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  • CurrentlySober
    Too lazy to wipe my ass
    • Aug 2002
    • 38945

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    Events I'm about to pitch a TV show format to a few major networks. See what you think please. (NO POO)

    Its kinda based on the popular show 'American Dad' but at the same time is completely different.... See what you think.

    Its working title is 'Icelandic Mom' and where as American Dad is an animated comedy, Icelandic Mom is a live person structured reality show. The premise being for her to be solving lifestyle and social skills type problems for Canadian males aged between 18 and 35. Problems will be solved using a combination of common sense and traditional Inuit arts and crafts skills. Each show would contain a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 different people, all with varied problems. The aim is to hopefully both amuse & educate the viewers, especially with the traditional arts and craft segments. For these segments we would have a revolving cast of 4 or 5 genuine Inuits as expert teachers.

    Also, to tie the segments together I propose introducing an animal, either a traditional sledge pulling Husky Dog, or possibly, if budget allows, an actual Wolf, which would be used to punctuate the program, tie the segments together and the animal would also provide the narration from its point of view, in a way that the viewer could easily connect and identify with.

    As for sets, I propose a scarcely furnished, yet brightly lit infinity stage, in pure white. This will give a metaphorical 'nod' to an igloo, but remain warm and clean. The arts and crafts segments would be shot outside, near a hedge, using green wooden trestle tables approx 8 feet by 4 feet each.

    Initial run would be for six, one hour long shows, where the first 5 serve as kinda selection process where the Canadians with the most points in the first 5 shows, return for a 'Grand Finale' in Show 6 where an overall winner is selected. The possibility of telephone, on in app voting, can be optioned if required as an extra revenue stream.

    So, what do you think? Any notes or suggestions before I send it off to the studios to see if I can get it optioned? I think I covered it fairly well, but I'm standing by to answer any questions in the event of lack of clarity on my behalf. Thanks


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  • AntonMG
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    • Jul 2014
    • 596

    #2
    All good!
    But what is the link between an Icelandic mom, a Canadian male and Inuits?
    Canadian male and Inuits, I see. But the Icelandic mom?
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    • clickity click
      So Fecking Bummed
      • Aug 2014
      • 3682

      #3
      Originally posted by CurrentlySober
      Its kinda based on the popular show 'American Dad' but at the same time is completely different.... See what you think.

      Its working title is 'Icelandic Mom' and where as American Dad is an animated comedy, Icelandic Mom is a live person structured reality show. The premise being for her to be solving lifestyle and social skills type problems for Canadian males aged between 18 and 35. Problems will be solved using a combination of common sense and traditional Inuit arts and crafts skills. Each show would contain a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 different people, all with varied problems. The aim is to hopefully both amuse & educate the viewers, especially with the traditional arts and craft segments. For these segments we would have a revolving cast of 4 or 5 genuine Inuits as expert teachers.

      Also, to tie the segments together I propose introducing an animal, either a traditional sledge pulling Husky Dog, or possibly, if budget allows, an actual Wolf, which would be used to punctuate the program, tie the segments together and the animal would also provide the narration from its point of view, in a way that the viewer could easily connect and identify with.

      As for sets, I propose a scarcely furnished, yet brightly lit infinity stage, in pure white. This will give a metaphorical 'nod' to an igloo, but remain warm and clean. The arts and crafts segments would be shot outside, near a hedge, using green wooden trestle tables approx 8 feet by 4 feet each.

      Initial run would be for six, one hour long shows, where the first 5 serve as kinda selection process where the Canadians with the most points in the first 5 shows, return for a 'Grand Finale' in Show 6 where an overall winner is selected. The possibility of telephone, on in app voting, can be optioned if required as an extra revenue stream.

      So, what do you think? Any notes or suggestions before I send it off to the studios to see if I can get it optioned? I think I covered it fairly well, but I'm standing by to answer any questions in the event of lack of clarity on my behalf. Thanks
      I don't like the title. Icelandic Mom is to similar to American Dad.
      I know it's different but umm, you know what I mean.

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      • jimmycooper
        Confirmed User
        • May 2010
        • 4016

        #4
        Originally posted by CurrentlySober
        Its kinda based on the popular show 'American Dad' but at the same time is completely different.... See what you think.

