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A Pessimist Thinks Happy Thoughts

Jun 5th, 2008 · Former Seinfeld writer Peter Mehlman is a pessimist by nature. But lately, he's been thinking about happiness. Not that thinking about it makes him any happier. He shares his thoughts on bliss.

Keywords: naturalized · Writer · happiness · Bliss · happier · Pessimists · Seinfeld · Peter Mehlman

Peter Mehlman's Greatest Travel Fear

May 15th, 2008 · High gas prices, over-scheduled airlines, and a dollar dropping in value overseas are causing a lot of folks to worry about where they'll vacation this year. But all that seems benign to our contributor Peter Mehlman. The former Seinfeld writer is worrying about something else much larger.

Keywords: dollars · Writer · Airlines · folk · Vacation · Em · Benigni · Mehlman · Peter Mehlman · emSeinfeld

Say What, Mr. Bernanke

Apr 14th, 2008 · Comedy writer Peter Mehlman appeals to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to explain what's going on in layperson's terms.

Keywords: comedy · Writer · Bernanke · Peter Mehlman · layperson

How to Revamp the Oscars: A Genius Plan ****

Feb 26th, 2008 · This year's Academy Awards got the worst ratings in ceremony history. Madeleine Brand talks to comedy duo Frangela, former Seinfeld writer Peter Mehlman and others about how they'd fix the show. Prince, gambling and bare midriffs are part of the plan.

Keywords: Madeleine Brand · ceremony · Prince · comedy · history · Gambling · Oscar · Writer · Academy Awards · duo · genius · Seinfeld

Mehlman's Famous Actors Tour of L.A. *

Dec 8th, 2007 · NPR's Scott Simon takes a somewhat imaginary tour of Los Angeles with former Seinfeld writer Peter Mehlman. Among the sites Mehlman takes us to is a home once owned by the comedian Buddy Hackett, who, according to Mehlman, had one of the world's largest collections of third-edition books.

Keywords: world · Scott Simon · L.A · Los Angeles · actor · famous · Writer · comedian · imaginary · Seinfeld · Mehlman · Peter Mehlman

Comic Explains Hollywood Strike to Adam Smith

Oct 30th, 2007 · Hollywood screenwriters are poised to strike when their current contract runs out Wednesday. Comedy writer Peter Mehlman tries to explain what's driving the labor dispute -- in an imaginary conversation with the 18th century economist Adam Smith.

Keywords: Dispute · comedy · economist · Smiths · Writer · contract · Hollywood · comic · Adams · screenwriter · imaginary · Adam Smith

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