[meteorite-list] TLC Series on Collectors

From: Spaceguard <mail_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:24:17 +0100
Message-ID: <4E972CD1.5090507_at_spaceguarduk.com>

Well said Richard. We actually turn down more TV requests than we
accept these days.

Jay Tate
The Spaceguard Centre

On 13/10/2011 18:40, Richard A. Kowalski wrote:
> As someone who has done plenty of TV and one who has had both great
> and really bad experiences with production crews and the final
> product, I'd urge a little caution before one leaps at the chance to
> be on TV.
>
> Especially if you are going to show off a high value collection on
> national TV...
>
> I've never allowed a crew to come to my house, even though I've had
> several request it, but then again my appearances are always work
> related.
>
> I'm not saying no one should do this. Just be careful, ask a lot of
> questions about how they plan on presenting you and your collection
> and if you feel uncomfortable in any way, from what they ask you to do
> or show to how they speak to you and your family, thank them and show
> the crew the door. They need you much more than you need them, so be
> sure you are treated with appropriately.
>
> Good luck.
>
Received on Thu 13 Oct 2011 02:24:17 PM PDT