View Full Version : New TV Show for the Operator in all of us...
ptwob106
12-10-2008, 23:21
There's a new action-drama TV series coming your way that needs your support.
Check out the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv8Bd6L4nA8
Read the Pilot Episode at: www.durusproductions.com
blue02hd
12-11-2008, 04:20
I personally would like this thread closed.
I personally would like this thread closed.
Agreed, for many reasons,,
Starting with Air Force Academy cadets & black ops??
FAIL
My $00.0002
ptwob106
12-11-2008, 08:02
You know, I figured the response would be something akin to what you gentlemen have been so kind as to post. Feedback appreciated.
To set the record straight, this is NOT a show about cadets and black ops... that wouldn't make much sense now would it?
If you would like to understand what it's all about, you can actually read the script for the Pilot Episode at www.durusproductions.com
"The Story of the Seven"
I'll pass.
The Reaper
12-11-2008, 09:45
Sounds hokey beyond belief.
The Air Force Academy?
And I thought that it couldn't get any worse after "The Unit".:rolleyes:
Double thumbs down.
TR
Dozer523
12-11-2008, 10:32
Have a Cigar (Waters / Pink Floyd)
Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar.
You're gonna go far, fly high, You're never gonna die,
You're gonna make it if you try; They're gonna love you.
Well I've always had a deep respect, And I mean that most sincerely.
The CONCEPT is just fantastic, that is really what QP thinks.
Oh by the way, which one's PTWOP106?
(please don't close it! I have lots of GREAT Ideas! and if it will get me out of Illinois and back to the BEACH near Los Angeles, I'm ALL IN!)
Dozer523
12-11-2008, 10:56
Whew Back, babe. Sit, sit, can I get you something, Perrier? Did I say I'd get right back to you? I did didn't I? Do I lie? NO I do not. Trust me. Have a Cigar.
Love it Babe, Love You. I’ve had my people look it over and as I said we love it. I did say “I love it’ didn’t I. Sure I did. See you can trust me. We need to make a few changes. Little one, you will hardly notice them.
First, way too many SEALS. And his name has to be Jim. Since that is where you will find him before and after every op. But, that will sell to the ladies lots of no-shirt-iron-pumping.
THE AIRPLANE DRIVER has to be a GIRL! She has to be beautiful in a no-nonsense-but-perky-innocent – Young Meg Ryan – way. She can be an AF grad too. But her back story is she was an “ugly duckling”. But she made herself look that way so the Male cadets would leave her alone. She did this because her DAD is a retired Special Forces Master Sergeant who popped up occasionally at the campus (or whatever you called it, babe . . . Still with me?) And would threaten to beat the crap out of anyone who went near his darling daughter (Including the Lesbians) This will be a GOLDMINE! Tension, family angst, humor appeals to the Teenage girls and Wannabe Dads. Ohmagawd! Now, she has to be beautiful. But Smart . . . She can fly anything in anyone’s inventory! OH WAIT . . . But she can’t navigate to save her life (you are going to love this!) so . . . she taps a different friend (And what do you think the friend looks like? See where I’m goin’ with this?) to plan the route with her! (Lots of “leanin’ over the chart table” shots!) Gold, babe, just gold!
This is just in prelim babe. And I really do know a great Story board artist. Have your people call my people!
OH OH OH Ohhhhhhhhhhhh! And this! you Got to get SAM from "BURN NOTICE" (Lift him right out and put him in this). You NEED a good "Outside-but-still-connected, Inside-the-System" operator. Pink Floyd has never been more right!
If the intent of the show is to be over-the-top Tom Clancy-esque, you have an interesting storyline. If you were aiming at having a shred of reality beyond the fact that the cited units exist and that a "handful" of cadets successfully cross-commission in each class, I think you missed the mark. Of course, most of the GAP have no idea how things really work in the military, so if you make the show exciting enough to attract and keep viewers, you might have some success a la "The Unit". Fiction can be very entertaining.
Our bothers in blue are great guys and gals, but "operators"? This makes me laugh, but if they want to do a AF show, they should concentrate on the PJ's and not worry about AF officers.
ZonieDiver
12-11-2008, 11:46
Whew Back, babe. Sit, sit, can I get you something, Perrier? Did I say I'd get right back to you? I did didn't I? Do I lie? NO I do not. Trust me. Have a Cigar.
Love it Babe, Love You. I’ve had my people look it over and as I said we love it. I did say “I love it’ didn’t I. Sure I did. See you can trust me. We need to make a few changes. Little one, you will hardly notice them.
First, way too many SEALS. And his name has to be Jim. Since that is where you will find him before and after every op. But, that will sell to the ladies lots of no-shirt-iron-pumping.
