And Russo's influence may soon spread to the sitcom arena. He has a development deal with Greenblatt Janollari Studio for a Larry Sanders-style comedy about wrestling (the concept is being shopped to networks). "The name of the show is Rope Opera," says Russo, "because that's what this business is."

Originally posted Nov 12, 1999 Published in issue #512 Nov 12, 1999 Order article reprints
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