tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282504373890041231.post7273138233206659845..comments2024-03-08T08:23:19.959+00:00Comments on Paul Anthony Shortt - Author: 80s TVPaul Anthony Shortthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282504373890041231.post-78449896966038603372012-08-09T08:23:42.464+01:002012-08-09T08:23:42.464+01:00I really think formula writing is underrated. Twis...I really think formula writing is underrated. Twist endings have become the new big thing, and a lot of people can forget the beauty in building anticipation rather than creating surprise.Paul Anthony Shortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282504373890041231.post-27961394452337032042012-08-09T08:21:05.005+01:002012-08-09T08:21:05.005+01:00Some great shows there. Absolute classics. And you...Some great shows there. Absolute classics. And you're right. We can put all the trimmings onto what we do, but if the story and characters aren't up to scratch, it's for nothing.Paul Anthony Shortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282504373890041231.post-32594674352077209552012-08-08T03:43:39.026+01:002012-08-08T03:43:39.026+01:00I love this post, and to answer your question, yes...I love this post, and to answer your question, yes, I think I have learned something from all those old T.V. shows. It was formula writing, but always delivered. <br /><br />Right now I'm loving old reruns of Adam-12. That show is chock-full of story after story, all with a continuing plot running through the chaos. Love it.Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282504373890041231.post-72315276764335265702012-08-07T13:40:23.197+01:002012-08-07T13:40:23.197+01:00Strong, well-written characters trumps vast budget...Strong, well-written characters trumps vast budget for effects and sets. Blake's 7, Survivors, Doctor Who, Sapphire and Steel, Threads, The Good Life, Steptoe and Son, Red Dwarf.<br /><br />I think that's the most important thing I learned from TV of the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com