Performing Arts : Television

A practical guide to writing for television, from an award-winning writer who has worked for television in Australia, the US and UK. more...

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The most important thing to understand is that most of the actors who achieve some degree of success do so because there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD THAT THEY CAN POSSIBLY IMAGINE THEMSELVES DOING. That being said, most must do a lot of “grunt work” type jobs: waiting tables, maid service, temping, or anything else that will pay the bills while allowing themselves flexibility in schedule, so that there’s time for auditions, meetings with casting directors and agents, and working on your image. In a way, a career in acting is similar to marketing and sales. A career in TV and film acting requires you to market yourself. You must find the best and most appropriate way to present yourself to those who are hiring. True, you have to do this to get a job in any profession, but an actor will be doing this kind of self-promotion on a daily basis. There’s no such thing as job security in the world of television and film acting, so it is your job always to be on the lookout for the next assignment. Knowledge is power, so stay current on the show business trade papers, and even if you’re fortunate enough to have a great agent who gets you a lot of auditions, you must do a lot of your own research. Talk to people, take classes, and be aware of the latest trends in the industry. Once you get the job, you are expected to know what you’re doing. This is where the technique you develop and consistently practice (in classes, workshops, or on stage) is crucial. Most important, however, is your attitude. Many actors are jaded and bitter; it’s a very tough business, full of failure. But it’s not impossible, and you’ll often find that working actors are generally positive about their outlook on the business – and life. more...

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Features homicide detectives, forensic scientists and crime lab specialists revealing the stories behind their most challenging cases. From the first examination of a crime scene through to the final court case, discover the painstaking efforts of true-life experts as they search for evidence against society's most dangerous criminals. more...

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A couch potato’s book of wisdom— 100% commercial free!. Some say that entire generations of Americans are being raised by the television…like that’s a bad thing. Not so, says author Jeff Alexander, long-time television writer, advocate of education by television, and recapper for the popular website Television Without Pity. Here, he offers the ultimate in life lessons as seen on TV. Topics include:. • Saved by the Bell: School on TV. • Somebody Save Me: Super Powers and Magic Spells. • Tell Me Why I Love You Like I Do: Relationships on TV. • Making A Living: The Workplace. • And more. With a smart, snarky style, Alexander guides readers through important lessons gleaned from years of TV reviewing (now in convenient book form!), freeing up a whole new generation to learn other things, like how to cure cancer or solve world hunger…or anything more useful than watching TV (Author’s note: Just joking… there is no such thing). more...

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From February to April 2007, starting with his play-by-play call of Super Bowl XLI, Jim Nantz had a historic 63-day broadcasting run as he became the first commentator to broadcast the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four, and the Masters ® all in the same year. Yet the man who inspired him to pursue his broadcasting dream, his father, was unable to share the voyage with him. In Always By My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other, 2007 Sportscaster of the Year Nantz recounts how he felt his father’s presence every step of the way – and through this championship journey, he celebrates the people and moments that tap into all the goodness that his dad – and his dad’s generation – represent. Always By My Side traces Nantz’s career, from creating his own imaginary TV studio he created as a boy to his college days rooming with future PGA Tour golfers to his chance meeting with NBC Sports producer Don Ohlmeyer that started him on a path that led to a successful CBS network audition at the age of 26. Along the way, he remembers his friendships with such sports royalty as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Mike Krzyzewski, and Bill Walton – as well as Hollywood A-listers like Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery, all the time remaining humble and grateful for the opportunity to be afforded such an amazing life. Nantz also recalls father-figures he found throughout his life when his own ailing father was unable to be physically with him: George H. W. Bush, Ken Venturi, Jim McKay, Pat Summerall, Billy Packer, Frank Chirkinian, and others. Ultimately, Always By My Side is a collection of poignant stories that explore the theme of fathers and sons who have bonded through a common love of sports. It turns every day into Father’s Day. more...

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