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Why TV Shows Premiere In The Fall

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Susan Haber , TV Talent Manager, TV Show Packager and Brand Builder | Hollywood TV Association Instructor Most of my life I thought that TV shows premiered in the  fall  because that is when the summer is over, the weather gets colder and people stay in more, get cozy and watch TV. It seemed like that was a perfect tradition and in fact, that’s what I did with my family growing up. But as I looked into it more, it wasn’t that at all. The main reason, in the beginning, that TV started in September, was that the primetime networks were originally radio stations and they were broadcast out of New York where the summers were unbearably hot. Everybody wanted to get out of the city during that time and go to the beach. So they closed down their programming during the hot summer and then when the weather cooled off, they came back to work.  Another reason that shows start in September is because there is a system called the Upfronts that started in the 196
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I Want To Get On TV As A Talk Show Host

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Susan Haber , TV Talent Manager, TV Show Packager and Brand Builder | Hollywood TV Association Instructor Oh talk show hosts...how you come into our lives and make us laugh everyday. It is such an admirable profession, and one that requires a type of person that embodies certain special characteristics. We break down the makings of a world-class talk show host in this blog. If you are looking to get on TV as a talk show host, I would take some notes! Talk show hosts need to be very skilled in many areas. They may make it look easy, but it is one of the most difficult positions on TV. Below are some of the skills that are needed. Good timing Good listening skills – they can’t be thinking of their next questions, but rather they need to listen to the guest and react to what the guest just said Good social skills Linking details together and making jokes. Good segues and transitions Must be aware of the home audience and the studio audience too K
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5 Reality TV Stars That Went From Everyday People To TV Celebrity

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Susan Haber , TV Talent Manager, TV Show Packager and Brand Builder | Hollywood TV Association Instructor While watching your favorite reality TV shows , have you ever wondered what it would be like to go from your everyday life to becoming a TV celebrity? In this blog, we're breaking down 5 reality TV stars that went from obscurity to Hollywood celebrity status nearly overnight. Here are their stories - if they can do it, you can do it too! Bethenny Frankel Bethany went from being a production assistant on the set of “Saved by the Bell” and hustling in Hollywood to get acting jobs, to being a contestant on Donald Trump’s, “The Apprentice”, one of the Real Housewives of New York, to getting her own talk show. Then she took advantage of her fame and addressed a struggle of her own, staying skinny. Bethany was a party girl and liked to drink, but realized that cocktails were full of calories. She was able to identify her demo and speak to a need of theirs – st
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Top 5 Reasons Why You Need To Be On TV Right Now

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Hollywood TV Association , Editorial Team You've said it all your life: "I need to be on TV..." Your larger than life personality needs to be showcased! In this blog we break down the top 5 reasons why you need to be on TV right now. #5. The 9 to 5 is Not for You You've tried to make the 9 to 5 work for you, but you just can't stop thinking about being on-camera. You have an insatiable appetite to host. Why work for someone else when you could be working on your own brand? You can't justify working for someone else when you have so much you want to accomplish. #4. Your Friends Always Said You Should Be on TV You're the life of the party. At every get-together, you're the person always entertaining the group. You have a well rounded life experience and your stories always leave people asking for more. You've probably been told more than once that "You and your friends or family should be on TV!" #3. You
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Good PR VS Bad Press

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Susan Haber , TV Talent Manager, TV Show Packager and Brand Builder | Hollywood TV Association Instructor Not all PR is good PR, so be very careful. PR can make you or break you. The wrong message can be a career killer, but the right message can catapult a career to new heights. Take these examples of Bad PR that either almost ended or did end some huge careers in one bad sentence or one wrong move. Brace Yourself. Billy Bush joking with Donald Trump on the bus Tom Cruise jumping up and down on Oprah's couch  David Letterman's notorious Uma Oprah joke on the Oscars Seinfeld's Michael Richards spewing racial hate at the Laugh Factory And Here Are A Few Examples Of Good PR That Pushed Careers Forward Through Positive Messaging Ariana Grande returns to Manchester with Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Coldplay and more for benefit concert Russell Brand gave a homeless man his shirt, a water bottle and a ride in his car Kel
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