[gmarx]

I think it's the opposite. Most of the people actually working as writers cannot write a passable show. Writing something original and compelling enough for people to watch all the way through is extremely difficult. One of the tricks of good movies and TV is the audience takes it so for granted after a while that it looks easy. Acting is similar. Most people think the only thing that keeps them from being an actor is looks. Try saying lines out loud and you will begin to see the problem. Try to write a pilot.