Our Interview with Sean Kent - Page 6

Wayner · 08-07-2003, 11:39 AM

Again Final, all we really have is one guy saying he was putting together a benefit, and one guy saying he isn't. We don't have proof of either.

Google · Sponsored Links

Bojado71 · 08-07-2003, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayner

Again Final, all we really have is one guy saying he was putting together a benefit, and one guy saying he isn't. We don't have proof of either.

agreed, but again, ralphie said he put together a benefit and there was no benefit..it seems black and white.

SwampWeetch · 08-07-2003, 12:36 PM

Great interview guys!

Dang Sean, six days out and going to Vegas? I guess the "Built Texas Tough" slogan refers to more than just trucks.

BTW, (if you're still reading this thread) how long did you work on "The Best Damned Sports Show"? Was it your first big break as a writer? How would you sum up the experience?

Aside to Rachael: I'm in Nashville, too. Sometimes its hard being the last remaining native AND the only person in this city without a demo tape and a head shot in their purse at all times.

Wayner · 08-07-2003, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Final5

agreed, but again, ralphie said he put together a benefit and there was no benefit..it seems black and white.

Ralphie didn't say he put together a benefit, he said "But I’ve been in contact with his manager about doing a benefit for him because that’s the right thing to do."

He said that within the last three weeks. If there's no benefit in the next couple months, then I think you'll have an argument.

melpepinla · 08-07-2003, 07:25 PM

Another great interview Wayner!

With all of your interviews, you bring out the real person behind the persona that the producers created on the show. Imo, some of them shine more than others. Good luck with the rest of the interviews...there are more, right??

Krom · 08-07-2003, 08:55 PM

Sean, Brian Dunkleman is a perennial reality show "target", because frankly he looked SO uncomfortable doing American Idol and people noticed that.

That said, many people have also told me that outside of that bad section of his career, he's actually a pretty funny, pretty good guy. Holding him fully responsible for the way he appeared on that show is, I suppose, not unlike holding Bob Saget responsible for "Full House" or "America's Funniest Home Videos" and forgetting that at one point in history he was also pretty funny (and frankly pretty dirty--all in a good way). So enough on that. We occasionally need things to joke about here, but please don't take it personally, on your own or Brian's behalf. Mostly we're kidding, as indicated by the lack of a specific context with the comment. The line in the sand for this, I think, is usually that we can use something like "Brian Dunkleman" as a punchline, but if somebody actually got SPECIFIC and started calling him a jerk or an idiot or something unfounded... that crosses a line. "Eeew" might be toeing that line a bit, so I'm sorry about that.

The other point I was serious about, and I completely buy and sympathize with your explanation. As I said, its not a very serious knock on you, and your presence here afterwards is more than fair compensation for any unavoidable repetitiveness.

Sean Kent · 08-07-2003, 09:41 PM

[quote=SwampWeetch]Great interview guys!

Dang Sean, six days out and going to Vegas? I guess the "Built Texas Tough" slogan refers to more than just trucks.

BTW, (if you're still reading this thread) how long did you work on "The Best Damned Sports Show"? Was it your first big break as a writer? How would you sum up the experience?

Yeah, that was my first big break and I was there about 4 and a half or 5 months. Then they cut staff and tons of people on the whole show were laid off. As I said, I was the last writer hired, so unfortunately I got the boot (actually me and one other guy). I had a great time while I was there, though. I liked all the guys on staff and I found the work invigorating because we would come up with a sketch at 9 in the morning, write it, cast it, costume it, get all the props, film it and edit it by 4pm. So that was a lot of fun and certainly never dull. I would sum up the experience by saying it was a great first job for a young writer.
Thanks for asking,
Sean Kent

Sean Kent · 08-07-2003, 09:43 PM

[quote=Krom]Sean, Brian Dunkleman is a perennial reality show "target", because frankly he looked SO uncomfortable doing American Idol and people noticed that.

Krom,
I ain't mad at ya. I was just wondering about the whole Dunkleman thing since I've seen him slammed all over the net and it's just strange to me since I know him.
Regards,
Sean Kent

CashMoneySoviet · 08-07-2003, 09:44 PM

Sean, if you get a chance, please answer my PM?

carrera · 08-08-2003, 12:04 PM

Just jumping on the train to say good luck to Sean in all his endeavours and I hope he kicks that cancer's ASS!

