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    The Business

    Bill Lawrence: A Modern Day Show-runner

    Bill Lawrence, co-creator of Cougar Town, is taking his show to the people. He's self-funding viewing parties across the US where fans meet cast and have a drink on him.

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    By Kim Masters • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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      Kim Masters

      partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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      Producer

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      Bill Lawrence

      television writer and producer

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