ponyfool
Well-known member
I was going to keep this under wraps until I got final word on whether or not this was going to go into full production, but after tonight's events let everything out of the bag, I figure I'll go ahead and tell everyone now.
In my office at work, one of my detectives is also a professional stand up comedian. He has been acting and performing for many years, mostly in small clubs and in bit parts (commercials, etc). About three years ago, he had a chance encounter with a producer and they pitched an idea of having a quasi-reality based TV show on him, combining his work as a comedian and police officer. The idea was eventually panned by the mayor. However, not too long ago, the mayor changed his mind, and the show started production filming this past Monday in our office.
Like I said, I was going to keep it under wraps, but tonight, the production company, the folks in my office, my wife, and many close friends all conspired to throw me a surprise birthday party that will likely now be included in the show! No matter how detailed I get in trying to explain the format of the show, people still don't quite get the full picture. Below is a link to 3 minute teaser video of how the show will be formatted. This video was filmed about 3 years ago. The only people in this video that will be reprising their role will be Willie and Dan, two of my detectives.
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/v...sf?LC_11WILL119
I will let you know when the pilot episode is scheduled to be broadcast on the A & E Network, possibly in November. If the pilot tests well, it will get picked up for a full season. My role in the show is simply being their supervisor. But, it's been a lot of fun!
Let's hope it's a success!
In my office at work, one of my detectives is also a professional stand up comedian. He has been acting and performing for many years, mostly in small clubs and in bit parts (commercials, etc). About three years ago, he had a chance encounter with a producer and they pitched an idea of having a quasi-reality based TV show on him, combining his work as a comedian and police officer. The idea was eventually panned by the mayor. However, not too long ago, the mayor changed his mind, and the show started production filming this past Monday in our office.
Like I said, I was going to keep it under wraps, but tonight, the production company, the folks in my office, my wife, and many close friends all conspired to throw me a surprise birthday party that will likely now be included in the show! No matter how detailed I get in trying to explain the format of the show, people still don't quite get the full picture. Below is a link to 3 minute teaser video of how the show will be formatted. This video was filmed about 3 years ago. The only people in this video that will be reprising their role will be Willie and Dan, two of my detectives.
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/v...sf?LC_11WILL119
I will let you know when the pilot episode is scheduled to be broadcast on the A & E Network, possibly in November. If the pilot tests well, it will get picked up for a full season. My role in the show is simply being their supervisor. But, it's been a lot of fun!
Let's hope it's a success!
