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Danny's open submissions initiative was driven by a single principle: the show had to maintain its integrity. If he couldn’t find writers who could rise to the challenge, then it was time to pull the plug. He emphasized that there was no need to compromise; the team was successful enough that they didn’t have to continue producing lesser-quality content.
However, the reality of the submissions was disappointing. The scripts that flooded in were largely repetitious and lacked innovation. Each piece echoed previous plots and humor, rather than introducing fresh perspectives. As the show’s spirit became a mere template to emulate, Danny recognized that the attempts to recreate past successes only underscored the show’s decline.