Let’s jump into some Friday Questions, shall we?
Jim Susky starts us off:
What are the worst National Anthem performance in your experience?
My worst-songs-of-all-time podcast wasn’t enough for you? Well, the answer is easy. My dear old friend, Roseanne, at a 1990 San Diego Padres game. See for yourself. Click on the above video.
maxdebryn asks:
On MASH, we would often see a picture of Potter's wife Mildred on his desk - was that just a prop, or a picture of his (Harry Morgan's) actual wife ?
That was his real wife, Eileen. And when Harry was on DRAGNET, his character, Bill Gannon’s wife was named Eileen.
Further trivia note: the drawing of the horse that was seen in Potter’s office was drawn by his grandson. The things you learn by reading this blog!
From Michael:
A common thread I have read on articles on which shows are being renewed or cancelled is that licensing costs seem to be as much or more of a deciding factor than ratings. Even some of the highest rated FOX shows' renewals are being delayed pending negotiations between network and studios. In this era of shrinking audiences, has this taken on increased importance or was this just not discussed as openly in renewal/cancellation articles in the past?
Absolutely. Especially for the FOX network because they no longer own a studio (sold it to Disney). So they can’t make money on the shows they air in other ways. My podcast guest next week is Preston Beckman who was the chief scheduler for NBC and FOX for 35 years. We discuss this very issue. It’s a great interview on the state and future of the television business. I invite you to check it out.
And finally, from Brian:
How many times have you taken the Jeopardy online test? How did you felt you did? I imagine you have to score 100% on that to even have a chance at advancing to the next level.
Are you kidding? I’ve NEVER taken the JEOPARDY test. I’m certain I’d fail it badly. I’d hit an opera category, or the Bible, or Mythology, or Rivers of Africa, or Films of Nancy Meyers and be completely lost.
Who needs to be reminded of how dense they are?
I think you have to get 80% right or something like that. Most people flunk it.
Even if you pass you then have to go through an interview process and lots of those candidates are weeded out. So just to actually get on the show is a huge achievement.
When contestants don’t do well it’s usually due to nerves. Through their rigorous screening policy you gotta have the smarts to even play the game. No chance Sean Connery makes the cut.
What’s your Friday Question?
from By Ken Levine
Jim Susky starts us off:
What are the worst National Anthem performance in your experience?
My worst-songs-of-all-time podcast wasn’t enough for you? Well, the answer is easy. My dear old friend, Roseanne, at a 1990 San Diego Padres game. See for yourself. Click on the above video.
maxdebryn asks:
On MASH, we would often see a picture of Potter's wife Mildred on his desk - was that just a prop, or a picture of his (Harry Morgan's) actual wife ?
That was his real wife, Eileen. And when Harry was on DRAGNET, his character, Bill Gannon’s wife was named Eileen.
Further trivia note: the drawing of the horse that was seen in Potter’s office was drawn by his grandson. The things you learn by reading this blog!
From Michael:
A common thread I have read on articles on which shows are being renewed or cancelled is that licensing costs seem to be as much or more of a deciding factor than ratings. Even some of the highest rated FOX shows' renewals are being delayed pending negotiations between network and studios. In this era of shrinking audiences, has this taken on increased importance or was this just not discussed as openly in renewal/cancellation articles in the past?
Absolutely. Especially for the FOX network because they no longer own a studio (sold it to Disney). So they can’t make money on the shows they air in other ways. My podcast guest next week is Preston Beckman who was the chief scheduler for NBC and FOX for 35 years. We discuss this very issue. It’s a great interview on the state and future of the television business. I invite you to check it out.
And finally, from Brian:
How many times have you taken the Jeopardy online test? How did you felt you did? I imagine you have to score 100% on that to even have a chance at advancing to the next level.
Are you kidding? I’ve NEVER taken the JEOPARDY test. I’m certain I’d fail it badly. I’d hit an opera category, or the Bible, or Mythology, or Rivers of Africa, or Films of Nancy Meyers and be completely lost.
Who needs to be reminded of how dense they are?
I think you have to get 80% right or something like that. Most people flunk it.
Even if you pass you then have to go through an interview process and lots of those candidates are weeded out. So just to actually get on the show is a huge achievement.
When contestants don’t do well it’s usually due to nerves. Through their rigorous screening policy you gotta have the smarts to even play the game. No chance Sean Connery makes the cut.
What’s your Friday Question?
from By Ken Levine
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