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How to Write Jokes for the Academy Awards: Inside the Oscars Writers' Room

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Published on Feb 21, 2013

The Carpetbagger: Melena Ryzik speaks with the comedian Carol Leifer about writing jokes for the Academy Awards telecast.

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