Summary

Chapter 21

Dennis and Sophie call Bill and Tony into Dennis' office. Dennis has called them there to pitch a new series, Just Barbara. The writers don't know what to make of it. All Dennis has is a name and a star. He assumes they'll work their magic and make something wonderful.

Bill flatly turns it down. Tony is angry with Bill's flat refusal. He sees his job as cranking out whatever stories his bosses toss his way, because this is how he is able to provide for his family. As Tony sees it, you can say anything you want on the television, as long as you tell it in between gags. Bill disagrees.

Tony returns to Dennis' office and says he'll do the job, but Bill is definitely not going to do any of the writing. Tony wants to do it on his...