Chad Gervich

Produced for comedy/cooking pilot using innovative technology to “re-create” Julia Child, using archived footage, in a contemporary studio setting. Helped structure show, build format, and develop story and comedy bits; also worked on copy for host Adrienne Cheatham (Top Chef) and jokes for guest comedians.

Consulted and helped develop concepts and pitches for various talk, game, competition, and interactive shows for cable and streaming platforms. Responsibilities included fleshing out formats, developing games and challenges, creating pitch decks, and pitching shows to network and studio executives.

Wrote and produced for comedy/cooking pilot using innovative technology to “re-create” Julia Child, using archived footage, in a contemporary studio setting. Helped structure show, build format, and develop story and comedy bits; also scripted copy for host Adrienne Cheatham (Top Chef) and wrote jokes for guest comedians.

Wrote and produced for interactive online stage show (and live finale) starring comedian Preacher Lawson; wrote episodic scripts, including comedic bits, clip jokes, interview questions, and host copy; crafted branded moments and “calls to action” to promote Facebook and foster online interactivity; incorporated multiple rounds of network, showrunner, host, and producer notes.

Wrote and produced for one-hour comedy/competition series parodying “The Bachelor.” Worked with showrunner to develop format, stories, and challenges; wrote comedic scenes, bits, jokes, and host copy; wrote in room, in booth, and on floor, incorporating network, showrunner, and producer notes in fast-paced game-show environment.

Helped develop series and format pitch for late-night talk show exploring and skewering contemporary pop culture and politics. Worked with SNL alum/host Dennis Miller, as well as Propagate executives, conceiving bits, games, and segments; scripted pitch deck; helped refine and rehearse live presentation for cable and streaming networks.

Worked with showrunner and execs to develop format for late-night talk-show starring Jake Paul; wrote script, monologue, jokes, and sketches; built rundowns and schedules; developed and produced studio bits, games, and field pieces; oversaw post-production (noted cuts, worked with editors and GFX, supervised cut delivery), liaised with network and production execs, etc.

Wrote on staff for one-hour comedy/documentary series exploring the global economy (produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell). Worked with showrunner breaking stories, researching/interviewing experts, pitching comedic bits, developing and writing outlines, scripts, and host copy (for host Kal Penn), all intended to explain concepts such as money laundering, cryptocurrency, etc.

Conceived and wrote marketing materials (style guides, packaging, product copy, pitch documents, etc.) based on Universal’s upcoming Jurassic World 2 film and related consumer products. Worked with executives to tailor experiences for specific brands, companies, and products, creating stories and copy to engage consumers, promote the movie, and market toys, apparel, etc. Also wrote promotional copy for American Ninja Warrior and live presentation scripts for marketing summit, including Despicable Me 3, Jurassic World 2, and Trolls.

Wrote host scripts, jokes, bits, and copy for one-hour studio comedy/game show starring Rob Dyrdek. Also pitched physical challenges and games, helped structure show and design format, wrote on floor and in booth.

Wrote host copy, jokes, bits, and sketches for one-hour studio variety/game show starring Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen. Also conceived, pitched, and wrote physical challenges, game questions, and promos; helped structure show and design format; wrote on floor and in booth.

Wrote host copy, jokes, bits, and sketches for one-hour studio variety/game show starring Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen. Also conceived, pitched, and wrote physical challenges, game questions, and promos; helped structure show and design format; wrote on floor and in booth.

Co-created and developed weekly half-hour comedy talk/panel show (starring Amanda Seales) discussing and debating current pop culture events; ran creative producers room, producing jokes, bits, sketches, and host copy; hired key staff and crew members, including producers, directors, writers; oversaw casting, production, and post; liaised with network executives, agents, and managers.

Wrote host copy, jokes, and web throws for one-hour baking/competition series starring Jonathan Bennett; received and incorporated notes from producers and network; helped create and execute branding for properties from Marvel, Dreamworks, Peanuts, etc.

Medical/recreation show. Worked with casting department to select subjects and stories, developed and broke stories based on actual events, wrote network pitches, wrote full scripts (combining interviews and fictional scenes), combined and implemented notes from producers and network executives.

