What do networks and streamers have in common with fast-food restaurants? Every question in the modern pitch meeting is a version of “do you want fries with that?” — memorized, predictable queries that producers and writers scramble to answer. And sometimes, as Rob surveys the current era's business model, he finds it's okay to steal from the old The Dick Van Dyke Show. For a full transcript, click here. Got a tip or story pitch? Email tips@theankler.com. To advertise to our 45,000 subscribers, email info@theankler.com. ICYMI
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