Bill Scheft News

Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards

by Michael Major — March 15, 2022

Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards.

EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 18, 2019

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories

Winners Announced for the 2018 Writers Guild Awards

by Stephi Wild — February 12, 2018

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2018 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories a

Photo Coverage: Friars Club Celebrates Stand-Up Comdeian Adrianne Tolsch

by Stephen Sorokoff — January 30, 2018

Adrianne Tolsch, the first female House MC at the legendary Catch a Rising Star was remembered at the Friars Club last night and you can only imagine what happens when comics commemorate one of their own in the confines of the Milton Berle Room's husband, former Letterman writer Bill Sheft hosted th

WGAE Announces Council Candidates For 2017 Election

by A.A. Cristi — June 28, 2017

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced today the 2017 candidates for its Council election.

Writers Sign Petition Over Upcoming Neil Patrick Harris Variety Show & More

by Caryn Robbins — January 26, 2015

Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October.

SNL's Vanessa Bayer, Jake & Amir & More Join New York Comedy Festival Lineup at STAGE 72

by Tyler Peterson — October 24, 2013

Saturday Night Live cast member Vanessa Bayer, College Humor's Jake & Amir and comedian Julian McCullough have been added to the New York Comedy Festival lineup next month at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street).

NY Comedy Festival to Feature Richard Belzer, Alan Zweibel, Chelsea Lateley's Dan Levy, Letterman & Daily Show writers at STAGE 72

by Robert Diamond — October 15, 2013

Next month at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street) on November 8, 9 and 10, the New York Comedy Festival will present three exciting and hilarious shows which will feature comedy, TV star and author Richard Belzer (Law & Order: SVU), Chelsea Lately regular Dan Levy, celebrated comedy writer of stage and

NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL Announces Additional Events

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 1, 2010

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with COMEDY CENTRAL, announced today additional events to its line-up, including a Times Talk discussion with Tracy Morgan at The Times Center

DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Tuesday, April 14 - Cloris Leachman & More

by Robert Diamond — April 12, 2009