THE AIRPLANE DRIVER has to be a GIRL! She has to be beautiful in a no-nonsense-but-perky-innocent – Young Meg Ryan – way. She can be an AF grad too. But her back story is she was an “ugly duckling”. But she made herself look that way so the Male cadets would leave her alone. She did this because her DAD is a retired Special Forces Master Sergeant who popped up occasionally at the campus (or whatever you called it, babe . . . Still with me?) And would threaten to beat the crap out of anyone who went near his darling daughter (Including the Lesbians) This will be a GOLDMINE! Tension, family angst, humor appeals to the Teenage girls and Wannabe Dads. Ohmagawd! Now, she has to be beautiful. But Smart . . . She can fly anything in anyone’s inventory! OH WAIT . . . But she can’t navigate to save her life (you are going to love this!) so . . . she taps a different friend (And what do you think the friend looks like? See where I’m goin’ with this?) to plan the route with her! (Lots of “leanin’ over the chart table” shots!) Gold, babe, just gold!
This is just in prelim babe. And I really do know a great Story board artist. Have your people call my people!
OH OH OH Ohhhhhhhhhhhh! And this! you Got to get SAM from "BURN NOTICE" (Lift him right out and put him in this). You NEED a good "Outside-but-still-connected, Inside-the-System" operator. Pink Floyd has never been more right!
Great! Why do I hear John Travolta, as "Chili Palmer" saying, "Look at me, Ray!" :D
Dozer523
12-11-2008, 12:56
Casting call!
Sounds like a remake of the old "A-Team" series...only with Jimmie Walker (JJ on "Good Times") playing the part of Sgt. Bosco B.A. "Bad Attitude" Baracus (played by Mr T on the "The A-Team")! :p
Richard's $.02 :munchin
Can I get a refund on the time I spent watching that?
ZonieDiver
12-11-2008, 14:06
Sounds like a remake of the old "A-Team" series...only with Jimmie Walker (JJ on "Good Times") playing the part of Sgt. Bosco B.A. "Bad Attitude" Baracus (played by Mr T on the "The A-Team")! :p
Richard's $.02 :munchin
Okay! I want to play the part of Hector M. "Howling Mad" Murdoch!
ptwob106
12-11-2008, 22:15
To all who've replied, whether for or against the show... thanks for the input. I knew this was going to be a tough forum and you've lived up to the rep. For those of you who are behind the concept, please feel free to jump on the bandwagon and show your support by forwarding the links onto your friends. For those of you who are against, no, you can't get a refund on the time you spent reading about it... sorry.
Blue skies,
PTWOB106 out.
You seem to take rejection well. You'll do fine in Hollyweird. Nil desperandum. :D
Richard's $.02 :munchin
Dozer523
12-11-2008, 22:46
Well, I thought it was fun. SA WARNING: This is an example of the price you might pay when you start a thread on your third post.:lifter It WAS fun!;)
ptwob106
12-11-2008, 23:57
Dozer (and the rest),
Rejection is my middle name... after all, you've got to embrace what you've got. :lifter
As for the show, you all should know with tremendous pride that you truly are the most difficult forum I've encountered... but what else should one expect from a crowd like this?
By the way, that last comment is copywritten... probably going to use it in another show, which I'm sure you'll love.
PTWOB106 out.
Dozer (and the rest),
Rejection is my middle name... after all, you've got to embrace what you've got. :lifter
As for the show, you all should know with tremendous pride that you truly are the most difficult forum I've encountered... but what else should one expect from a crowd like this?
By the way, that last comment is copywritten... probably going to use it in another show, which I'm sure you'll love.
PTWOB106 out.
For what it's worth, my son's Godfather went to Aluminum U. And, I've done time in Hollywood.
Honestly, good luck! At least it's not a Reality Show. :D;)
Pat
ptwob106
12-12-2008, 00:14
For what it's worth, my son's Godfather went to Aluminum U. And, I've done time in Hollywood.
Honestly, good luck! At least it's not a Reality Show. :D;)
Pat
Sir, I would like to shake the Olive Branch extended my way and say a sincere "Thanks." I know that takes a lot of courage in this crowd, but it should be commended. As a former Aluminum U guy-turned Army guy, I get both sides... a lot.
Hopefully when the show comes out, you'll watch (along with all the haters of the game).
p.s. new vitriol is welcome at this point!
Sir, I would like to shake the Olive Branch extended my way and say a sincere "Thanks." I know that takes a lot of courage in this crowd, but it should be commended. As a former Aluminum U guy-turned Army guy, I get both sides... a lot.
Hopefully when the show comes out, you'll watch (along with all the haters of the game).
p.s. new vitriol is welcome at this point!
Fine. Don't call me Sir!
Pat
ptwob106
12-12-2008, 00:21
Let me guess, you work for a living?
Let me guess, you work for a living?
No. It makes me feel old. And that makes me grumpy.
Pat
ptwob106
12-12-2008, 00:28
Yeah, I get that...
Okay! I want to play the part of Hector M. "Howling Mad" Murdoch!
