—pation. (2/2) 'Bye, y'all.

The #draftsfolder is now empty. #lastroundup

Here's why: Notes calls with six non-writing producers #draftsfolder

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And it makes me just a little bit happy during a sad time to be part of the great Leslie Jordan's legacy. R.I.P., maestro.

Which is what I was thinking of when I pitched the line "Karen Walker. I thought I smelled gin and regret." This week that line has found its way into virtually every Leslie Jordan obituary. I've learned that apparently you can even get it on a potholder. (cont'd)

Not only was Leslie a comedic genius, and his repartee with Megan Mullally delicious, but his Southernness added a flavor to the show which was irresistible. Any time he wandered into an episode, he brought us a touch of Tennessee Williams. (cont'd.)

We took the Collins script, did a simple search-and-replace of "Helena" with "Beverley," polished up a line or two, and casting director Tracy Lilienfield proceeded to work her magic. And from the moment Leslie Jordan stepped on our stage, we knew we'd found gold. (cont'd.)

So now what? Not wanting to trash a promising storyline, we decided to simply develop another rival for Karen. And I believe it was Max Mutchnick who started talking about "Beverley Leslie," a deeply closeted gay man living off an unseen sugar-mama wife named Crystal. (cont'd.)

Now, Helena had been abrasive before, but in writing this episode we pushed her much, much further. And when Joan Collins read the finished script, she passed. Emphatically. Although she'd sloppily eaten tacos in her first episode, this was a bridge too far. (cont'd.)

In Season 3 we cooked up a story in which Helena tries to steal Karen's beloved Rosario away from her. The episode climaxed with a high-stakes game of billiards, with the winner getting to "keep" the housekeeper. (cont'd.)

We'd done an episode late in Season 2 of Will & Grace featuring Joan Collins as Helena Barnes, a rival member of Karen's social circle. Joan was a total delight, and we immediately began contriving ways to have her back on the show. (cont'd.)

I've been thinking a lot about Leslie Jordan, obviously, reflecting upon his brilliance, marveling that I got to spend a few years in the company of such an extraordinary comedic talent — and realized that y'all may not know the story of how Beverley Leslie came to be. (cont'd.)

Remembering Leslie Jordan in these pages today. WILL & GRACE “Fagmalion Part Three: Bye, Bye, Beardy” written by Alex Herschlag #LeslieJordan #WillAndGrace

Absolutely shattered at this news. Leslie was one of the finest, sweetest gentlemen I've ever worked with, and my proudest moment on W&G was writing his entrance line "Karen Walker. I thought I smelled gin and regret." Rest in peace, sir.

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R.I.P. Lenny Lipton, who inspired a generation with his essential book Independent Filmmaking after previously inspiring them in an entirely different direction with his essential song Puff The Magic Dragon.

Happy Wonder Woman Day @blue439 !!! 🤩 I feel like this moment should be celebrated because she is LITERALLY the reason we're friends! 😂 Maybe there's still time to do OUR version! 💃🎉🚀👑🦋 It ain't over till it's over, right bud? 😘 Love ya! #WonderWomanDay #WonderWoman

The One With The East German Laundry Detergent aired 28 years ago 10/20/94 Season 1 Episode 5 overall watched by 18.6 million people Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jeff Greenstein and Jeff Strauss