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From aspiring TV writer to “paid” TV writer: the steps this Penn alum is taking

A couple of weeks ago we met aspiring LA TV writer Rob Forman (W’06) and he told us about his journey from Penn to LA, the agency he first worked at, and the TV shows on which he’s been a writer’s assistant. In today’s installment, Rob talks to us about the steps he’s taking from […]

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Penn alum graces the pages of Star Magazine

The Penn alum who Jerry Springer got on his hands and knees for is back! Penn alum and reality star, “Hottie” Schatar Sapphira recently appeared in a Star Magazine. After the jump, find out why! Schatar appeared in Star Magazine’s May 9, 2011 issue for….Fashion of course! Schatar in kilt (click image above for larger version) As […]

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This Penn undergrad dishes hard on the LA celebrities that come to her restaurant

Since the beginning of DT, I’ve been covering all sorts of stories about Penn alumni musicians, filmmakers, actors, plus dozens more entertainment professions. Then, over the past couple of years on DT, I’ve been covering stories about new young alumni trying to break into careers such as acting, more acting, and music. Now, this summer, […]

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10 juicy highlights from Penn’s “Reality TV” Alumni panel

A few weeks ago at the start of alumni weekend, Penn alumni working in reality TV from both sides of the camera came back to Penn to discuss what is “real” and what it takes to make it in the business. The “Getting Real: From Campus to Camera” panel was moderated by Katherine Sender, Associate […]

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Watch this Penn alum’s soap opera cameo and his award winning TV pilot

As you know from reading DT, I love following the path of actors who come out to LA.  No two journeys are ever the same. Cut to our first vlogger: Alex Weber (C’09, Lacrosse). We haven’t heard from Alex since November when he shared with us the 5 important pillars any actor should take to […]

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Penn Alumni love producing Muppet movies

In case you missed it, recently, Todd Lieberman (C’95, Mask and Wig, AEPi) was featured in a New York Times article about how he and his producing partner David Hoberman are producing the next Muppet movie installment due out this November (remember when we shot THIS video while he was on the Muppet set?). After […]

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