Presenting: Dead Pilots Society table read of "New York Mythological" by Craig Thomas & Carter Bays

Resurrecting unproduced television pilots through live table reads offers a unique window into the creative process of industry-leading writers. Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, creators of *How I Met Your Mother*, present their abandoned pilot *New York Mythological*, a supernatural comedy blending elements of *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* and *Ghostbusters*. The story follows a new museum curator, Nessie, who discovers a hidden world of paranormal phenomena in New York City, including a romantic interest cursed to be forgotten by every woman he encounters. This project highlights the challenges of network development, showcasing a script that failed to secure a series order despite its ambitious fusion of urban dating tropes and fantasy. By performing the unproduced work, the creators provide fans with a rare opportunity to experience a narrative that never reached the screen.