Writing for ‘Friends’ Was No Dream Job

Ever since I retired from television writing at the ripe age of 38, people have asked me: “Why would you quit such a cool career?” Especially if they know I worked on popular shows like Friends, Freaks and Geeks, Desperate Housewives, and Breaking Bad. It’s impossible to answer this question over the course of a cocktail party conversation. Where would …

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The 51 Most Anticipated TV Shows of the Summer

Planning to spend this summer at home? Don’t worry: There’s more than enough TV to keep you busy through Labor Day. In fact, it might be too much TV for one person to keep track of, so we’ve compiled a guide to help you sort through all the new shows, as well as returning favorites, that are slated to drop soon. (Yes, Stranger Things is finally back.)

Whether you&…

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India’s Zee pops 10% on report the $10 billion merger with Sony is being revived

The deal, announced more than two years ago, was perceived as crucial for the survival of the companies in a highly competitive market.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images

Shares of India's Zee Entertainment jumped more than 10% on Tuesday after a report that its $10 billion merger with Japanese tech giant Sony could be revived.

The Economic Times, an Indian news publication, reported…

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