Excited and slightly terrified to announce this. As @brettgoldstein told me for an NYT profile last year, “Suddenly you're putting the baby out in the world and it's like, ‘Oh my God, everyone's going to attack the baby! What are we doing?’” https://t.co/HscLcD6Gax
Three books ON comedy, David Stubbs's Different Times, Justin Lewis & Ian Greaves's History of Weekending, and @jegner' s terrific oral history of Ted Lasso are well worth seeking out if you are a comedy nerd. Which you are.
I want to say how much I value my partnership with Apple. They’ve been incredible collaborators and I deeply respect their team. That said, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we’re not aligned on the decision to pause the release of The Savant. In the last five years since we’ve been making the show, we’ve seen an unfortunate amount of violence in the United States: the kidnapping attempt on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the January 6th attack on the Capitol; the assassination attempts on President Trump; the political assassinations of Democratic representatives in Minnesota; the attack on Speaker Pelosi’s husband; the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk; the recent shooting at an ABC affiliate station in California; and over 300 school shootings across this country. These incidents, though far from encompassing the full range of violence witnessed in the United States, illustrate a broader mindset that crosses the political spectrum and must be confronted. I’ve never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is. The Savant is about the heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever. While I respect Apple’s decision to pause the release for now,
I remain hopeful the show will reach audiences soon. Until then, I’m wishing safety and strength for everyone, and I’ll let you know if and when The Savant is released.
Ooh, I actually have direct, first-hand information regarding this question! No, I was not. You don’t have to wonder about this any more! Now you can do literally anything else with your life instead
"Art can go through the side door to engage you on a deeper level that bypasses your logic and sarcasm centers." —@jegner in his interview with @TexasExes' The Alcade
Read the full discussion: https://t.co/1uQEBZz8EE
Calling all fans of Ted Lasso! ⚽
In BELIEVE, New York Times journalist and editor @jegner explores the hit show's rise to fame and lasting cultural impact!
Listen now: https://t.co/juAfIEgYlt
"Expertly reported and brimming with insights from cast members, writers, producers and executives, @jegner’s exegesis scores from all over the pitch." - @WSJ
Check out BELIEVE on the Wall Street Journal's holiday gift guide: https://t.co/sdxitfPh5x
"BELIEVE by @jegner is vital in that it digs deep into the creation and execution of Ted Lasso. . . This book is a journalistic text on how to deliberately create solid comedy television." - @vulture https://t.co/Met59vriWj
Author @jegner wrote the book on @TedLasso.
@DuttonBooks published the book on #TedLasso.
And I wrote the article on Jeremy Egner.
Check it out on Chicago Sports Stuff.
https://t.co/7YlB1IGb3m
Author @jegner joined @sandymaxx on What's on Tap to discuss what made Ted Lasso the success it became.
His new book on the show is out now!
Full interview: https://t.co/DRzWRowLLh