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| Starting a New TV Talk Show | 10/30/2008 | John A. Troland |
Q: My husband and I have a 5 min demo reel of a new talk show we would like to get on TV. We are host ...
A: Sandra: Yes I can help direct you and I will. Please contact me directly at johntroland@msn.com I ...
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| Published Author on Child Abuse | 10/4/2008 | John A. Troland |
Q: I am a published author on the subject of child abuse (specifically, incest). My book entitled "His ...
A: Jody: Great! You already did what I suggested. Have you been invited to appear on any show yet to ...
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| WHERE DO I START !!!!!! | 8/8/2008 | John A. Troland |
Q: ...My question is... I have had a show idea in my head for years. As the years go on it becomes ...
A: Monica: Please e-mail me directly at johntroland@msn.com with both a description of your tv show ...
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| Starting a TV Talk Show | 7/31/2008 | John A. Troland |
Q: I am trying to start a tv talk show but I am trying to see how do I need to go about it I have alot ...
A: Willie: With my 44 year background as a business consultant and business plan writer and 14 year ...
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| Revelation 9/11 | 7/9/2008 | John A. Troland |
Q: I just wrote a new book called Revelation 9/11. The book that proves the attack on the World Trade ...
A: Larry: Yes please do send me a copy of your book. I look forward to both receiving it and to ...
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| gardening show | 5/28/2008 | Greg Tingle |
Q: I am a landscaper/horticulturists and see all kinds of gardening shows on hgtv etc. however none of ...
A: Here's a few points to help start you on your way: Assemble a strong team - production, talent, ...
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| Book Promotion | 5/20/2008 | John A. Troland |
Q: You suggested going to the web sites (Oprah, etc) and looking for info on how to submit a book. You ...
A: Bub: See if the editor of your local gazette might write a book review; send a press release to your ...
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| Talk/Variety Show | 4/30/2008 | John A. Troland |
Q: I am currently co-producing a talk/variety show. I was wondering if there were any good books on ...
A: Michael: Due to the tremendous volume of requests for assistance, help, guidance, info in general on ...
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| New Talk Show | 10/19/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: I have a great idea for a talk show I doubt has been done yet. Have searched the web quite ...
A: Melanie: Have anyone you talk to about your show idea FIRST sign what is referred to as an "NDA" = ...
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| I AM A NEW TALK SHOW HOST THAT DESPERATLY NEEDS ADVICE | 9/12/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: , MY NAME IS GINA , AND I DESPERATELY NEED YOUR ...
A: Gina: I would first seek the assistance of a local tv cable access person. Looks to me like you are ...
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| Starting A T.V. Series | 8/19/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: I Have a wonderful lesbian tv serious that i would like to start, i have the first idea of how i ...
A: Paris: I would be happy to answer some basic questions for you if you wish to e-mail me directly ...
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| pitching talk show to my news station | 6/18/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: I am a reporter/anchor at a CBS affiliate station in Missouri. I talked with both my news director ...
A: Amy: I would do both a "google search" for "tv show production companies" and check with both your ...
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| Starting a New Talk Show | 6/14/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: ... I have created an amazing talk show geared towards the African American public and I need to ...
A: Leanisha: You need a reel and an agent to pitch your show to various tv show producers. GREAT ...
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| TV Reality Show | 5/26/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: How to get the Networks to listen: I filmed a demo of the show. How should I about dealing with a ...
A: Jaz: It is my policy to only reply to tv show inquiries after I have received FULL info on an ...
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| NEW TALK SHOW WITH THE GREAT DR. B | 5/22/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: I recently directed a 26 part series and have since become an independant producer. I am at ...
A: Angie: i would be most happy to assist you. I do however adhere strictly to this policy in order ...
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| T.V. Show | 5/9/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: How do you get a T.V. show started. i have the idea and the talent, i just need the knowledge on who ...
A: Stephen: I am the principal in Trobray Television Productions, LLC here in CT. As such my company ...
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| HOW TO GET ON TALKSHOWS?? | 4/25/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: Having a problem here iam 18 years old a self published author at the age of 17 years old, and now ...
A: Justin: You are in luck! For starters I hereby invite you to be on my show, Business Beat Live ...
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| my book | 3/30/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: ... how can I send it to you or anyone that would actually sit down and take the time to read it..my ...
A: Barbara: If you would send me a copy I would be glad to read it and offer you suggestions as to how ...
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| start a tv show | 1/13/2007 | John A. Troland |
Q: how do you get advertisers interested or to sponsor
A: Rennair: You need to "sell" a potential advertiser on the benefit(s) of advertising on your show ...
