Letterman’s ‘Stupid Pet Tricks’ Returns as TBS Series Hosted By Sarah Silverman

[Diner]

I thought the most interesting line was the final one: "Merrill Markoe serves as a consulting producer." 

If memory serves, she created the segment.

https://deadline.com/2021/07/david-letterman-stupid-pet-tricks-comedy-variety-show-reimagining-ordered-tbs-sarah-silverman-1234801409/

[M-D November]

And remember…this isn’t a competition. Please, no wagering.

[JW]

> I thought the most interesting line was the final one: "Merrill Markoe
> serves as a consulting producer."
> If memory serves, she created the segment.

Yes, she did, and this is an obvious way to make sure she's compensated for it.

I always thought that one reason the segment worked so well was that they didn't do it too often. We'll find out if I was right.

> And remember…this isn’t a competition. Please, no wagering.

I'm afraid that this is a competition: "[P]et parents join their furry (or scaley!) friends in the quest to be crowned with the coveted title of Stupidest Trick of the Week." Wager at your own risk.

Another quote from the article that shows that someone Gets It:

Brett Weitz, General Manager of TBS, TNT and truTV:. “David Letterman is an entertainment legend who changed the face of broadcast history with three simple words: ‘Stupid Pet Tricks.’"

[Dino Alexander]

Compared to "Stupid Human Tricks" (This is a competition, wagering is encouraged.)

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And remember…this isn’t a competition. Please, no wagering.

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 2:35:38 PM UTC-4 Diner wrote:

I thought the most interesting line was the final one: "Merrill Markoe serves as a consulting producer." 

If memory serves, she created the segment.

https://deadline.com/2021/07/david-letterman-stupid-pet-tricks-comedy-variety-show-reimagining-ordered-tbs-sarah-silverman-1234801409/

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[Tom Wolper]

On Thu, Jul 29, 2021 at 6:15 AM JW <redb...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I thought the most interesting line was the final one: "Merrill Markoe
> serves as a consulting producer."
> If memory serves, she created the segment.

Yes, she did, and this is an obvious way to make sure she's compensated for it.

I always thought that one reason the segment worked so well was that they didn't do it too often. We'll find out if I was right.

And they didn't let the segment go on for half an hour.

[Jim M]

Because, “it’s just an exhibition”