Inquiring Minds 181 Mike Drucker - How to Write Science Into Comedy
May 29, 2017
Mike Drucker, co-head writer for Bill Nye Saves the World and writer for Adam Ruins Everything and the Tonight Show, discusses integrating science and comedy in entertainment. Topics include accurate science in TV shows, a retreat with scientists and directors, challenges of combining science and comedy in writing rooms, and the impact of budget cuts on scientific research and funding.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Integrating Science Into Comedy and Storytelling
02:27 • 2min
A Retreat with Scientists and Directors followed by an Ad for M H Z Choice
04:30 • 4min
Integrating Science and Comedy in Show Writing Rooms
08:21 • 11min
Comedy, Science, and Storytelling
18:56 • 22min
Exploring the Impact of Budget Cuts on Scientific Research and University Funding
40:36 • 2min