An edition of The money shot (2002)
The money shot
trash, class, and the making of TV talk shows
By Laura Grindstaff
Publish Date
2002
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Language
eng
Pages
318
Description:
The key to a talk show's success is what Laura Grindstaff calls the money shot - moments when guests lose control and express joy, sorrow, rage, or remorse on camera. In this new work, she takes us behind the scenes of daytime television talk shows, a genre focused on 'real' stories told by 'ordinary' people. Grindstaff shows us how producers elicit dramatic performances from guests, why guests agree to participate, and the supporting roles played by studio audiences and experts.
subjects: Talk shows, Talk shows -- United States, Popular culture, Television talk shows, Radio talk shows
Places: United States