MASH Reception:
Audience Reception:
D100 => 93+60=153
Season 1 of MASH was lightning in a Bottle, a catalyst that could only be done from the outset by a group of artists that were serious, and dedicated to the craft of acting, directing, and Filmmaking.
Season 1 was a miracle that captivated the imagination of America in a way that few shows, in your mind, ever really did. Sure there were others, but it did not really have the same effect of being conscious and funny at the same time.
Plus it was a miracle that it was even made, and by god, you wanted so badly to forget about the bad old days.
Season Two, however, had something the first seasons never had. Expectations.
That was to say, it wasn't a bad thing, but it wasn't a great thing either. You had to knock their socks off to keep the momentum going, for the show to not be seen as a one-season wonder.
That all changed after the first episode, which was the highest-watched premiere in CBS' Entire history, something that Miss Ball took all the way to the shareholders, and to the bank with advertisers from the entire planet trying to get a spot on the lucrative 6 PM slot where MASH aired. Somewhere up to a million dollars per thirty seconds of ads were being offered, something that was almost unheard of.
You were amazed at that.
But you cared more about how everyone was seen.
Alan was just continuing to be great, the same with almost everyone else, but no one really stood out.
Except, of course, for you.
You were always considered a highlight of every episode, but the episode you Directed, Episode 3, was arguably the best episode in the entire series.
And you knew it too, because CBS couldn't keep up with all the fan mail that was drowning the office.
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Critical Reception:
D100 + 30 => 119
It seems you've been nominated again, for an Emmy, but this time for directing, as Alan was the one who was nominated for Best supporting actor.
Seems someone didn't want you to get the award in a row.
Or maybe cause someone hates you.
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Reward: +300,000 Dollars.
You have been nominated for an Emmy for Best director.
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Ed Woods Mystery Theater:
Audience Reception:
D100 => 77
To say that the shocking surprise of the year was Ed Wood heading and producing… and writing… and directing… many episodes of this strange and funny show… was just awe-inspiring.
Ed Wood, the laughing stock of all of Hollywood, someone who could not make a film to save his own life, in the end, proved how talented he really was. With simple, and brilliant stories and a revolving door of brilliant actors that were playing the role…
Well in the end, he found an audience, he found his calling, and while he lacked every sort of talent that made people earn their way in hollywood. He learned.
He had learned over decades of experience. And he showed them all.
It was not the best tv show… hell someone would even claim it was terrible.
Yet… It was honest, it was earnest, and it was funny, despite some of the great problems that it had in the final product.
And that resonated with people.
And that made everything… all the more fun.
It may not survive the season, hell, it might not even be picked up.
Yet Ed Wood redeemed his career. And people adored this little show that could.
Critical Reception:
D100 => 57
But it wasn't going to win any awards. It wasn't going to get praise from the snobs.
But that didn't matter for Ed Wood. He was fine with finally making his name known. He wasn't a joke.
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Personal Actions:
(Choose 8)
[]LucasFilms Unlimited: George has a proposition for you... well, kinda, and you have one for him. DC: 20
[]The Pit of Paris: Paris is hosting your World Light Heavey Weight bout. And you are going to go there and kick some ass, and earn that belt. DC: ???
[]Investments: You want to invest your hard-earned cash into something that you feel will be a good return on investment. And as well as diversify your assets DC: 0 (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to invest in)
[]And When She Smiles: Carrie ambushed you with a kiss one day, and asked a simple question "Wanna go on a date?" DC: 30
[]The Great Voices of Robin Williams: You look at Robin and feel a smile rise on your face. "Been a long time, so lets see the new routine?" DC: 20.
[]John's Glance: John just came back, exhausted from the shoot he just had, and asked you for some help with a problem he has. DC: 20
[]The O'Riely Foundation Lobbying: You want California to help the men who have given nearly everything and more to this country. DC: ??? (Linetail how much money you want to throw at it, and what you want from the State)
[]A Charitable Heart: You want to invest your newfound wealth. Maybe even save some lives while you are at it. (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to donate in)
[]But the Apartment building: You are going to just buy it dammit, and that is final. DC: 30
[]Continue Developing Marathon Madness: You want to expand the idea and make the script idea you have even better.
[]Continue Developing The Kung Fu Kid: You want to expand the idea and make the script idea you have even better.
[]Pray: It had been a long time since you went to Mass. You wish for the Lord to give you strength. DC: ???
[]Action Directing: It seems the town has been talking about how much of a beast you are at just being a stunt person. In fact, they knew you were a student of Bruce Lee. And they think that means you know how to stage and block a fight? Maybe you can DC? ???
[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place where you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low-budget film)
[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60
[]Modeling (Advertisements): Thankfully another Call Came in, one from an ad firm. They need you to have some pictures taken so that they are used for saner things. Like selling cars, or ice cream. DC: 40
[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you hate yourself for doing this, but you are going to ask Clint for some help, see if he can give you a role. DC: 40 (Clint may be helping you, but not enough to give you a role in one of his films, or risk his reputation on getting you into a movie without some assurance.)
[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)
[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)
[]Pitching for Money: So Miss Ball has decided to offer anyone who comes up with a good pitch for a show tens of thousands of dollars. Time to see if you can cash in DC: ??? (Write in Pitch for the CBS Suits to see)
[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)
[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)
[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)
[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)
[] Talk to Clint: You want to ask Clint a few questions, like how he met your father? DC: 0 (You just ask Clint about ancient history)
[] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, and see how they are doing. DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)
[]Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Write-in what you want to try and network with)
[]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write-in idea will be going through the creative process)
AN: Enjoy and vote in plan format please.
