This is a detailed, step-by-step guide to putting together a cable TV program and getting it aired locally and around the country, on the cheap, proving that it's easy and fun to have your own TV show. How to Star in Your Own TV Show for $50 or Less shows the reader step by step: what to do the show about, how to organize the show, where to do the show and where to air the show. Formats covered include Demonstration, Talk, Variety, Performance and Just You. Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, anyone who wants to express himself/herself on television, anyone who has always dreamed of starring in a TV show but never knew how, will grab this informative book right off the shelf. Readers learn: Actors don't have to wait for casting agents to call; Musicians don't need to spend thousands of dollars to make a video; Nonprofit organizations can tape PSAs for their causes; Instructors and coaches can teach a skill such as a musical instrument or a sport on TV; Professionals can use TV to get new clients; There isn't a book in the marketplace like this! Other books cover more technical aspects of TV production, but this book tells anyone how to have fun, accomplish personal goals and appear on television. It is also filled with many insider tips on how to get the most out of TV studios.
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Glenn Darby has spent 51/2 years in Los Angeles' busiest and most popular access television station, where he has directed and/or produced more than 2,000 TV shows and trained hundreds of people in all aspects of TV production. He has been nominated for an Emmy and has won a WAVE award. He has a BA in English and an AS in Natural Science. A certified trainer for Discreet Logic's nonlinear edit system, he has shot interviews for Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation and has donated time to many local charities (AIDS Project Los Angeles, Planet Hope).
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Hardly An Insider's Guide,
This review is from: How to Star In Your Own TV Show for $50 or Less: An Insider's Guide to Public Access (Paperback)
I'm currently in film school, concentrating on TV production, and came across this book while doing some initial research on technical aspects related television production. I was disappointed to find this self-produced paperback provided nothing more than an amateur's perspective on shows the writer produced at a local access station. The title itself, claiming people can be a "star," precisely demonstrates the problem with the book's content - or lack thereof - in ignoring the fact that people should be concerned with talent and professionalism, not wanting to be a "star." In addition to various typos and incorrect statements, the author seems more concerned with trying to convince people they can get a free haircut or limo ride by doing their own show rather than stressing they learn the craft of production, writing, performing, etc. to become successful. Such bad advice is what separates those who succeed and those who fail not only in TV and film, but in life in general. Cable access is great for those who genuinely want to do a community service in bringing people information, however it serves as nothing more than a breeding ground for mediocrity for those who want to be "stars."
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book...for the 90s,
This review is from: How to Star In Your Own TV Show for $50 or Less: An Insider's Guide to Public Access (Paperback)
Who cares about public access anymore? The days of "Wayne & Garth" have long passed. Although the style of writing in this book certainly has a feel for a prior era, that doesn't mean that the overall effort is worth spending money on. Besides, all of this information is available free of charge at your local cable station. As I've said, public access is dead in Los Angeles, so I can't imagine it being such an enthralling subject in the obscure places that the other "reviewers" on this site are allegedly from. If any of you are serious about appearing on television, develop your talent and pursue it in a professional manner...this route is strictly for amateurs.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Nothing personal,
This review is from: How to Star In Your Own TV Show for $50 or Less: An Insider's Guide to Public Access (Paperback)
This unusual book came to my attention via a friend who used to do shows on Public Access Television. She told me that she knew the person who wrote it and wanted to know my opinion, since I work in the television industry. I have never personally heard of nor have watched anything that Mr. Darby has produced, so I went to the bookstore to "take a look." Unfortunately, like so many others who attempt to educate the masses on the ins-and-outs of the business, this book is not a well-produced effort. I came across some typos while reading the back cover quotes, and I couldn't imagine how that could have happened. Yes, we all make mistakes, but there are more to be found inside. Not just typos, but there are several technical aspects that have been stated incorrectly. I am not putting down public access, because I have watched it myself and have found some rare gems (mostly years ago before they moved it down the dial in Los Angeles). None of those programs was even mentioned in this book, so maybe it was just my taste, or Mr. Darby never worked with those individuals. In any case, there are so many books on the market that I believe it is very important that they be accurate and not give the public at large a false idea of how to produce a television show.
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