        Its working title is 'Icelandic Mom' and where as American Dad is an animated comedy, Icelandic Mom is a live person structured reality show. The premise being for her to be solving lifestyle and social skills type problems for Canadian males aged between 18 and 35. Problems will be solved using a combination of common sense and traditional Inuit arts and crafts skills. Each show would contain a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 different people, all with varied problems. The aim is to hopefully both amuse & educate the viewers, especially with the traditional arts and craft segments. For these segments we would have a revolving cast of 4 or 5 genuine Inuits as expert teachers.

        Also, to tie the segments together I propose introducing an animal, either a traditional sledge pulling Husky Dog, or possibly, if budget allows, an actual Wolf, which would be used to punctuate the program, tie the segments together and the animal would also provide the narration from its point of view, in a way that the viewer could easily connect and identify with.

        As for sets, I propose a scarcely furnished, yet brightly lit infinity stage, in pure white. This will give a metaphorical 'nod' to an igloo, but remain warm and clean. The arts and crafts segments would be shot outside, near a hedge, using green wooden trestle tables approx 8 feet by 4 feet each.

        Initial run would be for six, one hour long shows, where the first 5 serve as kinda selection process where the Canadians with the most points in the first 5 shows, return for a 'Grand Finale' in Show 6 where an overall winner is selected. The possibility of telephone, on in app voting, can be optioned if required as an extra revenue stream.

        So, what do you think? Any notes or suggestions before I send it off to the studios to see if I can get it optioned? I think I covered it fairly well, but I'm standing by to answer any questions in the event of lack of clarity on my behalf. Thanks
        Good idea and best of luck! Just keep in mind that it's really, really tough to get shows like that optioned if you don't have pre-existing studio contacts. Trust me, I've tried.

        Originally posted by clickity click
        I don't like the title. Icelandic Mom is to similar to American Dad.
        I know it's different but umm, you know what I mean.
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        • CurrentlySober
          Too lazy to wipe my ass
          • Aug 2002
          • 38945

          #5
          Originally posted by AntonMG
          All good!
          But what is the link between an Icelandic mom, a Canadian male and Inuits?
          Canadian male and Inuits, I see. But the Icelandic mom?
          Absolute understand your point and thanks for making it. Put simply, I feel that if I were to call it 'Inuit Mom' many people wouldn't know what it meant - It needs to have immediate brand recognition in the title.

          Likewise, 'Eskimo Mom' may be considered to be racist, as I'm under the impression that Inuits don't like being called eskimos, so it might cause difficulties getting the arts and crafts teachers to appear on the show.

          So I hid the middle ground with 'Icelandic Mom' - Immediately conjuring an image of a nurturing female figure from a very cold area where it snows a lot (Hence the infinity stage)

          Think Francine in a Fur Coat but in real life and not blonde.


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          • EddyTheDog
            Just Doing My Own Thing
            • Jan 2011
            • 25433

            #6
            Great idea - I just reg'd icelandicmilf.com - Great porn spin off...

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            • clickity click
              So Fecking Bummed
              • Aug 2014
              • 3682

              #7
              Originally posted by CurrentlySober
              Absolute understand your point and thanks for making it. Put simply, I feel that if I were to call it 'Inuit Mom' many people wouldn't know what it meant - It needs to have immediate brand recognition in the title.

              Likewise, 'Eskimo Mom' may be considered to be racist, as I'm under the impression that Inuits don't like being called eskimos, so it might cause difficulties getting the arts and crafts teachers to appear on the show.

              So I hid the middle ground with 'Icelandic Mom' - Immediately conjuring an image of a nurturing female figure from a very cold area where it snows a lot (Hence the infinity stage)

              Think Francine in a Fur Coat but in real life and not blonde.
              I am an arts and crafts teacher (yes really!) so if you want me in the pilot just hit me up.

