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{{mergeto|Retroscript}}

'''Retroscripting''' is a process in which a script contains a [[plot]] outline and leaves dialogue deliberately vague for interpretation by the actors through [[Improvisational_comedy|improv]]. Retroscripting can add strong [[realism]] and [[characterization]] to dialogue. Contemporary examples of television shows using this technique are ''[[Home Movies (cartoon series)|Home Movies]]'', ''[[Aqua Teen Hunger Force]]'', ''[[Curb Your Enthusiasm]]'', ''[[Trailer Park Boys]]'', and ''[[Reno 911!]]''.