I think Letterman's interviews are usually fine. Dave has some rough spots now and then but overall has a high batting average. Celebrities get big bucks for movies because of the appearances they can generate to discuss the movies. If they appear without a project to tout they risk diluting their value.
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Kevin M. <[email protected]> wrote: > On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 1:09 PM, Dave Sikula <[email protected]> wrote: >> I'm wondering if it's just an occupational hazard. If I had a nickel >> for every time I've seen Dave tune out on a interview and go on auto- >> pilot*, I'd have a sockful of nickels I'd use to beat the writing >> staff senseless. > > I agree, and it applies across the board. I could be wrong, but it > seems like Jon Stewart is the only guy who is allowed to book just the > guests he gives a sh*t about. > > Leno was at his best on camera during the writer's strike, when he > didn't have to talk to anybody about their movies. It is obvious Leno > isn't a movie-watcher and has nothing to say about anybody's movies > that isn't written on a card in his hand. Letterman's writer as least > try to get anecdotes from moviestars... I'll tune out as son as they > shift gears, commonly as the laughter dies down and Letterman asks > something like, "Now, you play a serial killer in your new movie, > right?" > > Practically gone are the days when celebrities appeared on talk shows > with nothing to promote. > -- > Kevin M. (RPCV) > > -- > TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "TV or Not TV" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
