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    A friend of mine was running an action adventure show not too long ago, and he heard what I think is the worst pitch ever from a writer who wanted a free-lance episode. Our heroes confront a shadowy nemesis. That was it. That was the whole pitch. Which is admirable, in a way.  I mean, yes, I guess that would be an interesting episode, in that it describes every episode. But if you're on the other end of it, you kind of want more...

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    By Rob Long • Oct 6, 2010 • 3m Listen

    A friend of mine was running an action adventure show not too long ago, and he heard what I think is the worst pitch ever from a writer who wanted a free-lance episode. Our heroes confront a shadowy nemesis. That was it. That was the whole pitch. Which is admirable, in a way. I mean, yes, I guess that would be an interesting episode, in that it describes every episode. But if you're on the other end of it, you kind of want more...

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