When I first heard about Strike TV, I was excited. I've had a great career as a writer on "The Office" and many other comedies, but I've also been hungry to get my own voice out there. The normal development route for television is tough. I've actually sold and written three pilot scripts (two for NBC, one for CBS) but for various reasons they weren't shot. Strike TV, it seemed, could give me a forum to experiment. I was fortunate to link up with the super-talented Mindy Kaling, another Office writer who also plays the role of KELLY, and we hatched an idea for a funny web series. Collaborating was a blast and we used a lot of our Office crew friends for the shoot. It was a really fun experience and we're hoping to do more.
In the meantime, as a member of the Strike TV team, I want to give other Hollywood writers a chance to break out in creative new ways, ways that might not fit into the normal Network or Studio models. I also want the fans to have a chance to interact with them. With a little luck, we're creating not just a video site, but a community. Make sure you check us out when we launch soon!
