Primetime TV Mad Libs

Ever wanted to be a powerful television producer but lack the Ivy League connections? In this latest edition of the classic party game Mad Libs, you get to create the next hit show. Just fill in the blanks and you will be the next Dick Wolf!   

Network Primetime Drama:

The Good ___________ (profession) follows a white man named ______ (first name) Power, played by ________ (actor who was movie-famous in the 90's) who is a brilliant but (circle one: alcoholic/autistic/psychic) ______________ (same profession) with unorthodox methods. She/ He butts heads with his/her superior ________ (first name, last name) played by ________ (actor you recognize from that one thing, that one time) before the two arrive at a begrudging respect. Featuring stories ripped straight from the headlines including (circle one: internet bullying, undocumented immigrants, something about Israel)

Sitcom:

Six friends living in _________ (major American city) just trying to get by wind up in a series of ______(synonym for wacky) hijinks. Featuring ___________ (name) an actively sexist womanizer, _________(name) a neurotic nerd, _______ (name) a barely functional moron, __________(name) a slight variation on a queer stereotype that will be lauded as progressive, _______(name) who speaks in a different language when he/she is angry and _______(name) a woefully underdeveloped female character. Featuring such exciting plot lines such as a will-they-won't-they relationship, all the characters are competing in _________ (yearly trivial competition), and about to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Revival:

______________ (beloved sitcom) is returning with all original cast members except for _________ (actor who discovered the world of internet racism). Watch the characters you grew up with return for all-new adventures in a modern world, including grappling with (circle one: smartphones, internet dating, not being actively transphobic). The old gang will be joined by (circle one: child actors/ robot dogs/ David Spade). See what happens when you view your favourite show not with rose coloured glasses but with the clear-eyed vision of the present.

Prestige:

_________ (actor who was at least nominated for an Oscar) stars in this eight-part miniseries set in the (circle one: 1970s/ the future/ corset-wearing past) based on the best-selling novel by (circle one: Margaret Atwood / Margaret Atwood / Margaret Atwood). Featuring a heart-wrenching performance by ________ Giamatti, someone sadly drinking alone in a bar, and a montage set to an old pop song. The show will earn _____ (number) Golden Globe nominations. Coming this fall to your parents' DVR.

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