Hey, I wanna be Corporal Agarn or the Chief of the Hekawis. Oops...wrong show...but similar script. :p
Aluminum U - tin-foil hat alum, huh. :rolleyes: Zoom...zoom...zoom.
Richard's $.02 :munchin
ZonieDiver
12-12-2008, 00:32
Good luck with the project. No, seriously. And, if you can't take my suggestion to at least find a recurring guest role for H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdoch from the "A Team" (Dwight Shultz is probably still around for those cameos.), at least take Dozer's suggestion about the "top heavy" female navigator! That one IS gold!
ptwob106
12-12-2008, 00:38
Good luck with the project. No, seriously. And, if you can't take my suggestion to at least find a recurring guest role for H.M. "Howling Mad" Smith from the "A Team" (Dwight Shultz is probably still around for those cameos.), at least take Dozer's suggestion about the "top heavy" female navigator! That one IS gold!
By the way, great quote at the end of your post. And aside from oversized female navigators (which I'm sure would be fun), I've currently got Marisa Miller lined up as "Mason's girlfriend". So, if having an SI and Victoria's Secret Covergirl lined up sucks, I'm sorry... don't know what to do about that.
Good luck with the project.
Concur. However, I fear the premise is too close to the Unit's to readily catch anyone's eye at the moment. If it ever gets going, I'll at least watch the first episode; can't make any promises beyond that. :D
Gluck auf!
Richard's $.02 :munchin
ptwob106
12-12-2008, 00:48
Concur. However, I fear the premise is too close to the Unit's to readily catch anyone's eye at the moment. If it ever gets going, I'll art least watch the first episode; can't make any promises beyond that. :D
Gluck auf!
Richard's $.02 :munchin
Indeed, a solvent point you make... however, this isn't "Desperate Housewives For The Military", which is basically what The Unit is. If you want to take the time to read the Pilot Episode, go to:
http://www.durusproductions.com/The_Pilot_Episode.html
Feel free to stop reading when you get bored.
ZonieDiver
12-12-2008, 01:42
Hey, I wanna be Corporal Agarn or the Chief of the Hekawis. Oops...wrong show...but similar script. :p
Aluminum U - tin-foil hat alum, huh. :rolleyes: Zoom...zoom...zoom.
Richard's $.02 :munchin
So you get to be F Troop's Corporal Agarn? I guess that leaves Trooper (Bugler) Dobbs for me. (When I see them in their current forms, I feel old!)
Say, weren't you actually in the "real" F Troop?????:D
HHmmm, might not be to bad. I wouldn't mind a new comedy:D J/K.
Actually may not be to bad, but, the first episode better catch ya.
As long as it's not like that crapy biker "Sons of Anarchy", that's a little over the top.
ptwob106
12-12-2008, 10:28
Zonie - Even though I'm a dashing man, the likes of which Hollywood has never seen, I couldn't possibly be cast in such a role. As I am the writer, that would be self-serving and we can never have that of course. I'll leave that up to you...
And Glebo - Your fervant support is warming to the heart. Afer all, it's reviews like "might not be too bad" that are the coals which keep my burning desire stoked with firey ambition day and night.
And just so you know, you CAN read the script... why don't you check it out at:
http://www.durusproductions.com/The_Pilot_Episode.html
The Reaper
12-12-2008, 10:31
Zonie - Even though I'm a dashing man, the likes of which Hollywood has never seen, I couldn't possibly be cast in such a role. As I am the writer, that would be self-serving and we can never have that of course. I'll leave that up to you...
And Glebo - Your fervant support is warming to the heart. Afer all, it's reviews like "might not be too bad" that are the coals which keep my burning desire stoked with firey ambition day and night.
And just so you know, you CAN read the script... why don't you check it out at:
http://www.durusproductions.com/The_Pilot_Episode.html
You have put the link up at least three times already.
Having already read it, I think that is more than enough.
Despite what my fellow QPs are saying, IMHO, it is bad. Very bad.
TR
ptwob106
12-12-2008, 10:39
TR,
Thanks for clarifying your opinion. I kind of got the hint in your last post, but I appreciate you taking the time to make sure I truly understand how bad you think the concept is. Message received.
ptwob106;
When I grew up on a SAC Base. My dad and all his friends worked in SAC on the B-52s. You should have tried sitting in our livingroom on a Saturday when one of the Air Force movies of the era were on. The ones with Jimmy S or Rock H.
We kids would be glued to the screen while in the background was "That's BS" "It can't do that" "He wouldn't do that" "Np way" coming from the guys in AEMS.
The question for you would be "What is your target audience?" Those are the ones you should be asking.
Pete
good call pete, because ya know we'll rip it apart if it's hokie:D
Just those guys in the theatre while watching a movie:munchin
But, gotta have an open mind and give it a chance. (NO!, I didn't say "change":eek:)
Team Sergeant
12-12-2008, 13:46
I personally would like this thread closed.
Sorry Brother, I've been remiss in my duties.....
THREAD CLOSED