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Rewriting Improv Creates Reliable Comedy
- Short explains he transcribed and rewrote Second City performances to convert improv moments into stronger written bits.
- That disciplined rehearsal of improvised material increased his confidence and sharpened characters like Jiminy Glick.
Ed Grimley Was Born On Stage
- Short describes creating Ed Grimley on stage by combining people he knew and a physical hair joke to make the audience laugh.
- He credits seeing the audience reaction for evolving the character's appearance and mannerisms.
Taped Shows Let You Iterate; Live Shows Demand Speed
- Short contrasts SCTV's taped, iterative production with SNL's live weekly pressure and final-exam rhythm.
- He says SNL forces fast idea generation while taped shows allow playback-driven refinement.