‘SNL’ Parties So Hard They Break Tables — The Week in Showrunner Tweets
LAST WEEK’S TWEETS: Is The World Going to Hell Because ‘Hannibal’ Got Canceled?
One fascinating aspect of today’s media landscape is that many creators and executive producers enjoy using Twitter to engage with their audiences, share behind-the-scenes information about their shows, chat about politics, and otherwise communicate about what matters to them. So, each week, we’ll compile some of our favorite exchanges representing the wide variety of discourse seen on social media.
This week, we get unique insight into the relationships between two showrunners and their mothers, Loren Bouchard shares an unreleased “Bob’s Burgers” song, and more.
Oh My God, Read All the Replies on These Tweets
If you do, you will get just a taste of how insane the parties at “Saturday Night Live” can apparently be.
Is that from the infamous 17th floor party? And if yes, when will there be a "30 For 30" about that?
— John Mulaney (@mulaney) May 16, 2017
Seriously:
ban was lifted for Seth's "going away" party. We broke the read-thru table.
— Rachele Lynn (@RacheleLynn6) May 16, 2017
Billy Eichner Hasn’t Lost Perspective On What Matters
I'm on so many shows I should have my own Upfront! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA nuclear war is imminent
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 15, 2017
A History Lesson From The Creator of “Bones”
I’m not being sarcastic — it’s a real history lesson! And also an interesting insight into Hart Hanson’s relationship with his mother.
JFK asks his mother (after Cuban Missile Crisis) not to contact Nikita Khrushchev again without asking him first: pic.twitter.com/mGrdwUBXWC
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) May 14, 2017
Wow. The most important thing I ever had to ask my mother was not to call me by my childhood nickname in front of the actors. #SheDidIt https://t.co/WKuoIiP24q
— Hart Hanson (@HartHanson) May 14, 2017
Mindy Kaling Brought Treats
https://twitter.com/mindykaling/status/863896835575996420
I mean, not everyone loves Swedish fish… But maybe all famous people do?
Heads Up: The Soundtrack to “Bob’s Burgers” is Not Complete
After getting this reply…
Love the album. Love love love love it.
No “Staying Up Till Midnight”, though?https://t.co/IyMLZeTz4i
— @macfixer@mastodon.social (@macfixer) May 15, 2017
“Bob’s Burgers” creator Loren Bouchard admitted that there were some missing tracks (and shared one of his favorites).
Yeah, we left off the promos and one-offs. I feel sad now, though. I always liked this one too:https://t.co/7GWNl4mghN https://t.co/c1Zv5BG4zd
— loren bouchard (@lorenbouchard) May 15, 2017
In Memorium
Ava DuVernay remembered former Paramount chief Brad Grey, who passed away on Sunday.
Before SELMA was released, he invited me to dinner. Fab stories. Good laughs. And shrewd advice that I still use. May his soul be at rest 🙏🏾 https://t.co/JY98Sja2Pr
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) May 15, 2017
While “Agents of SHIELD” executive producer Maurissa Tancharoen was saddened by the loss of actor Powers Booth.
We are devastated. It was such an honor to work with him. RIP Powers. https://t.co/XnxFYTalfI
— Maurissa Tancharoen (@MoTancharoen) May 15, 2017
Seth MacFarlane Answers A Very Important Question
At this week’s upfronts, Fox featured “The Orville,” a new series starring and created by Seth MacFarlane. It’s…not a great title for a few reasons, including the fact that it doesn’t really communicate what kind of tone we can expect from the series. Is it science fiction? Is it comedy? Here’s MacFarlane’s answer.
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/864206297427841026
You Think Your Mother’s Day Was Awkward?
“American Gods” executive producer Bryan Fuller has you beat.
ON MOTHER'S DAY, MY MOTHER TOLD ME SHE HOPES DOING A SHOW WHERE A WOMAN EATS A MAN WITH HER VAGINA DOESN'T RUIN MY REPUTATION #AMERICANGODS
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) May 15, 2017
"I don't like those men floating around like they do in your show," MY MOTHER ON MEN WITH ERECTIONS IN BILQUIS' VAGINA NEBULA #AMERICANGODS
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) May 15, 2017
Thank You, Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Without the creator of “BoJack Horseman,” I never would have known the cast of “Fraiser” once appeared in a “Star Trek” spoof with Kate Mulgrew.
WOW, I did not know the new Star Trek would be like this! What a bold new direction! HOW DID THEY GET THIS CAST?!https://t.co/iL403gw6lh
— Raphael Bob-Waksberg (@RaphaelBW) May 18, 2017
John McNamara Also Has a “Star Trek” Thing
Sharing mostly because of who sent this to “The Magicians” executive producer John McNamara. Deliciously random.
Good morning, Earth. Thank you for sending me this @DanaDelany 🖖🏻 pic.twitter.com/k8jeMDTgsK
— John McNamara (@johnthemcnamara) May 16, 2017
Here’s How David Simon Celebrated Hitting 100,000 Twitter Followers
Counter just rolled 100K. Next dollop of twittersnide that produces honest LOL gets DVDs of all BDP-HBO shows. + charity don. in yr honor.
— David Simon (@AoDespair) May 17, 2017
And by snide, I mean personally insulting to me. But funny.
— David Simon (@AoDespair) May 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/NicholasLoewen/status/864869372577423361
And there it is. Where do you want the material sent?
(I will follow so you can send postal address as DM) https://t.co/mQ2YaV7myl
— David Simon (@AoDespair) May 17, 2017
All of that happened in the space of ten minutes. Well-played, all around.
Look at These Happy People
What was initially planned as a wake for cancelled #Timeless cast and crew last night became a Season 2 party! pic.twitter.com/uJHYcN8KFC
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyanTV) May 17, 2017
We remain, as always, in awe of the powers of Leslie Jones.
What’s the Difference Between Writing for Humans and Robots?
Recently, Steven DeKnight has gone from “Spartacus” and “Daredevil” to writing the screenplay for “Pacific Rim: Uprising.” Which led one follower to ask…
Is it more fun directing actors or getting to "play with" giant robots?
— H A N K (@hankpena) May 18, 2017
Actors are immediate and surprising. The giant robots are awesome but require many, many months of painstaking adjustments. https://t.co/hoNkJQ00Of
— Steven DeKnight (@stevendeknight) May 18, 2017
Finally, This is Just a Funny Image
I loved Twin Peaks TV but hated Fire Walk w/ Me so much I drove to Lynch's house and stood up and yelled at him through my car's sunroof.
— josh friedman (@Josh_Friedman) May 19, 2017
Hope “Snowpiercer” creator Josh Friedman likes Season 3 a little better.
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