Craig and John open the overflowing listener mailbag to tackle questions on everything from montages to life rights to passive heroes. Plus, we have a definitive answer on whether to number minor characters. (Don’t.) We also finally address a major controversy: Craig’s missing cover of “Killing the Blues” from Episode 109. It exists, and you can listen to it today. The Scriptnotes 2017 Holiday Live Show will be December 7th in Hollywood. Mark your calendars! Tickets available soon. Links: * Team America: World Police’s defense of “Montage” * NOLO’s Getting Permission: Using & Licensing Copyright-Protected Materials Online & Off, a handy legal guide for rights and rights purchases. * Cosmo Kramer, from Seinfeld, is based on Kenny Kramer, who sued a writer for defamation * James Bond and the Berne Convention * Trademark, Copyright, and a snazzy video on the difference between them from the USPTO. * The Copyright Term Extension Act, AKA the Sonny Bono Act, AKA the Mickey Mouse Protecti
