The Good Place: The Podcast Ch. 13: Michael Schur, Creator
Aug 10, 2018
Michael Schur, creator of The Good Place, The Office, and Parks and Recreation, talks about identifying with characters he's written, the differences in artful media vs. big budget entertainment, his nods to 'Lost,' the history behind his Twitter handle, and more.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Uncertainty and Decision Making
01:31 • 14min
The Importance of Balancing Scripted Dialogue and Improvisation
15:44 • 22min
Flashback Satisfaction
37:58 • 14min
Origins of 'Ken Tremendous' and Pitching Ideas to Ted Danson
51:43 • 6min
Insights on the Writers Room and Typing Styles
57:55 • 2min
Favorites and Charitable Causes
01:00:12 • 4min