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Did anyone see that thing where fans could buy a piece of a football club? In the end 50,000 fans paid £35 and bought a team called Ebbsfleet who play in the Blue Square Premier League. They get to have a say on transfers and team selection etc.

http://www.myfootballclub.co.uk/

Just wondered if the same format could be followed to create a sketch show. If writers stumped up £35 to show that they were serious it would put off the cretins with no talent.

The members could then vote on the best sketches and the money raised would go towards production. Members could also offer services in terms playing roles or being technical staff or script editors.

Writers' would earn if a series was sold. Maybe the show could be shown online by subscription. TV channels may be interested in a 'making of' show too.

Just an idea that hasn't been thought through.

Methinks it would be carnage with arguments aplenty. :)

Quote: Tuumble @ April 18 2008, 10:16 AM BST

Just wondered if the same format could be followed to create a sketch show. If writers stumped up £35 to show that they were serious it would put off the cretins with no talent.

I'm not sure that I would necessarily equate willingness to spend money with talent.

Quote: Tuumble @ April 18 2008, 10:16 AM BST

Just wondered if the same format could be followed to create a sketch show. If writers stumped up £35 to show that they were serious it would put off the cretins with no talent.

No, I doubt it would.

"I came all the way from China, to meet Simon Cowell." ect, ect.

It's a good idea though Tummble. Needs a different angle though, as it will be chaos.

Quote: Leevil @ April 18 2008, 10:19 AM BST

Needs a different angle though, as it will be chaos.

That's why I thought a 'making of' would make good TV - it would be carnage! :D

I'd agree that there may be mileage in a reality show charting the making of a sketch show or sitcom. Not sure about the finished product, though. Might be a case of too many cooks spoil the broth.

Sounds awfully like The Sketch Project?

As I've not heard of that I am innocent, guv

There's a whole forum dedicated to it.

Quote: Aaron @ April 18 2008, 10:46 AM BST

There's a whole forum dedicated to it.

Careful of the dust! ;)

Quite.

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