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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Zoom World.

 One of the problems we have now that we live in Zoom world, is the flagrant self-promotion that exists by its participants.  Much the way it is used on Facebook.  People who appear on talk shows have at least one. sometimes two copies of their new books on prominent display on their bookshelves behind them.  Over the last two days, two reporters on MSNBC appeared, one on "Morning Joe" and the other on Joy Reid's show were interviewed in their homes with their Emmy's in prominent display on their bookshelves.  I know we have much bigger problems than this, but it all seems rather cheeky to me.  And the hosts of these shows never call them out on this.  They all get a pass.  I guess I'm just a little too cranky these days.  Don't mind me.

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Speaking of self-promotion, My books, "Show Runner" and "Show Runner 2" can be found at the Amazon Kindle Store, along with newer ones, "The Man Is Dead", and "Report Cards".They are all compilations of blog entries have since been removed from the blog. So this is the only way you can find them.You can search by typing in my name, Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley, The Odd Couple, or Happy Days.

Check them out.
You don't need a Kindle machine to download them.
Just get the free app from Kindle, and they can be downloaded to an IPhone, IPad, or Blackberry.
The paperbacks, "Mark Rothman's Essays" and my new novel, "I'm Not Garbo" are not e-books.
But they are available for people without Kindle.
I have many readings and signings lined up for those, and the thing about Kindle is you can't sign one.
If you'd like one of the paperbacks, personally autographed, contact me at macchus999@aol.com.
And now, there's my reading of my screenplay of my unmade "Laverne and Shirley" movie on "YouTube"


Monday, July 27, 2020

For Those Of You Who Watched The "Wearing of the Greens" Reading.

Early on, the actors were instructed to ignore the stage directions.  And they did.
That was all well and good, until the last scene.
There was an exchange of dialogue between Liz and Fay that led to an out and out physical
wrestling match on the floor of the lounge in Fort Lauderdale.  Liz wins.
Without that stage direction, it was a little difficult to follow the action.
So I am providing it.
I hope this helps.

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My books, "Show Runner" and "Show Runner 2" can be found at the Amazon Kindle Store,
along with newer ones, "The Man Is Dead", and "Report Cards".
They are all compilations of blog entries have since been removed from the blog.
So this is the only way you can find them.,
You can search by typing in my name, Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley, The Odd Couple, or Happy Days.
Check them out.
You don't need a Kindle machine to download them.
Just get the free app from Kindle, and they can be downloaded to an IPhone, IPad, or Blackberry.
The paperbacks, "Mark Rothman's Essays" and my new novel, "I'm Not Garbo" are not e-books.
But they are available for people without Kindle.
I have many readings and signings lined up for those, and the thing about Kindle is you can't sign one.
If you'd like one of the paperbacks, personally autographed, contact me at macchus999@aol.com.
And now, there's my reading of my screenplay of my unmade "Laverne and Shirley" movie on "YouTube".

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The Wearing of the Greens reading.


The reading for "The Wearing of the Greens" can be found on YouTube.
Just search for "The Wearing of The Greens"
It is unedited.





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My books, "Show Runner" and "Show Runner 2" can be found at the Amazon Kindle Store,
along with newer ones, "The Man Is Dead", and "Report Cards".
They are all compilations of blog entries have since been removed from the blog.
So this is the only way you can find them.,
You can search by typing in my name, Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley, The Odd Couple, or Happy Days.
Check them out.
You don't need a Kindle machine to download them.
Just get the free app from Kindle, and they can be downloaded to an IPhone, IPad, or Blackberry.
The paperbacks, "Mark Rothman's Essays" and my new novel, "I'm Not Garbo" are not e-books.
But they are available for people without Kindle.
I have many readings and signings lined up for those, and the thing about Kindle is you can't sign one.
If you'd like one of the paperbacks, personally autographed, contact me at macchus999@aol.com.
And now, there's my reading of my screenplay of my unmade "Laverne and Shirley" movie on "YouTube".

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Wearing of the Greens Reading.

We did it last night.
It will be up on You Tube in about a week.
I think it went really well.
I'll keep you all posted.

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My books, "Show Runner" and "Show Runner 2" can be found at the Amazon Kindle Store,
along with newer ones, "The Man Is Dead", and "Report Cards".
They are all compilations of blog entries have since been removed from the blog.
So this is the only way you can find them.,
You can search by typing in my name, Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley, The Odd Couple, or Happy Days.
Check them out.
You don't need a Kindle machine to download them.
Just get the free app from Kindle, and they can be downloaded to an IPhone, IPad, or Blackberry.
The paperbacks, "Mark Rothman's Essays" and my new novel, "I'm Not Garbo" are not e-books.
But they are available for people without Kindle.
I have many readings and signings lined up for those, and the thing about Kindle is you can't sign one.
If you'd like one of the paperbacks, personally autographed, contact me at macchus999@aol.com.
And now, there's my reading of my screenplay of my unmade "Laverne and Shirley" movie on "YouTube".

Monday, June 29, 2020

A Preliminary Announcement.

In about three weeks from now, there will be a Zoom reading of one of my plays.
It's called The Wearing Of The Greens.
We are assembling a very impressive cast for it.
Included are Richard Kind, and George Wendt.
It's a comedy that takes place in 5 different airport lounges around the country.
In 1999.
There are characters in it who aren't flying anywhere, and after 9/11, you couldn't get into
those lounges without a boarding pass.  Otherwise it could be contemporary.
The reading will take place on July 14th, and will be shortly thereafter be uploaded to YouTube.
I think you'll enjoy it.

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My books, "Show Runner" and "Show Runner 2" can be found at the Amazon Kindle Store,
along with newer ones, "The Man Is Dead", and "Report Cards".
They are all compilations of blog entries have since been removed from the blog.
So this is the only way you can find them.,
You can search by typing in my name, Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley, The Odd Couple, or Happy Days.
Check them out.
You don't need a Kindle machine to download them.
Just get the free app from Kindle, and they can be downloaded to an IPhone, IPad, or Blackberry.
The paperbacks, "Mark Rothman's Essays" and my new novel, "I'm Not Garbo" are not e-books.
But they are available for people without Kindle.
I have many readings and signings lined up for those, and the thing about Kindle is you can't sign one.
If you'd like one of the paperbacks, personally autographed, contact me at macchus999@aol.com.
And now, there's my reading of my screenplay of my unmade "Laverne and Shirley" movie on "YouTube".




































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Hi. I am, according to my Wikipedia entry,(which I did not create) a noted television writer, playwright, screenwriter, and occasional actor. You can Google me or go to the IMDB to get my credits, and you can come here to get my opinions on things, which I'll try to express eloquently. Hopefully I'll succeed. You can also e-mail me at macchus999@aol.com. Perhaps my biggest claim to fame is being responsible, for about six months in 1975, while Head Writer for the "Happy Days" TV series, for Americans saying to each other "Sit on it."