Interviewed subjects, crafted stories based on real-life stories and interviews, produced filmed recreations and comedy bits, coached subjects and sharpened lines/answers for on-camera interviews.

Produced and consulted on first season of arced reality competition searching for aspiring actors, hosts, and TV stars. Restructured producing team, developed challenges, story-produced talent, crafted host copy, etc.

Wrote copy and jokes for host and judges on one-hour dessert-cooking/competition series; rewrote and punched up lines, jokes, gameplay, and eliminations on set.

Re-developed half-hour single-camera sitcom: shaping characters, outlining and rewriting episodes; also consulted on scripted and reality projects in development, taught TV writing and storytelling workshops, and drafted proposal for official writer training program. (Season 1 won 3 Asian Television Awards: Best Comedy, Screenplay, & Performance. Plus: an ATA commendation and 2 performance nominations.)

Wrote copy and jokes for .host and judges on hit one-hour cooking show; rewrote and punched up lines, jokes, gameplay, and eliminations on set.

Wrote/produced on writing staff for multi-camera half-hour comedy series; conceived and pitched story ideas, rewrote outlines and scripts, punched up lines and jokes on set, assisted edit sessions, etc.

Wrote copy and jokes for host Tori Spelling and judges on one-hour competition reality show; rewrote and punched up lines, jokes, gameplay, and eliminations on set.

Blind script deal for "Meet the Mulligans," a single-camera half-hour TV comedy; pitched, wrote, and sold single-camera pilot, working with executives to craft pitch, outline, and script.

Wrote copy and jokes for host and judges on hit one-hour cooking show; rewrote and punched up lines, jokes, gameplay, storylines, and eliminations on set.

Wrote/produced on writing staff for scripted half-hour mockumentary series starring Chelsea Handler; conceived and pitched story ideas, rewrote outlines and scripts, directed actors, punched up lines and jokes on set, etc.

Wrote copy and jokes for host and judges on hit one-hour cooking show; rewrote and punched up lines, jokes, gameplay, story lines, and eliminations on set.

Conceived and wrote jokes and bits, wrote narration and banter for hosts/commentators, worked with editors in bay, punched up original scripts.

Wrote/produced on writing staff for scripted half-hour mockumentary series starring Chelsea Handler; conceived and pitched story ideas, rewrote outlines and scripts, directed actors, punched up lines and jokes on set, etc.

Researched topical clips from television shows (news, reality, scripted), then conceived and pitched sketches, jokes, and bits based on hot topics and clips; wrote/contributed monologue jokes/bits.

Conceived and wrote jokes and bits, wrote narration and banter for hosts/commentators, worked with editors in bay, punched up original scripts.

Wrote and produced for syndicated sketch comedy/clip show. Helped selected clips, brainstorm and write bits, work with talent, structure episodes.

Wrote, produced, and supervised staff for comedy/reality show; duties included structuring episodes, writing stories and jokes, directing talent, overseeing episodes through post-production.

Wrote on staff for comedy variety/sketch/clip series, a la "The Soup," poking fun at reality television and pop culture; also wrote and produced original webisodes and radio bits.

Wrote on staff for comedy variety/sketch/clip series, a la "The Soup," poking fun at reality television and pop culture; also wrote and produced original webisodes and radio bits.

Wrote on staff for online comedy series; fleshed out characters/stories, wrote episodes, collaborated with execs and sponsors to integrate products and design peripheral web elements.

Created and developed scripted online soap; worked with studio executives and corporate sponsors in shaping stories, characters, and interactive online elements for groundbreaking new internet series.

Developed and sold late night talk show; oversaw casting, writing and all aspects of production, as well as acting as liaison between other producers, talent and network executives.

Created developed comedy/reality series. Oversaw casting and production of pilot and series, covering everything from story development and prep to production and post for show’s entire run.

Worked with writers, talent, and producers in developing multiple pilots and series, including Love, Inc. (UPN), Like Family (WB), Keen Eddie (FOX), Those Who Can (NBC), Do Over (WB), etc.