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entertainment2 years ago

'Desperate Housewives' Staffers' Avoidance of Teri Hatcher on Set Revealed

Former staffer Patty Lin claims in her book that Teri Hatcher, known for her role in "Desperate Housewives," created an icy environment on set, with staff members avoiding eye contact with her. Lin also accuses show creator Marc Cherry of exhibiting toxic behavior, including overt racism and a slapdash approach to the creative process. This is not the first time negative claims have been made about the show's actors, as Cherry previously alleged that a "big star" had behavioral problems on set without naming her.

via Page Six|
#desperate-housewives#entertainment#marc-cherry
entertainment2 years ago

'Freaks and Geeks' Writer's Controversial Attraction to Jason Segel

Patty Lin, a writer for the TV show "Freaks and Geeks," revealed in her memoir that she considered having an affair with cast member Jason Segel despite having a boyfriend at the time. Lin described her close bond with Segel and their shared interests, including marijuana use. However, Segel ultimately turned down Lin's advances, and he later entered into a relationship with co-star Linda Cardellini. Lin reflects on her feelings of heartbreak and acknowledges that she never stood a chance with Segel.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#affair#entertainment#freaks-and-geeks
entertainment2 years ago

Insider Reveals 'Friends' Cast's Negative Attitude Towards Scripts

Former TV writer Patty Lin reveals her less-than-ideal experience working on the hit sitcom Friends, stating that the cast rarely had anything positive to say about the scripts and often voiced their dissatisfaction. Lin also shares her struggle with imposter syndrome as the only Asian writer in the room, feeling the pressure to represent her entire race. Despite the challenges, Lin considers Friends her most recognizable credit, but admits she never wanted to work on a sitcom again.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#friends#imposter-syndrome
entertainment2 years ago

Behind the Laughter: The Reality of Working on 'Friends'

Former TV writer Patty Lin, known for her work on shows like "Freaks and Geeks," "Desperate Housewives," and "Breaking Bad," reveals in her upcoming memoir that working on the hit show "Friends" was not her dream job. Lin describes her disillusionment with the industry and her experience writing for the show during Season 7. She shares that the cast seemed unhappy and would deliberately tank jokes they didn't like, leading to the exclusion of good material. Lin also discusses the long hours, cliques among the staff, and her struggle with imposter syndrome as the only Asian writer. Despite her mixed experience, "Friends" remains her most recognizable credit.

via CNN|
#entertainment#friends#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

'Friends' Stars Allegedly Unhappy and Deliberately Sabotaging Show

Former "Friends" writer Patty Lin revealed in her memoir "End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood" that the actors on the hit show were unhappy and would deliberately tank jokes they didn't like during table reads. Lin described feeling like an outsider in the "cliquey" writing staff and expressed her dissatisfaction with the long hours and awkward writing sessions. She ultimately left the show after one season, stating that she never wanted to work on a sitcom again.

via Fox News|
#entertainment#friends#memoir