The Writer’s Cut: Dan O’Shannon

For Members of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Date: Saturday, Mar 23, 2013
Time: 5–9pm
Location: Mark Taper Auditorium-Central Library
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Library Foundation of Los Angeles Members are cordially invited to join us for the exclusive debut of “The Writer’s Cut.”  This new program celebrates the written word and how it comes to life on television with the modern storytellers of our time – writers who craft our favorite shows.

At 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2013, our first guest Dan O’Shannon, an award-winning writer for some of the most beloved sitcoms of our era, will take us through his writing method and inspiration throughout his long career as well as the ins and outs of comedy writing.

O’Shannon will be in conversation with David Isaacs, a current professor at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.  Isaacs has worked as a television screenwriter and producer for over 35 years and has been involved as a writer or producer in more than 800 episodes of television comedy.

Taking place in the Central Library’s Mark Taper Auditorium, the evening will conclude with a reception and book signing.  Admission is free, but space is limited, so please respond early.

To make reservations, place your name on the waiting list or to become a Library Foundation Member, please contact Membership Director Erin Sapinoso at erinsapinoso@lfla.org.

Frequently asked questions

Dan O’Shannon 

Dan O’Shannon is currently an executive producer for the hit ABC show “Modern Family” and was a former writer and producer for other memorable shows such as “Frasier,” “Cheers,” and “Newhart.”  Winner of four Emmys, two Golden Globes, and five Writers Guild of America Awards, he is also the author of a comedy theory book What are You Laughing at? A Comprehensive Guide to the Comedic Event.


David Isaacs

David Isaacs has been credited as a writer, co-producer or creative consultant on “Mad Men,” “Becker,” “Frasier,” “Cheers,” “Wings,” and “M*A*S*H*.” His writing credits also include episodes of “The Simpsons,” “The Tracey Ullman Show,” and “The Jeffersons.”  Isaacs has received three Writers Guild of America Awards for “Cheers” and “Mad Men,” one Emmy for “Cheers,” and a Peabody Award for “Frasier.”


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Stacy Lieberman

As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.