Writers From ‘Young Sheldon,’ ‘Hacks’ and More Reveal Why Comedies Also Make the Best Dramas at Variety’s A Night in the Writers’ Room Panel

“Palm Royale” showrunner Abe Sylvia relied on his “guru” Joni Mitchell (via her song “People’s Parties”) when figuring out the tone for his Apple TV+ comedy: “Laughing and crying are the same release.” “Our show took itself really seriously even as it went absurd,” Sylvia said. “It’s a gay ‘Fantasia,’ right? It’s tone is maximalist […]