tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post5222125675356238366..comments2024-03-22T07:38:11.573+00:00Comments on Sitcom Geek: Guest CharactersJames Caryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01315185952705396144noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-67267662715194312602013-01-10T12:34:11.181+00:002013-01-10T12:34:11.181+00:00Good stuff, can I suggest there is also the other ...Good stuff, can I suggest there is also the other side of the fifty pee to consider....<br /><br />There aren't that many team written sitcoms in the UK but on those there are, and I've worked on a couple, I've noticed that it is too easy to fall into the trap of overplaying your guest character mostly because he/she is actaully your creation not the creation of the show's originators. <br /><br />Ok this may be totally subconscious and probably is, it might also be the chirping of a tiny voice somewhere inside your head telling you if your guest is wonderful enough they might get a regular slot on the show. <br /><br />Either way may I posit it is wise to remember that a guest character is there to serve the needs of the main characters say as a catalyst to action or a blockage to action.<br /><br />Just me thoughts.Keith R Lindsaynoreply@blogger.com