Lewis, Richard M., M.F.A.2014-10-142018-01-222018-01-222014-08August 201http://hdl.handle.net/2152/26591textThis report describes the evolution of the television pilot for the half-hour comedy series "Standby." It documents the idea’s initial conception, through its various outline and draft stages, and finally to its successful completion for thesis consideration. In addition, the report looks ahead to the future of the project, as well as traces the writer’s growth both before and during his time in the MFA Screenwriting program.application/pdfenPilotComedyTelevision screenwritingScriptThe development of "Standby"Thesis2014-10-14