Why people recommend it
Just the Funny Parts by Nell Scovell is a memoir detailing the author's extensive career as a television writer and humorist in various writers' rooms. On The Book Review podcast episode Writing About Illness Without Platitudes on July 18, 2024, Jason Zinman discussed and recommended this specific work by Scovell. He stated that it was perhaps the finest book he had ever read from the unique perspective of someone working inside television comedy writers' rooms. Furthermore, Zinman praised the book as a very perceptive portrait addressing the pervasive issue of sexism within modern comedy culture. By sharing these insights on the podcast, he underscored both the comedic industry insider details and the serious sociological observations regarding gender dynamics in entertainment. His endorsement highlighted the dual nature of Scovell's writing, which balances humorous behind-the-scenes accounts of television production with sharp, insightful commentary on the systemic challenges faced by women working in the comedy profession throughout contemporary times, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the realities of media creation.
Who recommended it
- Jason Zinman Recommended
Jason Zinman — 1 mention
“Nel Scovell recently wrote a book called just the funny parts which is maybe the best book I've read from the point of view of someone who's a a comedy writer in writer rooms and also a portrait of of sexism in in modern comedy that is very perceptive”
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