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- "Meaning of Life Show: Episode 1 - Music"
- Summary: Pilot for new "pop-philsophy" program.
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Review of Meaning of Life Show: Episode 1 - Music
Transom Editors
Posted on February 10, 2004 at 06:11 AM
Solid production and very well-meaning. As for critique: Two hosts didn't seem necessary and they repeated themselves in introing the segments, holding our hands too much; the segments were solid enough to speak for themselves. Sometimes, the packaging felt a bit teacherly, and the writing theme-papery. Mainly, I wanted to hear more MUSIC. The TALK about music was often illuminating, but I wished to hear what they were talking about. I realize that an hour format lets the stories bounce off each other, but there wasn't a cumulative progression, building forward. A modular version might be worth considering, as some of the stories were very strong. I realize this is a pilot and that the series will develop as it continues. -JA