Rob Long
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Born | Robert Long June 8, 1965 Maryland, U.S. |
Education | Yale University (BA) University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer, author |
Years active | 1990–present |
Robert Long (born June 8, 1965) is an American writer and television producer in
In addition to his television work, Long is a
Education
Long graduated from Phillips Academy in 1983[3] and Yale University in 1987. After graduation, he studied for two years at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, where he later served as an Adjunct Professor of screenwriting[4]
Television career
Long started his career as a screenwriter for the television show
After Cheers ended in 1993, Long formed a television production company with his Cheers collaborator and fellow Emmy nominee Dan Staley. Together, they created the television show George and Leo, starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch, for CBS. They also created Love & Money for CBS and Men, Women & Dogs for The WB.[5] In addition to their show creation work, Long and his partner served as creative consultants on numerous shows.[4] Long took over as show runner for Kevin James vehicle Kevin Can Wait after Bruce Helford left the CBS show.[6]
Political and social commentary
Beginning in 1993, Long wrote a fortnightly
Long is now a
Long hosts the
Ricochet
In 2008, Long started a political news and commentary website, RobinsonandLong.com, in collaboration with Peter Robinson, author and former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan. In 2010, Robinson and Long launched a new, more interactive website, Ricochet, featuring a news feed in the model of Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr.[2] The site features approximately 40 contributors from conservative publications, such as National Review and The Weekly Standard, who start conversation threads open to commentary and discussion. In order to encourage earnest and respectful discussion, only paying members of the site are allowed to comment, and a code of conduct is enforced.[10]
Other work
Long is the author of two books. His first, Conversations with My Agent, is a memoir of his early career. Published in 1998, it provides extensive advice for aspiring scriptwriters, and has become a "cult classic".[9] His second book, Set Up, Joke, Set Up, Joke, is a further memoir of his entertainment industry experiences, and was published in 2005.[11]
Long is mentioned and quoted extensively in the book The Sound of No Hands Clapping by Toby Young.[12]
Long serves on the board of directors of The American Cinema Foundation, a "Los Angeles-based non-profit arts organization created to nurture and reward television and feature-film projects that promote democratic pluralism and inclusion."[13] His published works include Conversations with My Agent and Set Up, Joke, Set Up, Joke.[13] He is also president of the Board of Directors of the Southern Foodways Alliance.[14]
Associated television shows
- Cheers (1990–1993)
- Pig Sty (1995)
- Good Company (1996)
- George and Leo (1997–1998)
- Love & Money (1999)
- Men, Women & Dogs (2001–2002)
- Sullivan & Son (2012–2014)
- Kevin Can Wait (2016–2018)
Published works
- Conversations with My Agent (1998) ISBN 0-452-27713-2
- Set Up, Joke, Set Up, Joke (2005) ISBN 0-747-54777-7
- Bigly: Donald Trump in Verse (2017)
Awards and nominations
- Nomination, Primetime Emmy Award(1992)
- Nomination, Primetime Emmy Award(1993)
- Nomination, Golden Globe Award(1992)
- Nomination, Golden Globe Award(1993)
- Writers Guild of America Award
See also
- Cheers
- Sullivan & Son
- George & Leo
- KCRW
References
- ^ a b "Advanced Primetime Awards Search". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ^ a b "Can Ricochet Make Conservatism Fun Again?". The Atlantic. May 15, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2010.
- ^ "Notable Alumni of Phillips Academy" (PDF). Notable Alumni. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c d ."Rob Long". The Huffington Post. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ^ "Rob Long at IMDB". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ^ "'Kevin Can Wait' Showrunner Bruce Helford Exits CBS Comedy Series, Rob Long Will Replace Him". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ Long, Rob (November 1, 2012). "Grand Old Pessimism: Oh, No! We're Gonna Win!". TIME magazine. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ Long, Rob (September 24, 2012). "An Awkward Strike". TIME magazine. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ a b "KCRW – Martini Shot". KCRW (Radio station). Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ^ "FAQ". Ricochet.com. Retrieved June 23, 2010.
- ^ Frank Cottrell Boyce (November 26, 2005). "The Joke's on You". The Guardian (UK). Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ASIN B000GYZWV2.
- ^ a b "About the ACF". American Cinema Foundation. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ^ "The SFA Take: State of the Cornbread Nation #SFA16 | Southern Foodways Alliance - Southern Foodways Alliance". January 23, 2017.
External links
- Martini Shot at KCRW Retrieved 2009-10-30
- Letters from America on Newsweek Retrieved 2009-10-30
- Q+A with Rob Long at LAistRetrieved 2010-01-05
- Rob Long at IMDb
- Rob Long's blog Retrieved 2009-10-30
- Rob Long search at NPR Retrieved 2010-01-05
- The American Cinema Foundation Retrieved 2009-10-30
- Cheerful Long on National Review Online Retrieved 2009-10-30
- Book Review on The Guardian Retrieved 2009-10-30
- In-depth podcast interview