Situation comedy is a very specific type of program with its own rules and structures. Three of America's most experienced sitcom writers and producers provide an in-depth course in the theory and practice of comedy writing, various aspects of situation comedy and provide valuable insights into the writing and production process. Featuring, producer/creator Norma Safford Vela (Roseanne, Designing Women) writer and lecturer John Vorhaus (The Wonder Years, Married With Children) and writer/producer Russ Woody (Murphy Brown, Slap Maxwell) explore every aspect of the sitcom craft. Along the way they provide a detailed guide to successful collaboration with agents, producers and the networks.