Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

When John Stuart woke up, he found that he was lying on a very soft bed, and yesterday's clothes had also been changed, replaced by a very comfortable pajamas.This made Stuart feel a little confused. He vaguely remembered that he applied for CBS's "Late Late Show" and was told he had failed, and then went to a bar in Los Angeles to get drunk.

In fact, it can't be blamed for Stuart's gaffe, this is the number of times he has failed in the past ten years.Stuart’s starting point is actually higher than most comedy stars. Not long after he came to New York, he was loved by a comedy bar and became a regular host of a comedy bar. Then he soon had his own show on Comedy Central. Later, mtv made a tailor-made program of its own... But my good luck seemed to run out on mtv, and after ten months of cooperating with mtv, the "John Stuart Show" announced that it would stop broadcasting After that, I have never boarded the chair of a comedy show in any TV tower.Whether it was BC's "Tonight Show" or "Midnight Show", Stuart was once the most popular candidate, but he would eventually lose to the person who finally won the host stick.

After losing the host of "Late Night Show" again yesterday, Stuart was a little desperate. Maybe he is not suitable for this industry?But before leaving Los Angeles, Stuart still planned to figure out what was going on now.Perhaps knowing that Stuart had woken up, a servant came in with many maids.

The manservant greeted in English with a British accent: "Good afternoon! Mr. Stuart. Our master has prepared lunch and is waiting for you. If you need to wash up, we will arrange for someone to take you to the bathroom. In addition, we also A cup of strong tea is brought to you, which will help relieve your hangover headache."

"Wow!" Stuart couldn't help complaining about the person who brought him home. Someone actually built an English-style manor in the United States in the 21st century!The servants and maids in front of me seem to be well-trained, shouldn't there be a butler waiting for him at the entrance of the restaurant?However, Stuart was still awake, and responded politely, "May I know where this is? Also, who is your master? If it's convenient, I might call my family. "

"No problem." The valet replied with a straight face, "You have a telephone next to your bed. This is the Sherman Manor in Beverly Hills, and my owner is Mr. Jed Sherman."

"Jed Sherman? The Jed Sherman I know?" Stuart suddenly went down.

As a TV personality, how could he not know who Jed Sherman is!"Friends" and "Everybody Loves Raymond", which he is the screenwriter and producer of, can be regarded as classic sitcoms in the history of American TV dramas. Sometimes Stuart can't help quoting the jokes in these comedies.And what caught Stuart the most was that Sherman and Warner jointly created the fifth largest television network in the United States - e-TV network.As far as Stuart knows, this TV network is still in the process of planning and sorting out, and it is expected that it will not be completely revised until next year. Unfortunately, the e-TV network focuses on young people, so it is estimated that the late-night talk show will not be launched. , which made Stuart a little disappointed.

But he also understands that a network committed to young programming wouldn't make a late-night talk show that only appeals to middle-aged and older male audiences.And if the e-TV network wants to produce such a program, it will inevitably be surrounded and suppressed by bc, even abc's "live show" is not so easy to deal with.Now that e-Network's younger brother, Fox Network, has wisely avoided this type of program, e-Network doesn't need to.

Although it was impossible to get a program from Mr. Sherman, Stuart packed himself up politely and went to the restaurant to thank Jed.When Stuart rushed to the restaurant, he found that there were already two men waiting for him.One of them was Jed Sherman, and the other man was a bit unfamiliar.However, he knew a lot of people, and Stuart still saw a very typical blood of Italian descendants from that man - golden blue eyes and ever-present charm and enthusiasm.

Stuart thanked Jed first. After all, if he was really lying on the streets of Los Angeles, even if he was lucky enough to be found by the police, he might have a bad cold.

But after Jed Sherman greeted Stuart for dinner, he suddenly asked: "I wonder if Mr. Stuart has a program contract? If not, would you be interested in hosting a program with me?"

Stuart was dumbfounded, e TV network wants me to be a program?But Stuart doesn't like to do variety shows. If he was willing to participate in comedy variety shows, he would have gotten a regular role on "Saturday Night Live".But if it's a late-night talk show, what kind of style does the e-TV network want?

Stuart couldn't help but probed: "I want to know what the style of this program is? Then when will it be broadcast?"

"On New Year's Day next year, all the programs on the e-TV network will be revised." Jed didn't have to hide from Stuart, "We have a special news program called "U.S. Evening Report" at ten o'clock; and there is another news program at zero o'clock. The information program is called "A New Beginning of the World". As you can see, there is still no program at eleven o'clock between ten o'clock and zero o'clock. Normally, there should be a talk show at this time, but I I have been unable to find a suitable host and have not made a decision. But after I met you last night, I suddenly felt that we could work together on a completely different late-night talk show."

