The best segment is the inception of the show - the near misses, the three goes at a pilot (Jodi lyn O'Keefe's Penny was too mean, then they got a nicer actress but the character was still too mean then got a new character and actress and they were off to the races), the opportunities missed (Kevin Sussman was cast in a lead but Ugly Betty wouldn't let him go), finding the voice of the series. Then as the show becomes successful the book is less interesting - it's about high fiving, dealing with fame, and complaining about the lack of Emmies, and guest stars from people linked to (zzz) Star Wars.. It does perk up at the end with tension among the cast over contract negotiations.
The show's less pleasant racial humour isn't really explored.
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