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              • CurrentlySober
                Too lazy to wipe my ass
                • Aug 2002
                • 38945

                #8
                Originally posted by clickity click
                I don't like the title. Icelandic Mom is to similar to American Dad.
                I know it's different but umm, you know what I mean.
                Coke Cola is similar to Pepsi Cola, but different enough to be its own unique product. Thats what I'm aiming for. If you want a half hour animated adult comedy, choose American Dad. If you want a one hour life action educatioal show featuring traditional arts and crafts and problem solving, choose Icelandic Mom... Simples...


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                • CurrentlySober
                  Too lazy to wipe my ass
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 38945

                  #9
                  Originally posted by clickity click
                  I am an arts and crafts teacher (yes really!) so if you want me in the pilot just hit me up.
                  Thanks - But are you a genuine 100% Inuit? I cant compromise the integrity of the show before its even begun. It would be like using black face to portray a person of colour...


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                  • CurrentlySober
                    Too lazy to wipe my ass
                    • Aug 2002
                    • 38945

                    #10
                    Originally posted by jimmycooper
                    Good idea and best of luck! Just keep in mind that it's really, really tough to get shows like that optioned if you don't have pre-existing studio contacts. Trust me, I've tried.
                    Thank you - I'll need it


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                    • clickity click
                      So Fecking Bummed
                      • Aug 2014
                      • 3682

                      #11
                      Originally posted by CurrentlySober
                      Thanks - But are you a genuine 100% Inuit? I cant compromise the integrity of the show before its even begun. It would be like using black face to portray a person of colour...
                      My grandmother was an Inuit and I travel to Iceland at least once a year. But, no I was born in the UK.

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                      • ilnjscb
                        Confirmed User
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 8972

                        #12
                        Are you sure you want an infinity stage? Remember, man is mortal, and the world is a stage.

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                        • AntonMG
                          Confirmed User
                          • Jul 2014
                          • 596

                          #13
                          Originally posted by CurrentlySober
                          Absolute understand your point and thanks for making it. Put simply, I feel that if I were to call it 'Inuit Mom' many people wouldn't know what it meant - It needs to have immediate brand recognition in the title.

                          Likewise, 'Eskimo Mom' may be considered to be racist, as I'm under the impression that Inuits don't like being called eskimos, so it might cause difficulties getting the arts and crafts teachers to appear on the show.

                          So I hid the middle ground with 'Icelandic Mom' - Immediately conjuring an image of a nurturing female figure from a very cold area where it snows a lot (Hence the infinity stage)

                          Think Francine in a Fur Coat but in real life and not blonde.
                          I can see clearly now, the rain is gone!

                          Thank you very much.
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                          • EddyTheDog
                            Just Doing My Own Thing
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 25433

                            #14
                            Originally posted by CurrentlySober
                            Thanks - But are you a genuine 100% Inuit? I cant compromise the integrity of the show before its even begun. It would be like using black face to portray a person of colour...
                            I'm 1/100 Inuit and I can make warm shoes out of plastic carrier bags - Where do I sign up?..

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                            • redwhiteandblue
                              Bollocks
                              • Jun 2007
                              • 2793

                              #15
                              I thought Inuits were from Greenland not Iceland? Greenland Mom doesn't quite work though, does it?
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                              • EddyTheDog
                                Just Doing My Own Thing
                                • Jan 2011
                                • 25433

                                #16
                                Originally posted by redwhiteandblue
                                I thought Inuits were from Greenland not Iceland? Greenland Mom doesn't quite work though, does it?
                                Details, details...

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                                • jimmycooper
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • May 2010
                                  • 4016

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by CurrentlySober
                                  Thank you - I'll need it
                                  Just remember that if you don't hear back it's because they either didn't see it or are just too dumb to understand your vision.

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                                  • JuicyBunny
                                    So Fucking Banned
                                    • Jun 2010
                                    • 2145

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by jimmycooper
                                    Just remember that if you don't hear back it's because they either didn't see it or are just too dumb to understand your vision.
                                    Or, they're in the process of stealing it and name changing process.

                                    Cool idea, CS.

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                                    • nico-t
                                      emperor of my world
                                      • Aug 2004
                                      • 29903

                                      #19
                                      fucking horrible

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                                      • ruff
                                        I have a plan B
                                        • Aug 2004
                                        • 5507

                                        #20
                                        Needs more cowbell.
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