Sunday, as I drove out to Beardy's suburban oasis I had an idea for a television show. I know, I know, there's a writer's strike (believe me, I know), but at some point it will be over and this show will be ready to crush the primetime schedule.
Here's the pitch:
Crossin' Lines
Urban Real-life Family Comedy
Synopsis: Augustus and Carol Washington are professors at the University of Southern California. Amidst their collaborative research on race in America, the two of them found love, got married, and had twin sons. With their research focusing on equality and social justice, it is only apropos that their bi-racial marriage produced one black twin and one white twin. Teaching these two boys to love and honor people of all backgrounds, and choosing to live near the USC campus in rough-and-tumble Compton, the Washingtons are the new urban, nuclear family.
The pilot episode begins with Chad and Marq starting their senior year at Compton High School. Marq is is smart, athletic, and popular. Chad's life is in a state of upheaval primarily due to the fact that he is a white kid going to high school in Compton because parents think it is a good social experiment. In an attempt to bolster Chad's confidence, Marq convinces him to run for class president; with Marq running a grassroots campaign to get his brother elected. However, before Chad's name gets on the ballot, the gangs that run Compton High will have to give their approval. To make matters even more complicated at the school, there's a new, beautiful girl starting classes - and no one can figure out her ethnicity! Principal Whitefried hosts talent night in an attempt to bring everyone together through performance.
Starring: Mario van Peebles / Lori Loughlin / Jason Alexander / Malcolm David Kelley / Jonathan Lipnicki
Status: Second draft complete
Monday, December 10, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Back in the USA
Hello folks.
I'm back in Chicago after a two week stint in NYC, Athens, Paris, and Barcelona. True, Paris was limited to the three hour layover; although we did get on the train to see Notre Dame for 15 minutes. I'm sure a longer viewing of this cultural structure will occur at some point in my life.
Matthew at mystainedteeth.com recently wrote about his late fall visit to Chicago and our trip to Webster's Wine Bar. It was great to see him in Chicago. Matthew and I have known each other since September of 1986. He was the new-kid-in-town from Denver. I was a sensitive kid tasting his first drink of public school.
Matthew's article is very telling of my formative years and chips away at the patina I have so carefully constructed around my former life. A patina that layers down to early fall 1997. There are a few stretches in his article, though, specifically in his claim that he was fired from his job as a cool kid in the 9th grade. I only remember his popularity growing in high school - he was funny, athletic, and had Christ on his side. Growing up in Texas, keeping Christ on the payroll was of paramount importance.
Anyone who can prove (100%) the origin of my nickname gets a prize. Please note: this will involve Google and locating some SHS alums.
I'm back in Chicago after a two week stint in NYC, Athens, Paris, and Barcelona. True, Paris was limited to the three hour layover; although we did get on the train to see Notre Dame for 15 minutes. I'm sure a longer viewing of this cultural structure will occur at some point in my life.
Matthew at mystainedteeth.com recently wrote about his late fall visit to Chicago and our trip to Webster's Wine Bar. It was great to see him in Chicago. Matthew and I have known each other since September of 1986. He was the new-kid-in-town from Denver. I was a sensitive kid tasting his first drink of public school.
Matthew's article is very telling of my formative years and chips away at the patina I have so carefully constructed around my former life. A patina that layers down to early fall 1997. There are a few stretches in his article, though, specifically in his claim that he was fired from his job as a cool kid in the 9th grade. I only remember his popularity growing in high school - he was funny, athletic, and had Christ on his side. Growing up in Texas, keeping Christ on the payroll was of paramount importance.
Anyone who can prove (100%) the origin of my nickname gets a prize. Please note: this will involve Google and locating some SHS alums.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)