Christina Applegate

How the Writers Built Kelly’s “Blonde Genius” Comedy

By David Faustino / March 2, 2026 /

Kelly Bundy wasn’t just a ‘dumb blonde.’ The writers and Christina Applegate built something way more interesting: a character who existed on her own frequency, accidentally brilliant and totally fearless.

Why Our Table Reads Were Chaotic in the Best Possible Way

By David Faustino / February 26, 2026 /

Most sitcom table reads are calm. Ours were a comedy demolition derby. Here’s how reading scripts for the first time shaped the episodes you love.

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