Dick DeBartolo on when he sent material to MAD Magazine when he was sixteen, “I wrote a sample script (‘A TV Ad We Would Like to See’) and sent it on to them. I had read in an article that writers should always send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with a script they were submitting. That way, if the script was rejected you would get it back. Otherwise, it is just tossed out. Weeks later, I got back my own envelope. I was so disappointed. Then I figured I would open it in case it was a ‘nice try’ kind of reject. But inside my envelope was cardboard. And scribbled on the cardboard was a note from associate editor Nick Meglin. It said: ‘Ha ha, thought we rejected your script, but we bought it! Stapled to this cardboard is your check! Please call us about writing more stuff for us!’”
Brass Orchid Premium Member over 3 years ago
There is a bit of reality in my shoe, and it makes every path an uncomfortable one.
Nyckname over 3 years ago
Dick DeBartolo on when he sent material to MAD Magazine when he was sixteen, “I wrote a sample script (‘A TV Ad We Would Like to See’) and sent it on to them. I had read in an article that writers should always send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with a script they were submitting. That way, if the script was rejected you would get it back. Otherwise, it is just tossed out. Weeks later, I got back my own envelope. I was so disappointed. Then I figured I would open it in case it was a ‘nice try’ kind of reject. But inside my envelope was cardboard. And scribbled on the cardboard was a note from associate editor Nick Meglin. It said: ‘Ha ha, thought we rejected your script, but we bought it! Stapled to this cardboard is your check! Please call us about writing more stuff for us!’”
Perkycat over 3 years ago
Get back to the GoComics check with the little picture. We like that smile on your face.
katina.cooper over 3 years ago
You are now famous.