Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts, Volume 1 (Newmarket Shooting Script) [Paperback]

Paul Feig (Author), Judd Apatow (Author)

Book Description

Series: Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts | Publication Date: October 20, 2004

"Relive the pain and humiliation of high school" in the only companion books to the acclaimed, Emmy® award-winning TV show, just released on DVD for the first time in response to extraordinary fan demand.

Though only airing for 18 episodes, the Dreamworks Television comedy/drama Freaks and Geeks (NBC, 1999-2000) earned extraordinary critical acclaim, and developed a devoted fan base that fought valiantly to keep it on the air. Eventually fan demand (an online petition of over 35,000 names) convinced the studio to release the series on DVD.

Created by Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow (The Larry Sanders Show), Freaks and Geeks followed the Weir siblings—former math whiz Lindsay (Linda Cardellini of the Scooby-Doo feature films and ER) and her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley)—as they navigated the perils and pleasures of a Michigan high school circa 1980. Lauded for its brutal honesty and very human characters, Freaks and Geeks combined smart dialogue and winning performances, and its plotlines rarely offered pat solutions to the characters' conflicts.

These unique script books allow longtime fans and first-timers alike to enjoy the writing behind one of television's most poignant and funny programs about high school, with introductions and additional material by the series' creators. 15 b/w photos.

This volume, volume 1, includes episodes 1-9 of the series. Volume 2, sold separately, includes episodes 10-18.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Even among good series that died young, Freaks and Geeks stands out. A brilliantly funny and poignant high school comedy-drama. -- Emily Nussbaum, The New York Times

Funny, tender, achingly real. -- TV Guide

One of the most heartfelt and humorous TV shows of the past decade. -- Entertainment Weekly

Smart, well-written and brilliantly cast. -- Newsday

About the Author

Paul Feig is a movie and television writer, director, and producer who began his career as a comedian and actor. He is a two-time Emmy nominee, the author of Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence, and lives in Los Angeles. Judd Apatow is a producer, screenwriter, and director for film and television. He began his career as a stand-up comedian.

Product Details

• Paperback: 606 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket Press (October 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155704645X
• ISBN-13: 978-1557046451
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!, The Scripts we've been waiting for., November 19, 2004

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This review is from: Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts, Volume 1 (Newmarket Shooting Script) (Paperback)

First the show was cancelled. Depression. Then the DVD's were released. Elation! Now the scripts are finally published. Exaltation!!! A great television show first starts with a great script, and Freaks and Geeks was (is) a GREAT televison show and it all started with the great scripts contained in this collection. Starting off with Paul Feig's perfect script for the "pilot" episode, this collection shows why Freaks and Geeks has become the golden example of just how good a cancelled television show can be. The scripts contained in this collection, all display the sense of humor, agnst, emotional ups and down , truthfulness and most importantly, heart, that carried through every episode of the finshed, televised program.
These scripts are a must read for fans as well as any budding scriptwriter. Hell, these scripts should be mandatory reading
for all aspiring writers as well as any writer currently working in television, (unless you currently write for the Simpsons or Arrested Development..)