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| So many questions I have for you... ;) | 10/13/2006 | John A. Troland |
Q: I'd like to know your best advice on how to get super-high-quality guests booked for my talk show ...
A: Bruce: Rather than e-mailing you answers to your questions I would rather speak with you personally ...
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| Cable Access Show | 10/3/2006 | Greg Tingle |
Q: ..my friend and I have been collecting material and collaborating for years now about putting a ...
A: This is a question that I can't do justice to via e-mail. These are complicated matters. I think ...
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| View Old Talk Show Episodes | 9/15/2006 | John A. Troland |
Q: I was on a talk show in 1999-Forgive or Forget with Mother love. It aired August of 1999. Since ...
A: Jules: The best answer I can give is to do a "Google search" using the name of the show and ...
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| How Do I Create a Talk Show Host Resume? | 8/15/2006 | John A. Troland |
Q: ------------------------- Hello John, It's interesting that you rec'd the one note I posted to ...
A: Robin: Please do me a favor anyway: you said you sent 5 e-mails to my personal e-mail address. ...
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| How Do I Create a Talk Show Host Resume? | 8/15/2006 | John A. Troland |
Q: Troland, I have finally lined up some agencies who specialize in promoting talk show hosts. I have ...
A: Robin: Just got back to my office - I am both SHOCKED and BAFFLED!!!!! at 11:47am today I get one ...
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| How Do I Create a Talk Show Host Resume? | 8/2/2006 | John A. Troland |
Q: Troland, I have finally lined up some agencies who specialize in promoting talk show hosts. I have ...
A: Robin: Glad you asked. I will personally write your resume for you. Let's make a deal: I write ...
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| producing a Christian variety talk show and producing a commercial about underpriviledge children | 6/22/2006 | John A. Troland |
Q: John, First, I am interested in producing a Christan youth talk show (variety). How do I create ...
A: Simone: Quite difficult to create with "...a zero budget." Perhaps someone at the tv station can ...
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| Guess appearances on different "Talk Shows" | 2/6/2006 | John A. Troland |
Q: John A. Troland, Hey my name is Charles Blount - I'm a self-pulished author with a great story ...
A: Charles: The best way is to do a "Google search" and find the websites for each of the 3 shows. On ...
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| Visiting Celebrities | 12/19/2005 | Greg Tingle |
Q: I am a media student and i am doing an assignment on Publicity. I have a quick question that i hope ...
A: Subscribe to as many entertainment news sources as possible. Some are free, others are a paid ...
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| NEW TV PRODUCTION. | 10/12/2005 | John A. Troland |
Q: I'M INTERESTED IN STARTING MY OWN TV SHOW...WHERE DO I START! HOW DO I GET SPONSORS TO ASSIST ME ...
A: Tye: I presume from your question that you are looking to start a cable access tv show. If this is ...
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| Business Show Production | 10/4/2005 | John A. Troland |
Q: I am planning to produce a business show to feature cost saving products and services of local ...
A: Kim: I do Business Beat Live here in Connecticut; what state are you in? E-mail me directly ...
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| I am just starting out... | 5/30/2005 | John A. Troland |
Q: Hey man, I've developed a nice little cable tv show concept that i would like to produce and i'm ...
A: Nooks: Visit www.videouniversity.com/pubaccz.htm; they have a wealth of info on public access tv ...
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| game shows | 5/10/2005 | Greg Tingle |
Q: i am not here to waste your time i have a good qwestion. right now im doing a very extremelly boring ...
A: I genuinely help people. My expertise is a commodity, and some projects reach a point where payment ...
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| book | 4/7/2005 | John A. Troland |
Q: How can I send my book to Oprah. How can I get Bill Cosys, and Nelson Mandelas address? Thanks ...
A: Marsha: Your book sounds like a great idea; I wish you much success with it. As a business ...
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| How can I send my book to... | 4/7/2005 | John A. Troland |
Q: How can I send my book to Oprah. How can I get Bill Cosys, and Nelson Mandelas address? Thanks ...
A: Marsha: Oprah's website is: www.oprah.com; info should be listed there. A web search using the ...
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| please list the top earning... | 1/1/2005 | Greg Tingle |
Q: please list the top earning talk show hosts, and how much they make. and how they earn it.
A: I can answer in regards to the highest earning, and some of the figures, however exactly how they ...
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| How you can help book my client onto talk show.,. | 9/16/2004 | Greg Tingle |
Q: I am from Malaysia. Please let me know how you can help book my client onto talk show programs who ...
A: This sounds like something that has been done recently, very successfully. I am in the position to ...
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