A Conversation for John Esmonde and Bob Larbey - Comedy Writers

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Not only do sitcoms needs great leads; they are defined by the quality of their ensemble. In 'Ever Decreasing Circles" Esmond & Larbey tapped into an archetype that has stuck with me ever since - Howard and Hilda, the dress-sense twins. Whenever I see a couple dressed in a similar fashion, those two names trip off my tongue.

How many writers of any genre can do that?


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