How to Produce a Talk Show
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. . . Produce a Talk Show
1. Format2. Host3. Guests4. Length/Segments5. Write/Edit6. Staff7. Handle Stress
. . . Produce a Talk Show
1. Decide on a format. Some TV talk shows . . . Feature a variety of hosts interacting with the guests and each other. Other shows . . . Have one host.
Format depends on the theme: politics, social issues, gossip.
. . . Produce a Talk Show
2. Hire a host . . . Interview . . . rating . . . on poise, intelligence, personality and looks. You should ultimately base your choice on a host’s familiarity with your show’s theme.
Theme: politics, social issues, gossip, women’s lifestyle.
. . . Produce a Talk Show
3. Book guests by planning in advance and doing your research . . . Do pre-interviews . . . Brief the hosts on the guest’s book, movie, CD or business.
. . . Produce a Talk Show
4. Set the show length and segments.
Determine the proper lengthof each segment and don’tlet it run over.
. . . Produce a Talk Show
5. Learn how to write and edit. You may have to make last-minute changes in reports or other show content or edit segments . . . Familiarize yourself with video-editing software.
. . . Produce a Talk Show
6. Surround yourself with a professional staff . . . the best writers, cameramen, directors . . . to help the show run smoothly.
Know when to take care of a situation yourself and when to delegate authority.
. . . Produce a Talk Show
7. Handle stress well . . . Know how to deal with conflicting ego types and when to cut to commercials.
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Formatted by Shelia A. Peace
Communication Skills 004, Sem. 342
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