Dramedy (Entourage)
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Episode 3
| "Dramedy" | |
|---|---|
| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | |
| Written by | Doug Ellin |
| Cinematography by | Rob Sweeney |
| Editing by | Steven Sprung |
| Original release date | July 18, 2010 |
| Running time | 29 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Dramedy" is the third episode of the seventh season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 81st overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Doug Ellin, and directed by Ellin and Ken Whittingham. It originally aired on HBO on July 18, 2010.
The series chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. In the episode, Drama considers starring in a sitcom, while Scott Lavin gets more involved with Vince. Meanwhile, Ari is pressured by Lizzie in promoting her.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.56 million household viewers and gained a 1.5/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received negative reviews from critics, particularly for its aimlessness and lack of character development.
Vince (Adrian Grenier) continues hanging out with Scott (Scott Caan), frustrating Eric (Kevin Connolly). Eric then takes Drama (Kevin Dillon) to meet writer Roger Jay (Jeff Garlin), who offers a sitcom script to Drama. Drama is unwilling to work in a sitcom, although he finds himself drawn to the story through his timing.
Melissa (Perrey Reeves) starts ignoring Ari (Jeremy Piven), as he is still working with Lizzie (Autumn Reeser). Ari informs his staff that he is working on owning a Los Angeles-based team for the NFL, which is met with a positive response. However, Lizzie asks to be promoted to Andrew's position of head of television, especially as Andrew is currently on rehabilitation. Ari refuses, prompting Lizzie to tell Barbara (Beverly D'Angelo), threatening to quit if she does not get the promotion. Despite Barbara ordering him to do it, Ari refuses, and Lizzie quits. Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) realizes that his business is now losing money. When he tells the girls he will have to cut their salary in half, they decide to quit instead, ending his business. He meets with Alex (Dania Ramirez), and she convinces him in accompanying her to Mexico to make money.
Needing an actor to play his on-screen brother, Johnny asks Yagoda (William Fichtner) for help, and he in turn convinces John Stamos to sign. Vince accompanies Scott to an auction, where he decides to buy a $250,000 dinosaur head owned by Adrian Peterson. During this, Scott introduces him to Randall Wallace, who offers Vince the chance to play Air-Walker on a film. Vince then decides to throw a party at his mansion, where Eric angrily arrives upon learning that Scott is now making offers to Vince. Eric and Scott get into a small fight, until Eric pushes Scott, causing him to accidentally break the dinosaur head.
Production
Development
The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin, and directed by Ellin and Ken Whittingham. This was Ellin's 53rd writing credit, Whittingham's tenth directing credit, and Ellin's third directing credit.[1]
