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That was my standing-room-only session. Read my convention notes in what’ll be a meaty October newsletter.
RIP Don Pardo, 96, who intro’d “Saturday Night LIVE” for 38 seasons, including this one.
Old TV technology was the back-story on Pardo’s trademark elongated announcing style. The New York Times quoted his explanation, based on how “The Price Is Right” was shot: “The cameras are moving so slowly, and that’s the way I had to describe [the prize merchandise displayed on the show, the-price-of-which contestants tried to guess]. Those cameras were large then. You want to make sure you describe what the camera is on.”
“Iconic announcer” defined: Video: When the TV station puts the booth announcer ON-CAMERA History, including NBC “lost footage:” Pardo announces JFK ination Video: GREAT advice for all speakers and writers
…and others which are more diligent are more con uous. Video: Two local broadcasters who get it.
August Mega-Issue: Fall Book Tune-Up Calling it “a book” seems quaint, with ratings data delivery paperless for so long now. With THE WORLD gone-digital, business-as-usual is no longer a business. Read: What you need to be up-to THIS MONTH.
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