Accomplished Quote by Andy Kindler
“I watched Master Class with Lorne Michaels on OWN. How can somebody produce a sketch show and talk for an hour and not say something even slightly amusing, or sarcastic, or ironic, or interesting, or informative? 'My mission as a producer is to encourage creativity.' Mission accomplished.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Master Class with Lorne Michaels, OWN, 2023
The speaker critiques a long, unfunny interview, highlighting the difficulty of sustaining humor and insight over extended time.
In simple terms: Long interviews can become dull.
Key Takeaway
Balance depth with engaging content.
Themes
creativity
media
entertainment
communication
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- TV interviews
- podcast hosting
- creative workshops
- live performances
Key Concepts
Humor fatigue
content pacing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a producer keep a long format fresh?
- What techniques sustain audience interest?
A Different Perspective
Humor is subjective; not all audiences appreciate the same style.
![“The only two TV shows I saw do that, where they don't warm them up and you can really bomb, was Saturday Night Live - and that's why it gets a lot of heat, too. Obviously it gets criticism fairly, too. But a lot of it is because Lorne [Michaels] lets the audience decide and doesn't force them to…” quote by Norm MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50b/norm-macdonald-1825_audience_the-only-two-tv-shows-i-saw-do-that-wher_1452471.jpg)
![“[U]nless oppressed groups stick together, and on alliances of self interest rather than do-goodism; nothing can be accomplished in the long run to dismantle the apparatus of oppression.” quote by Shulamith Firestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7b/shulamith-firestone-12980_accomplished_u-nless-oppressed-groups-stick-together_5485.jpg)
