Open Ended
Not just satire but comedy itself begins with mocking. Plato and Aristotle said all laughter was wrong because comedy is inherently cruel (something many people still believe, especially me when I think about Ken Magnuson in 8th grade gym class).
That "Do Not Disturb" signs mean nothing to maids. That's why I always put Crime Scene tape across my door. It's the only thing that keeps them out.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
WHAT'S HAPPENING
When I started writing situation comedies for television, 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' had just finished its run. It was too late to have a shot to write for the gold standard, but the right time to work with practically everyone who had been associated with the show.