Comments on: PITCH DAT FUNNY SHOW

By: Alex Soto

Alex Soto — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the info. I am just going through the process and making some connections. What is the biggest mistake that you can do when pitching a show?? And on an other note, after you pitch and its taken, do you lose all rights after you sell? Do you make the money you deserve? Thanks, good luck.

By: Raul Aguirre

Raul Aguirre — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

BRAVO! That’s some darn good bloggin’ there Jeff! After reading your post I was thrilled to find that I’m not the only one who thinks like that. Pitch your heart out! Keep it simple! But most importantly remember the Masters. Ther’s alot to be learned by studying Chuck Jones and Tex Avery. (Let’s not forget Bob Clampett!) These days most artists tend to get too gimmicky with technique or the latest technological advance, relying on fart jokes for cheap laughs. It’s refreshing to see someone who doesn’t take the easy route in their story telling. Sure things have changed since the old Termite Terrace days, but one thing hasn’t; audiences still appreciate a finely crafted story. By putting the extra effort into your work you are giving the audience what it deserves. Viva Finster and Finster!

By: Jeff DeGrandis

Jeff DeGrandis — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks, Raul!!!
We’re on the same page and we shall rock on into cartoondom!
We’ll talk soon.
Jeff

By: hornsofthedevil

hornsofthedevil — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

“I like shows that are smart with no inside jokes that go over little kids heads.”

that is probably the most misguided shortsighted and idiotic thing i have ever read about cartoons, and i keep reading it over and over from people in the industry.
hence the glut of quality cartoons we have today.

here’s a little experiment:
go talk to a kid like he’s an adult. pretend he’s your age and don’t hold yourself back - watch how he responds.
he’ll engage you and his interest will be constatnt throughout your time together.

now go talk to a kid like he’s a kid.
in other words, talk DOWN to him, because you don’t want anything to “go over his head”. then see how he responds.

those who want to walk on eggshells when making entertainment for kids are insulting them. i am to believe that you understand how Chuck Jones and Tex Avery made cartoons and then two paragraphs later explain your approach is that you don’t want anything to “go over a kids head”

i don’t think i’m talking out of turn here when i say that you have huge misconceptions about how Jones and Avery made cartoons.

By: Aliki

Aliki — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Jeff, thank you for this post, I found it inspiring, and exciting!! I know how you feel about “the thrill of the pitch” when you are all revved up about your idea, and are on stage right along with it..I am sure you had the room rollin’!

By: rathofthepitch

rathofthepitch — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

There’s a difference between talking down to a kid and communicating smartly so they understand. When’s your next pitch and we’ll be there.

By: Stephen Levinson

Stephen Levinson — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Wow Jeff, i read the entire thing and its very inspirational. especially to me! I appreciate the suggestions in pitching and all the other advic eyou gave me. This will help me out alot when i pitch this friday! Thankyou so much!!!

By: hornsofthedevil

hornsofthedevil — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Tex Avery never even CONSIDERED children when he made cartoons. he made what he thought was funy and smart.
the minute you start tyring to cater to the lowest common denominator of “communicating smartly” you will end up with crap. you think Jim Henson was trying to “not go over a kids head” when he made the Muppet Show?? give me a break. have some guts.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Wonderful post, Jeff! Your enthusiasm is always contagious. Thanks for sharing.

By: Spooooky Mystery Poster

Spooooky Mystery Poster — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Instead of complaining, why not do something about it and pitch?