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<<<< 6898
>>>>Topic: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 1 / 11
DeanApr 8, 2012
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
<<<< 6899
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 2 / 11
mathewApr 8, 2012
Personally i would leave the tv shows as specials for the anniversary and keep it just for the radio. If it was on both the product would be diluted over time unless the tv episodes replaced a radio series and i dont want that to happen. For the sake of quality and overall enjoyment i'll take the radio.
--- In just-a-minute@..., "Dean" <dbedford@...> wrote:
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> thanks very much to all those who produced copies of the TV shows. Much much appreciated.
>
> Now the big question is â" 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
>
<<<< 6900
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 3 / 11
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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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
<<<< 6901
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 4 / 11
Don JudgeApr 8, 2012
The TV version was a lot better than I expected but I much prefer the radio eps to be honest.
I found the facial expressions (contrived or otherwise) off-putting to say the least and as for the garish colours (ESP NP's jackets) - yeuch!
I haven't listened to any of the soundtracks without the picture yet but I would say it's not going to be much different (if at all) to listening to a radio edition; if so, then what's the point and leave it alone please...
As Matthew has already said, keep the TV version for specials...
I am traveling home after a week away in 'Beautiful Bath' and will put the 2nd week's Hi-Def mp4 versions of the TV progs up on MediaFire when I get home.
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Cheers
Don __o
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.....O/ O
sent from my iPod Touch
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
<<<< 6902
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 5 / 11
delmelzaApr 8, 2012
Well I had to vote for tv & radio but do the tv only Once per yr-
Say like for a Christmas or Easter special- that way we get both with the TV version as an occassional Treat.
While I love JAM I don't want to see it overdone and I don't want to see it lose it's Audio Roots. Miriam
--- In just-a-minute@..., "Dean" <dbedford@...> wrote:
>
> thanks very much to all those who produced copies of the TV shows. Much much appreciated.
>
> Now the big question is â" 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
>
<<<< 6903
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 6 / 11
Don JudgeApr 8, 2012
Sorry Folks, just got in and the old PC is bankjaxed so no mp4 TV shows until it's sorted.
It won't boot, I just get a "A disk read error occurred" message.
Serves me right for switching it off before I went away...
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Cheers
Don __o
\ <,
.....O/ O
sent from my iPod Touch
<<<< 6904
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 7 / 11
kj.naughtonApr 8, 2012
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just-a-minute@..., "delmelza" <delmelza@...> wrote:
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> Well I had to vote for tv & radio but do the tv only Once per yr-
> Say like for a Christmas or Easter special- that way we get both with the TV version as an occassional Treat.
> While I love JAM I don't want to see it overdone and I don't want to see it lose it's Audio Roots. Miriam
I pretty much agree. I would like to see more TV shows as I think they've been a success. Just not wall-to-wall and not at the expense of the radio show.
But I think the scheduling of the show has been interesting too. It's in the traditional early evening slot which most of British TV has populated with quizzes which either no-one wins or have cheap prizes. In other words, low-cost programming.
So my hunch is that we will see more TV JAM. Not because of what we want but because:
a) it works
b) it's cheap
c) it's easy on the eye (and ear)
and that makes it a top fit for that particular slot.
It's also probable that a TV recording of JAM doesn't cost much more than a radio recording so the idea of "spending more money on it" isn't that important. Indeed you could argue that if it displaced more expensive shows then it's actually saving money for the BBC.
It's also a proper BBC brand that they can develop and sell on - there's more money in selling on TV shows (either the format or the actual shows) than radio.
Just my penny's worth.
Cheers
kJ
<<<< 6907
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 8 / 11
Steve KenrickApr 9, 2012
As much as I enjoyed the TV shows, I do prefer the radio versions.
On the down side, there were many occasions when I was distracted by Paul Merton's gazing out into the audience and his quizzical looks. Paul wasn't on the panel when I saw the recordings in Oxford, but I know he acts in a similar fashion on HIGNFY, so I should have expected it. On the plus side, I found myself loving Sue Perkins' smile, not the grin, but the real smile where she shows her teeth and deepens her laughter lines.
For those not familiar with the participants, seeing them on TV should offer a greater insight into their personalities and characters, so as others have said, more listeners/viewers may be attracted.
For me, the only episode where being on TV was a distinct advantage was the one where Giles Brandreth put on his Gallic hat and we were supplied with sub-titles!
As Homer Simpson might say, the problem with TV is that you have to watch it in case you miss something. With the radio, I find my progress with completing activities such as Sudoku and crossword puzzles is hardly affected; I can't say the same about TV.
However, many thanks to the BBC for making it possible and giving those who haven't been to a live recording an idea of what they might see.
If it came down to a vote for either TV or radio, I would vote for radio, but that might be detrimental to the programmes sustainability.
To: just-a-minute@...
From: dbedford@...
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:26:20 +1200
Subject: [just-a-minute] Did JAM work on TV?
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
<<<< 6911
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 9 / 11
GeorgeApr 9, 2012
I don't believe that it "only" should be on radio, but is best suited there without a doubt.
Whilst I love listening to the moments when the audience burst into laughter because Graham Norton is pretending to be a poodle, I think that the contestants can do that on TV just as successfully, and that there is still a nice "magic of the unseen" for those of us listening at home in the bath.
Whilst I applaude the continued use of new people, the reason the tv show didn't work last time was because they didn't use enough regulars, and the chemistry was wrong, and I felt that it was wrong with some of the guys they got on. It wasn't that they didn't know the show, or know what to do, they simply just didn't "perform" and that's the shame. No good having wasted space.
Overall, I have enjoyed it this time. Got just the last two to watch.
I think the idea of "specials" is better than regular use. Keep it in the format (radio) it's worked for so long and make another special (like the 35 years) as a TV special and have it on the radio as well. The 35th anniversary episode is one of my favourites.
<<<< 6949
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 10 / 11
DeanApr 15, 2012
I’ll leave this open as it’s close still –
I am a bit surprised at the result, I must say.
<<<< 6953
>>>>Topic: Re: Did JAM work on TV?
Message 11 / 11
Dave BApr 16, 2012
Well I loved the TV shows recently broadcast, and am glad I was back in the UK to witness them. I was dissappointed with seeing the real thing (a radio recording that is) at the BBC Radio Theatre in hindsight, as I did not get the view the camera gets, nor did my single POV enable me to see as many shots as the editor chose to show us, nor could I hear the show as well as the radio or tv allows us. It really was nice to see the interactions between the panel members (inc the Chair), as these form most of the interest of any JAM.
I recall seeing one or two of the 1990s versions and noted that the 3 old boys were largely missing (I think I saw Peter there and he looked rather old) and I guess its largely because they had ceased to be photogenic with advancing years (Nic
of course is exempt from this being ageless, thanks to the portrait locked in his attic). I am not sure I would want to look at the present mega- team in 20 years time, and am pretty sure at least one of our favourites was enhanced somewhat. But for now, more please on both tv and radio.
Cheers,
Dave
From: Dean <dbedford@...>
To: just-a-minute@...
Sent: Monday, 16 April 2012 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [just-a-minute] Re: Did JAM work on TV?
I’ll leave this open as it’s close still –
I am a bit surprised at the result, I must say.
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