08-07-2003, 07:25 PM	#55
melpepinla Play ball!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In the bleachah seats Posts: 1,126	Another great interview Wayner! With all of your interviews, you bring out the real person behind the persona that the producers created on the show. Imo, some of them shine more than others. Good luck with the rest of the interviews...there are more, right?? __________________ I think Johnny Damon has the SWEETEST mullet in major league baseball!

08-07-2003, 11:39 AM	#51
Wayner It ain't easy being green Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: But being blue is more work. Age: 45 Posts: 4,952	Again Final, all we really have is one guy saying he was putting together a benefit, and one guy saying he isn't. We don't have proof of either.

08-07-2003, 12:36 PM	#53
SwampWeetch FORT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4	Great interview guys! Dang Sean, six days out and going to Vegas? I guess the "Built Texas Tough" slogan refers to more than just trucks. BTW, (if you're still reading this thread) how long did you work on "The Best Damned Sports Show"? Was it your first big break as a writer? How would you sum up the experience? Aside to Rachael: I'm in Nashville, too. Sometimes its hard being the last remaining native AND the only person in this city without a demo tape and a head shot in their purse at all times.

08-07-2003, 08:55 PM	#56
Krom Fool... but no pity. Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,299	Sean, Brian Dunkleman is a perennial reality show "target", because frankly he looked SO uncomfortable doing American Idol and people noticed that. That said, many people have also told me that outside of that bad section of his career, he's actually a pretty funny, pretty good guy. Holding him fully responsible for the way he appeared on that show is, I suppose, not unlike holding Bob Saget responsible for "Full House" or "America's Funniest Home Videos" and forgetting that at one point in history he was also pretty funny (and frankly pretty dirty--all in a good way). So enough on that. We occasionally need things to joke about here, but please don't take it personally, on your own or Brian's behalf. Mostly we're kidding, as indicated by the lack of a specific context with the comment. The line in the sand for this, I think, is usually that we can use something like "Brian Dunkleman" as a punchline, but if somebody actually got SPECIFIC and started calling him a jerk or an idiot or something unfounded... that crosses a line. "Eeew" might be toeing that line a bit, so I'm sorry about that. The other point I was serious about, and I completely buy and sympathize with your explanation. As I said, its not a very serious knock on you, and your presence here afterwards is more than fair compensation for any unavoidable repetitiveness.

08-07-2003, 09:41 PM	#57
Sean Kent FORT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 4	[quote=SwampWeetch]Great interview guys! Dang Sean, six days out and going to Vegas? I guess the "Built Texas Tough" slogan refers to more than just trucks. BTW, (if you're still reading this thread) how long did you work on "The Best Damned Sports Show"? Was it your first big break as a writer? How would you sum up the experience? Yeah, that was my first big break and I was there about 4 and a half or 5 months. Then they cut staff and tons of people on the whole show were laid off. As I said, I was the last writer hired, so unfortunately I got the boot (actually me and one other guy). I had a great time while I was there, though. I liked all the guys on staff and I found the work invigorating because we would come up with a sketch at 9 in the morning, write it, cast it, costume it, get all the props, film it and edit it by 4pm. So that was a lot of fun and certainly never dull. I would sum up the experience by saying it was a great first job for a young writer. Thanks for asking, Sean Kent

08-07-2003, 09:43 PM	#58
Sean Kent FORT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 4	[quote=Krom]Sean, Brian Dunkleman is a perennial reality show "target", because frankly he looked SO uncomfortable doing American Idol and people noticed that. Krom, I ain't mad at ya. I was just wondering about the whole Dunkleman thing since I've seen him slammed all over the net and it's just strange to me since I know him. Regards, Sean Kent

08-07-2003, 09:44 PM	#59
CashMoneySoviet The Lost Prophet Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Valley Stream, New York Age: 19 Posts: 1,662	Sean, if you get a chance, please answer my PM?

08-08-2003, 12:04 PM	#60
carrera FORT Fan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 375	Just jumping on the train to say good luck to Sean in all his endeavours and I hope he kicks that cancer's ASS!