3) at 8pm on CBS!

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Last time we checked in with aspiring LA TV writer Rob Forman (W'06), he taught us all about "spec scripts" and what you do with them once you're done in order to pursue a Hollywood career.

After his summer hiatus, Rob has now returned back to work as a writers assistant on "Army Wives" and is sharing some great tips for anyone thinking about writing a TV script.

After the jump,

• learn what writing accomplishment Rob achieved this summer
• what his job as writer's assistant is on "Army Wives" (minute 2:45)
• why his wrist hurts
• read Rob's original pilot spec and act 2 from his "Glee" spec
• listen to Rob's words of wisdom about "structure" and how to approach specs using colorful notecards.

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A couple of weeks ago we met aspiring LA TV writer Rob Forman (W'06) and he told us about his journey from Penn to LA, the agency he first worked at, and the TV shows on which he's been a writer's assistant.

In today's installment, Rob talks to us about the steps he's taking from being an aspiring TV writer to a "paid" writer. (Note the Rob's masterful use of "air quotes" throughout the video : ) )

After the jump, listen to Rob talk about:

• "spec scripts" and which TV shows he has written spec scripts for
• what to do once you have finished a spec script
• what has "fallen out of fashion" in terms of writing TV scripts
• which popular writing competitions he has submitted to ...which you should as well! (and which one he was a finalist in!)
• what he's working on now

Also, be sure to check out the embedded spec scripts Rob has provided us to read and learn from!  

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As we approach year 5 of DT, I continues to expand our arsenal of entertaining "insider-tip"-filled vlogs from Penn undergrads and alumni as they pursue the ups and downs of their entertainment career journeys:

• Alex taught us the 5 tips any actor should consider before getting into the business. 
• We've been following Jess as she's shown us the ups and downs of the acting business. 
• Ben and Blake taught us that sometimes we need to make choices when it comes to pursuing our passion.
• And Kelly gave us the scoop on what you need to know about moving to LA regarding housing and transportation.

Today, we now add Rob, another Penn personality to our mix of vloggers.

Rob Forman (W'06) has been out here in LA for the past 5 years pursuing television writing, and is beyond just starting out in the business.

After the jump, watch Rob as he talks about his journey from Penn to LA, the agency he first worked at, and the TV shows on which he's been a writer's assistant.

I've known Rob for a while now and he remains passionate about TV and passionate about writing.  And as we know, passion is a common thread of many of our successful alumni.

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Recently, I reported that Penn alum Joe Port (C'97) and his writing partner Joe Wiseman had their TV pilot "Family Album" most likely scheduled for a mid season slot on Fox.

Now, more good news.  Yesterday it was announced that Fox has signed a two-year overall deal with them. (source)

Fantastic news, and the inspirational story here for DT readers is how the Joes got their start together.

For those of you looking to write and produce, after the jump read their story and take note!

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(l to r: Michael Sluchan, C'91, Michael Rauch, C'90)

There is no question that Penn alumni are working together all over the entertainment business (and there have been plenty of DT stories about this).

Here's another goodie sent to me by USA network executive Michael Sluchan (C'93). Not only did Michael Sluchan help develop and now oversees "Royal Pains", but he also works on the show with another Penn alum, executive producer Michael Rauch (C'90).

And on tonight's season finale, a third Penn alum you all know joins them.

After the jump, more about who, his featured song on the show ...and about executive producer Michael Rauch's writing path from Penn and beyond.

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If you were a fan of the CBS series "Without A Trace" and the baseball film 61, then you're a fan of this Penn alum's work.

More about this alum and his new project with Paramount after the jump!

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Moses Port (left) and David Guarascio (right) at PennclubLA's "Penn in Pictures"

Penn alumni and writing partners David Guarascio (C'91) and Moses Port (C'91), (former co-producers and writers of "Just Shoot Me", "Aliens in America" ...and 2001 "Penn in Pictures" panelists) are now developing a new comedy for ABC that's "very 2010".

Learn more about what I mean after the jump!

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A bunch of Hollywood bits and pieces about Penn alumni deals to report on including

• a new VH1 reality show
• a new half hour NBC comedy
• a new atypical role for Elizabeth Banks

More after the jump!

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