Hollywood screenwriter reveals why TV characters don’t say ‘goodbye’ when they end a phone call: ‘I don’t believe this’

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This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.As Jamin explains, lines like “goodbye” are what writers refer to as “shoe leather.”

Then, there’s the issue of run times. As Jamin details, most networks are extremely strict about how long an episode of a show can be.

 

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