Has anyone ever thought about pitching thier sitcom idea to the Dragons? The exposure alone could create some interest!
Pitching a sitcom idea on Dragon's Den?
I've just thought about it!
Duncan Bannatyne "And have you approached any production companies?"
Me "Well, erm..."
SeeFacts "I'll tell you were I am. I'm out (not gay though)"
You'd need to be brave/confident to do that and have at least six episodes written
you reckon? you could just say you're looking for the cash for the pilot
They would ask about what rejection you've gotten so far. Kevin Sampson, who's had a few succesful novels, did something similar for another book and didn't get any investment. Or was it to adapt a book to film?
Quote: al_gernon @ September 8 2008, 10:04 PM BSTI've just thought about it!
Duncan Bannatyne "And have you approached any production companies?"
Me "Well, erm..."
SeeFacts "I'll tell you were I am. I'm out (not gay though)"
I'd be that Deborah Meadon woman - miserable.
Quote: Electric Cornflakes @ September 8 2008, 10:19 PM BSTyou reckon? you could just say you're looking for the cash for the pilot
Peter Jones has TV company, so he'd be the one to aim your DD pitch at.
Well I'd drop my trousers and cry.
Then I'd be "dropped his trousers and cried on Dragon's Den" guy.
A long frutiful career as a z list celebrity would open up before me.
I met even get to shag Jade.
Bravo would produce my sitcom on a tiny budget, just to share in my infamy.
I'd record the "Safety Pants Song" As men without Pants
And I'd do a nude photo shoot for Zoo, and get retouched to look like Pamela Anderson.
I thought you meant for me then.
Alas, no.
Sorry, but I don't think you can do enough for my Z list career.
I could have made you the face of South West pastries.
I'm already the arse of Gregg's pies.
Such dizzy heights!
The thing is they need a little or no risk reason to invest. How could you convince them in two minutes (plus questions) that you (with little or no credits) will not only get the pilot broadcast on a major channel, but it will be successful in DVD, royalties and merchandise?
And probably the first thing they would say is if you're sitcom meets the criteria above, why wouldn't a production company accept it instead?
For those reasons, I'm out. 
Don't forget, Dragons' Den isn't just about good investments - it's also about good telly. You're only likely to get invited on if the producers think you're going to be the episode's "nutter" - holding up a script isn't going to make for great telly otherwise
(I've changed this thread title slightly to distinguish it from the other DD threads)
Bring a bunch of actors and act out a hilarious scene?