"I'd love to go back to Mr. Sherman and what's expected of me? And also want to know what this new show is like?"

"You also know that late-night talk shows are very fixed nowadays. It's nothing more than a few segments. A personal talk show, then a funny video, and then there are a few joke collections, and finally arrange for a star to be interviewed... This kind of Shows don't appeal to young people, so I don't want them on my network," said Jed, "but I saw the tape of you hosting World Boring News on Comedy Central, and I Love your news anchor approach to comedy star content. Mr. Stewart, the late night talk show we are going to do will be a 'fake news' approach. Your stage will be a very standard news anchor station , and you have to dress like a news anchor, our content is to tease the news and news people of the day. Our production style will also be the same as most news stations, so that the program will appear more compact and the content will be more lively Point. How about it, Mr. Stuart, are you interested in creating a new generation with us?"

John Stuart was obviously lost in thought. Of course he understood what kind of program Jed needed, because he liked this style, but the question was, was this style suitable for American audiences?He couldn't help asking: "Mr. Sherman, I want to know, what are your expectations for this program?"

"Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Variety Entertainment Program and Best Variety Entertainment Program Host." Jed raised three fingers and said, "The top three most trustworthy American TV personalities in American audience polls."

"Your expectations are really not low." Stuart couldn't help complaining, "Why do you think I can do it?"

"Because you are John Stuart and I am Jed Sherman." Jed said, "If you agree, I will set up a special production team for you. Within three years, as long as your ratings are at the same time In the first three and weekly ratings top five, I will promote you to executive producer; within five years, if your ratings are the first in the same period and the first in weekly ratings, I will promote you to producer. When you become a producer , you can not only take full charge of your show but also advise me and take charge of other shows. How about it?"

"I can't refuse your condition." Stuart was already trembling all over, and he swore that the turning point he had been waiting for all his life was just around the corner.With the support of the TV network executives and his own efforts, if he still fails, then he doesn't have to hang around in the TV circle anymore. "Mr. Sherman, I appreciate your support. What's the name of my new show?"

"The Daily Show with John Stuart, how about it?" Jed asked with a smile.

After negotiating with Stuart, John, who had been on the sidelines and had no family background, suddenly asked, "Is that why you think so highly of him?"

"When did I miss someone?" Jed asked back. "By the way, what do you think about our move to Massachusetts?"

"You're not going to move because you see the possibility of same-sex marriage over there?" John asked. "If it passes the legislature, I estimate that same-sex marriage will be realized soon. But judging from the current situation, they can only solve this problem through legal proceedings. It will be at least 2 years before this case reaches the state Supreme Court. Things. And importantly, there is at least a 3-day buffer period from judicial intervention to legislation, and I estimate that it will be possible in 18 years at the earliest. Instead of expecting Massachusetts, you might as well support legislation in California.”

"It's too difficult." Jed didn't tell John that California's same-sex marriage law is probably the most bizarre in the entire United States.

The earliest civil law in California defined marriage as a "civil contract of personal relationship entered into by mutual consent", which means that California's law does not object to same-sex marriage, but the 1994 amendment changed this article to "consent between a man and a woman." "a personal relationship civil contract" that legally cuts off the possibility of California supporting same-sex marriage.And next year, California will pass two of the most bizarre proposals, namely "Proposition 22" (that is, to write the definition of marriage in civil law into family law) and "Proposition 6" (California governments at all levels have the right to unconditionally fire public gay or pro-gay teachers in schools).

But when the California state government banned same-sex marriage and suppressed gay rights, the mayor of San Francisco announced in 2 that it would accept gay couples applying for marriage, and they would issue a marriage certificate officially printed by the city government and recognized by the San Francisco city government.Unfortunately, this period lasted only two months, and the San Francisco city government was soon forced by the California state government to announce the suspension of this plan.Then there is the famous "Proposition 4" in California history and the eight-year appeal process.

But this is not what Jed should consider for the time being. What he has a headache now is the relationship between him and John.In fact, Shannetti thinks that the two of them should have some arrangements in private. After all, the difference between Americans and Chinese is that even husband and wife will handle some too private matters.In particular, Jed and John are not a "husband and wife" in the true sense, so they have no way to obtain some related financial, medical and judicial privileges.But the problem now is that Jed never talked about whether he wanted John to be together officially.Whether it's a de facto union, or a "same-sex marriage" or "civil union" legally recognized in certain countries.Jed didn't talk to John, and John didn't talk to Jed. The two seemed to have a tacit consensus on this issue.Perhaps both John and Jed believe that maintaining the status quo relationship may be the best state that two people can achieve at the moment.

"John, what do you think is the relationship between us?" Jed suddenly asked seriously.