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Once a week, Comedy Central holds a TV show consisting of one man standing in front of an audience and a green screen. That one man? Daniel Tosh. That show? Tosh.0. I only rencently discovered this show, and have come to greatly appreciate it for both its content and how progressive it is in the world of convergent media.
The show consists of Tosh’s commentary on the most popular, embarrassing, and hilarious videos most current on YouTube.
Not only does this demonstrate the incredible impact that a website can have on a television program, but also invites viewers to live Tweet, occasionally for prizes or for their comment to be on the show. Additionally, each week, Tosh shows the “Viewer Video of the Week,” chosen from various videos that fans make and send to Tosh who then chooses each week’s winner.
This show is, I think, indicative of the direction that many television programs are headed, and the structure could be used in news programs, reality TV, shows like American Idol, etc. Because of the speed and availability of the web, this type of producer/consumer interaction will definitely shape the progression of television shows in the future.
Good blogging here, on one possible evolution for Tee Vee programs, Emily.
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