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Edit: This post is in the past tense because I posted it on another forum earlier and have C&P'ed it.
This topic is mostly intended as a tribute to Nick Ross' time on Crimewatch UK, which ends tonight when he concludes the Crimewatch Update later tonight after the 10 o'clock news.
After 23 years on the job, he has helped solve countless crimes and has made his name famous with his famous closing line "Don't have nightmares" at the end of each episode of Crimewatch.
Having to live through the murder of Jill Dando, who co-presented the show alongside him, an appeal was made on the very program they presented to catch her murderer, after which she was replaced by Fiona Bruce, who also currently presents the BBC News.
The leaving of Nick Ross, the fact that he has presented the show for every single episode since its launch, and his famous catchphrase made me think of this topic. And this topic simply asks:
Do presenters make a programme a memorable one? What people have presented programmes and which have never been the same without them? How do you feel when a favourite presenter leaves a show? How do you think a presenter influences a show and its entertainment value?
Remember when Trevor McDonald stopped presenting the news? Or when Michael Beurk left the news? Or how about Phillip Schofield (sp?) with the National Lottery: Winning Lines? Who's the best presenter for Countdown: Richard Whitely, Des Linem or Des O'Connor?
Discuss.
This topic is mostly intended as a tribute to Nick Ross' time on Crimewatch UK, which ends tonight when he concludes the Crimewatch Update later tonight after the 10 o'clock news.
After 23 years on the job, he has helped solve countless crimes and has made his name famous with his famous closing line "Don't have nightmares" at the end of each episode of Crimewatch.
Having to live through the murder of Jill Dando, who co-presented the show alongside him, an appeal was made on the very program they presented to catch her murderer, after which she was replaced by Fiona Bruce, who also currently presents the BBC News.
The leaving of Nick Ross, the fact that he has presented the show for every single episode since its launch, and his famous catchphrase made me think of this topic. And this topic simply asks:
Do presenters make a programme a memorable one? What people have presented programmes and which have never been the same without them? How do you feel when a favourite presenter leaves a show? How do you think a presenter influences a show and its entertainment value?
Remember when Trevor McDonald stopped presenting the news? Or when Michael Beurk left the news? Or how about Phillip Schofield (sp?) with the National Lottery: Winning Lines? Who's the best presenter for Countdown: Richard Whitely, Des Linem or Des O'Connor?
Discuss.
Well, I must admit, Norman Lovett being replaced by Hattie Hayridge in Red Dwarf was a bit of a shock, and she was terrible compared to him. I don't really understand what it is about presenters in that the original is nearly always the best one. Why is that?
For The Rest of Your Life (Deal or No Deal rip-off on ITV1 during the day) is an atrocious programme, but I think it would be far, far better if it didn't last a whole hour with Nicky Campbell. He's just far too serious and not entertaining.
Andrew Castle will never make up for Eamonn Holmes on GMTV though. Once again, he's far too serious.
Is TV, like real life, destined to become too politically correct and thus ruling out any potentially offensive entertainment? Is it just me or are the presenters on most modern TV shows far too serious and thus lack entertainment value?
For The Rest of Your Life (Deal or No Deal rip-off on ITV1 during the day) is an atrocious programme, but I think it would be far, far better if it didn't last a whole hour with Nicky Campbell. He's just far too serious and not entertaining.
Andrew Castle will never make up for Eamonn Holmes on GMTV though. Once again, he's far too serious.
Is TV, like real life, destined to become too politically correct and thus ruling out any potentially offensive entertainment? Is it just me or are the presenters on most modern TV shows far too serious and thus lack entertainment value?
Don't know about Phillip Schofield in anything else, but Andy Crane wasn't as good a replacement for the Broom-cupboard :D
You do get used to a presenter, though and it's a bit of a shock when they leave. Same goes for changing actors for a character during a long running series (most soap operas) or even changing characters (X-files).
You do get used to a presenter, though and it's a bit of a shock when they leave. Same goes for changing actors for a character during a long running series (most soap operas) or even changing characters (X-files).
Another good topic.
If ive watched something over a period of time. If they change the presenter i tend not to watch it anymore because it just dont have the same appeal anymore. The presenter just gives it that edge and when that edge has gone its replaced by someone who doesnt live up too the last.
