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"Diary of an Affair"
Diary 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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11-08-04, 01:08 PM (EST)
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"Diary of an Affair" |
By now some of you have seen the new series "Diary of an Affair," airing on Style Network Saturdays at 9pm ET/PT and on E! Fridays at 10:30 ET/PT. We are looking for participants for new episodes of the program! "Diary" is a half hour documentary style series. Each episode depicts the non fiction story of an affair told primarily by the person who had the affair in his or her own words. Storytellers openly share how the extramarital affair affected them, their spouses, their friends, and their families, with an eye to helping others who are dealing with similar circumstances. The show chronicles the affair itself- how it started, who was involved, the dramatic twists and turns, how it ended, and what happened to the parties existing relationships. This is NOT a "Jerry Springer" type of show. We are looking for candid, honest people who want to share their story. We are casting and shooting now for new episodes! Our production team travels to our guests for a one or two day shoot. We are willing to compensate for story rights; the amount depends on the story and the participants. If you're interested, please contact us at affairtv@hotmail.com.
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gin_ 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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12-04-04, 04:47 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: BEWARE: Diary of an Affair" |
Based on our experience doing Episode #8 for Diary of an Affair, I am trying to get the word out to others what can happen and exactly what their rights are once they've told their story. I am posting this on every infidelity board/group I can find in hopes of educating other couples which may be recruited for future episodes (they're recruiting for season #2 now).I was pleased overall with the finished product (we feared it could be so much worse after seeing some other episodes), and I suppose with only 30 minutes to work with, they did a decent job of telling our story. However, they did do exactly what we feared in one instance. During the interviews, they kept trying to get Brian to say how "exciting" the sex was with Jennifer (not her real name), and he kept stopping them and adamantly saying "But it wasn't! It was the worse sex I've ever experienced. I only kept going back because I thought there was something wrong with me because I thought I should be enjoying something that was so wrong." Almost immediately afterward, the producer said, "Describe what the sex was like with Ginger when you guys first got together." His answer was inserted to describe his affair. Thank goodness I was here to witness that whole exchange. The producer/interviewer even commented on how careful Brian was to not say anything racy, despite his continual efforts to do so. The closest Brian got was to say "It was exciting because I was doing something I wasn't supposed to be doing. But the sex was just strictly business, almost animalistic." In fact, during the taping, he went on to say something to the effect of "It makes me sound like a horrible person, but "she" was just a disposable human being. She could have been killed in an accident leaving the hotel, and I wouldn't have felt anything." I guess they didn't want to hear a description that doesn't glamorize an affair. The "spin" makes me angry. It just proves their intent was never really to tell an accurate variety of stories in hopes of helping others in this situation. I would hate to think what might have happened had I not been in the room during that conversation and first heard it on TV along with everyone else. I would have never have taken his word for it if I hadn't witnessed it myself. They don't seem to get how fragile marriages are that have survived something like this. Or, if they do get it, the ratings and dollar signs far outweigh the detrimental effects to the participants. The disclaimers pretty much protect them and give them the right to do anything they choose for "artistic and creative emphasis", and we have zero rights...not even the right to see it prior to the general public (probably for exactly this reason). I understand rearranging the chronological order of comments to get the story told and compress it into a time restraint, but to take something that was said about one person and apply it to another (essentially, THE ENEMY) is sort of like reporting that one candidate for president did something and giving his adversary the credit for it. It's just flat wrong. The first episode was awful. After seeing that, I immediately started freaking out and I specifically worried that they would do exactly what they did. I exchanged several e-mails with them in the weeks following that first episode communicating our fears and they continually reassured us that they would not do that and that we would be pleased with the outcome. I have at least a half dozen e-mails stating that our story would not be changed and that is exactly what has happened. Even the producer/interviewer commented that he couldn't "get" Brian to say anything racy and called Jane Shayne the evening of the first filming with us to ask if the "hot lines" were actually said by Brian in his phone interview. At least she was honest enough to tell him "no, but she just assumed that it must have been that way". Still, they felt the need to insert something that was said about SOMEONE ELSE in to describe his affair. If you are entertaining the idea of doing this, please be aware that this kind of thing can happen and be sure that your marriage is strong enough to withstand it should it happen. Ginger Davis 405-373-4490 davisfamily5@access4less.net
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ladro 1168 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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12-05-04, 11:03 AM (EST)
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3. "RE: BEWARE: Diary of an Affair" |
Positive Ladro: Don't worry nobody watches this show.Negative Ladro: Why should anyone believe a couple of DAWs? Know it all Ladro: Your in denial, your repressing hostility at your husband and directing it towards the producers of the show. You need counseling. Hedonistic Ladro: Jennifer not good in bed? She rocked my bed baby! Maybe it's your husband that is wasn't good in bed. Or maybe she rocked his world and he doesn't want to tell you, because you a$$ is a stiff as a board. Empathatic Ladro: I know what you mean. I't not your fault. Jerry Springer Ladro: Yo B1tch, you gotta show that man the door. Men are dogs. Next month it will be a threesome, then he will have you cooking breakfast for his ho's. GET A CLUE!
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