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“We started writing the shows in order, and then very quickly had to jump to, "Oh, we got Tony Hale today and Jessica [Walter." We've got to jump ahead and write that stuff that's in Jessica's show. Fortunately, we knew the story, but it was challenging.”

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Mitchell Hurwitz

Mitchell Hurwitz, born on May 29, 1963, is an acclaimed television writer from the United States. Known for his unique sense of humor and profound social insight, he has created several popular television series. more

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