Yeah so take countdown for instance, not something i really bothered with but when i use to visit my nan she had it on so i just had to watch it. Then i didnt bother with it till my kids like the tune when the clocks counting down. So i was use to seeing Richard... But since thats changed its just not the same.
Its like that Big Brothers Big Mouth is it? that one that russel brand presented... I dont watch that anymore... Which i font know why because i coldnt stand him but its just not the same.
The only think that hasnt really bothered me is when i watched This Morning, with Richard and Judy, when they left it was like thank F''' for that. I couldnt stand them. I prefer Phillip and Fern.
Dont you find the same when they change the actor in a film, or in a Tv programme.
In a programme someone will go away and come back a different actor.
In Emmerdale you had Robert Sugden for instance and Sarah too. They tend not to even resemble the last person.
Ill remember that when i go on holiday, ill let someone else come back and pretend to be me :S
If ive watched something over a period of time. If they change the presenter i tend not to watch it anymore because it just dont have the same appeal anymore. The presenter just gives it that edge and when that edge has gone its replaced by someone who doesnt live up too the last.
Yeah so take countdown for instance, not something i really bothered with but when i use to visit my nan she had it on so i just had to watch it. Then i didnt bother with it till my kids like the tune when the clocks counting down. So i was use to seeing Richard... But since thats changed its just not the same.
Its like that Big Brothers Big Mouth is it? that one that russel brand presented... I dont watch that anymore... Which i font know why because i coldnt stand him but its just not the same.
The only think that hasnt really bothered me is when i watched This Morning, with Richard and Judy, when they left it was like thank F''' for that. I couldnt stand them. I prefer Phillip and Fern.
Dont you find the same when they change the actor in a film, or in a Tv programme.
In a programme someone will go away and come back a different actor.
In Emmerdale you had Robert Sugden for instance and Sarah too. They tend not to even resemble the last person.
Ill remember that when i go on holiday, ill let someone else come back and pretend to be me :S
Female presenters usually have to be hot to keep my attention. This has it upsides i.e eyecandy, but also has many downsides which can be seen in shows like G@mers and Match of the Day.
Edit: This post is in the past tense because I posted it on another forum earlier and have C&P'ed it.
This topic is mostly intended as a tribute to Nick Ross' time on Crimewatch UK, which ends tonight when he concludes the Crimewatch Update later tonight after the 10 o'clock news.
After 23 years on the job, he has helped solve countless crimes and has made his name famous with his famous closing line "Don't have nightmares" at the end of each episode of Crimewatch.
Having to live through the murder of Jill Dando, who co-presented the show alongside him, an appeal was made on the very program they presented to catch her murderer, after which she was replaced by Fiona Bruce, who also currently presents the BBC News.
The leaving of Nick Ross, the fact that he has presented the show for every single episode since its launch, and his famous catchphrase made me think of this topic. And this topic simply asks:
Do presenters make a programme a memorable one? What people have presented programmes and which have never been the same without them? How do you feel when a favourite presenter leaves a show? How do you think a presenter influences a show and its entertainment value?
Remember when Trevor McDonald stopped presenting the news? Or when Michael Beurk left the news? Or how about Phillip Schofield (sp?) with the National Lottery: Winning Lines? Who's the best presenter for Countdown: Richard Whitely, Des Linem or Des O'Connor?
Discuss.
This topic is mostly intended as a tribute to Nick Ross' time on Crimewatch UK, which ends tonight when he concludes the Crimewatch Update later tonight after the 10 o'clock news.
After 23 years on the job, he has helped solve countless crimes and has made his name famous with his famous closing line "Don't have nightmares" at the end of each episode of Crimewatch.
Having to live through the murder of Jill Dando, who co-presented the show alongside him, an appeal was made on the very program they presented to catch her murderer, after which she was replaced by Fiona Bruce, who also currently presents the BBC News.
The leaving of Nick Ross, the fact that he has presented the show for every single episode since its launch, and his famous catchphrase made me think of this topic. And this topic simply asks:
Do presenters make a programme a memorable one? What people have presented programmes and which have never been the same without them? How do you feel when a favourite presenter leaves a show? How do you think a presenter influences a show and its entertainment value?
Remember when Trevor McDonald stopped presenting the news? Or when Michael Beurk left the news? Or how about Phillip Schofield (sp?) with the National Lottery: Winning Lines? Who's the best presenter for Countdown: Richard Whitely, Des Linem or Des O'Connor?
Discuss.