CTVA 341 #10- How to keep a television series on the air

An executive producer oversees a lot of people. What is the title of the person just below executive producer?

Co-executive producer

According to the PGA, a television show cannot have more than 12 people with the title of executive producer (T/F)

false

the WGA requires any show with at least a thirteen-episode order to give at least 1 episode to a writer not on staff (T/F)

true

Most networks order thirteen episodes, and if the series does well, then the network orders additional episodes. This is referred to as:

a. add-ons

b. backened

c. extra nine

d. bumpers

e. none of the above

e. none of the above

If you see"&" between two names, it indicates that the two writers are not a team, but if you see "and" between two names, then it indicates that the two writers are a team (T/F)

false

Which one of the following is considered to be a Mid-Level writing staff position?

a. executive producer

b. producer

c. story editor

b. producer

Episodes of series are less expensive that their pilot because: a. they shoot in good weather

b. fewer writers are required

c. costs are amortized

d. none of the above

c. costs are amortized

Often times a series needs to produce an episode at a much lower cost. They do this by producing:

Bottle show Clip show

A show that is on the verge of being cancelled is considered to be:

On The Bubble

Which of the following positions would be considered below the line: (Circle all that apply)

a. editor

b. cinematographer

c. producer

d. guest actor

e. gaffer

a. editor

b. cinematographer

e. gaffer

writer moves up from staff writer to story editor. what is the next rung on the ladder after the story editor

executive story editor

t/f the person most likely to get a freelance assignment is the writers assistant

true

episodes of series are less expensive than their pilots becausethey shoot in good weatherfewer writers are requiredcosts are amortizednone

costs are amortized

t/f often times a series needs to produce an episode at a much lower cost. they do this by producing a bottle episode

true

An episode of a television series that is primarily shot in one location is known as a ____________________

bottle show

According to the panelists, a Producing Director hires:

a. Writers

b. Actors

c. Directors

d. Editors

e. None of the above

c. directors

The term "baby writer" refers to the youngest writer in the room. True or False

False - it refers to a new writer

____________ & _____________ are always of the most concern whenproducing an on-going series.

time, money