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Re: Did JAM work on TV?

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Julian BishopApr 8, 2012

JAM should only be on radio. It is essentially an auditory pleasure. The only benefit TV brings is facial expression (eg, Graham Norton) and perhaps a new audience. The extra money for producing TV just isn't worth it.

Moving JAM to TV only would ensure its demise. It would never stand out against other TV shows to last 45 years.

I think some of the TV versions have been pretty good, but those shows which have worked best are those with the experienced players. I think this is the reason this TV version has worked when the previous ones didn't. Merton, Perkins, Brandreth, Norton, Ayers, Clary and Brigstocke (to name a few) are extremely articulate and well-read individuals. They balance ability at the game and humour. If you have a show with 3 of these you are guaranteed success. I would suggest that using the extra cost of TV production would ensure the appearance of these key players and then you keep adding new talent to find others who are also good at the game (it seems of the new guys that only one in five really have an aptitude for it).

I guess there is an argument for televising a few shows to bring in new audiences for the radio. I'm not sure how you do this (other than 50th anniversary etc).

JAM on the radio (podcast) will likely last another 45 years provided it manages to handle the tricky transition of Nicholas and has sufficient new blood to reflect social changes to come.

Incidentally, the age range of those who appreciate JAM is wide. Those who have been lucky enough to go to a recording will have noticed that it covers a full range of ages. My 12 year old daughter has just started to listen/watch appreciates the humour and the skill of the players.

Julian

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On 8 Apr 2012, at 18:26, "Dean" <dbedford@...> wrote:

thanks very much to all those who produced copies of the TV shows. Much much appreciated.

Now the big question is – did the TV shows work or not?

Should JAM continue on both TV and radio? Or one or the other?

Let us know what you think. Discuss here

and vote in the poll
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/just-a-minute/surveys?id=3096174

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