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1. Writing a Show with a Co-Showrunner: Comedy Showrunner Roundtable

   4:09 pm 6/8/2012

   • by David Simpson

   Emmy nominated Bill Prady of 'The Big Bang Theory' reveals what is like working with his co-writers on the hit CBS show. "When you have somebody that shares the responsibility to run the show and at Big Bang I share that responsibility with Steve Molaro and Chuck Lorre. In a dispute, you can back off and get something better. The two things that happen in the writers room are laughter and passionate arguing", added Bill. Read more

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2. Relating to their Characters: Comedy Showrunners Roundtable

   3:39 pm 6/8/2012

   • by David Simpson

   From the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles we assemble the top comedy showrunners working in television for a candid conversation. 'New Girls'' Liz Meriwether shares what it is like writing for Zooey Deschanel's character Jess and how she has let the character grow. Carter Bays of 'How I Met Your Mother' and Steve Levitan also reveal how they relate to a couple of their main characters.Read more

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   Emmys 2012: TV's Funniest Showrunners Talk Difficult Actors, Dreaming Up Plots and Rollerskating on the Lot

   1:12 pm 6/8/2012

   • by Stacey Wilson

   Carter Bays "How I Met Your Mother," Bill Prady "The Big Bang Theory,"Liz Meriwether "New Girl," Paul Lieberstein "The Office," Steve Levitan "Modern Family," and Emily Spivey "Up All Night" gather for a hilarious and insightful discussion on the business of making TV comedy.Read more

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   'How I Met Your Mother' Run Brings Good Karma For Becki Newton

   7:30 am 3/19/2012

   • by Michael O'Connell

   The guest star -- and recently cast lead in a pilot from the "HIMYM" showrunners -- tells THR about campaigning to work alongside Neil Patrick Harris, finding a home on TV after "Ugly Betty" and not being the "obvious leading lady."Read more

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   Fox Orders Becki Newton Vehicle From 'How I Met Your Mother' Creators

   3:16 pm 2/10/2012

   • by Lacey Rose

   "Goodwin Games" centers on three siblings who reconnect after the death of their father.Read more

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   'How I Met Your Mother' Hits 150 With Big Answers Planned for Season 7

   4:03 pm 1/16/2012

   • by Michael O'Connell

   As the series hits another milestone, and brings back "stripper Lily," co-creators Craig Thomas and Carter Bays tease non-mother-related revelations ahead.Read more

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   TCA: 'How I Met Your Mother' Showrunners Address End Date and Endgame

   11:29 am 1/11/2012

   • by Michael O'Connell

   Co-creators Craig Thomas and Carter Bays tell reporters that they'll acknowledge the final season once it starts. Read more

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   'How I Met Your Mother' Gang Sells Single-Camera Comedy to Fox

   3:30 pm 9/26/2011

   • by Lesley Goldberg

   “The Goodwin Games” hails from the co-creators of the CBS comedy Carter Bays and Craig Thomas as well as executive producer Chris Harris.Read more

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