The Secret to Making Great Television: Insights from Mike Reese

TLDRMike Reese shares the secret to making great television and discusses the success of The Simpsons

Key insights

📺The original writing staff of The Simpsons had no experience, but they had fun and created a good show

🌍The show's success is rooted in human stupidity as long as people do dumb things in the world

😂A joke is only in bad taste if it's not funny, making comedy subjective

🖊️The influx of diverse new writers has allowed The Simpsons to grow and change

🍩Mike Reese appreciates the hard work of the character Apu in the show

Q&A

What made The Simpsons successful?

The original writing staff had no experience but created a good show by having fun

What makes The Simpsons unique?

The show's success is rooted in human stupidity and the wide canvas it offers for comedy

How important is it for a joke to be funny?

A joke is only in bad taste if it's not funny, making comedy subjective

How has The Simpsons evolved over time?

The show has evolved with the influx of diverse new writers, allowing it to grow and change

Which character in The Simpsons is underrated?

Mike Reese appreciates the character Apu for his hard work

Timestamped Summary

00:00Mike Reese shares insights on making great television and discusses The Simpsons

00:08The original writing staff of The Simpsons had no experience but created a good show by having fun

00:36The show's success is rooted in human stupidity and the wide canvas it offers for comedy

01:13A joke is only in bad taste if it's not funny, making comedy subjective

03:20The influx of diverse new writers has allowed The Simpsons to grow and change

04:56Mike Reese appreciates the hard work of the character Apu in the show