Those that can....
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Filed in:
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resources, Blog stuff
One reader has chastised me
regarding my characterization of the on-air
abilities of Garry James and David Fortier. His taunt to me was "and I
suppose you could do better?"
That, of course, isn't the point. The point is that they're awful on camera, no matter how talented they are as writers. If Outdoor Channel wants their reputations to enhance the show, team them up with someone who does come across in video.
That's the secret to Mythbusters; Jamie would be awful by himself, but teaming him with the uninhibited Adam negates his introversion and makes for good television. (Of course, having Kari on the show doesn't hurt!)
Then again, I'm not a television producer - nor have I ever played one on TV!
-=[ Grant ]=-
That, of course, isn't the point. The point is that they're awful on camera, no matter how talented they are as writers. If Outdoor Channel wants their reputations to enhance the show, team them up with someone who does come across in video.
That's the secret to Mythbusters; Jamie would be awful by himself, but teaming him with the uninhibited Adam negates his introversion and makes for good television. (Of course, having Kari on the show doesn't hurt!)
Then again, I'm not a television producer - nor have I ever played one on TV!
-=[ Grant ]=-
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