Hollywood TV Association

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

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