August 22, 2008
TV stars say they don't watch TV ... are they lying?
In interviews, actors often claim not watching much TV. Then why did they want to get into TV in the first place? Asks TV Squard.
"... TV actors argue that hey're far too busy now to watch television, since shooting schedules make for such long days. However, with lots of time in make-up or sitting around in trailers, with DVRs and streaming online, it sounds like a lousy excuse these days. "
The only argument that makes some sense is that once you get into a particular field, you find yourself less inclined to participate as a fan of that same field."
By my books, TV is no longer a lesser art compared to movies, just the opposite. The quality TV series have better writing, a faster pace, more character development (over time, rather than just over a couple of hours). They have the opportunity for much more acting and benefit from better story lines with less reliance on special effects.
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