Jerry Seinfeld on how to write jokes, the ending of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and the world-historical struggle to invent the Pop-Tart.

The name David Zucker should immediately strike a laugh. He's one of the people behind Airplane, Naked Gun, and many other comedy movies that have defined the genre.

But Outstanding Writing for a Variety Specials — that’s for us girls.Writing nominees tend to reflect interest in both comedy and taste.