Friday, March 2, 2018

Know why a conservative will always come out second on a TV talk show?

What shows have applause signs?  "Like Dr. Phil, for example. Is there an applause sign or are people actually clapping in agreement with what he says? Same with Oprah?"


 "Best Answer from Gonzo:  all of them. audience members are expected to be robots.

"Every show that has a LIVE audience has an applause sign. Yes, Dr. Phil, Oprah, the View, Regis & Kelly, Rachel Ray, etc.
My friend Julie & her Mom went to see Oprah in Chicago about 2 years ago. It took them about 6 months to get tickets.

"Game shows, talk shows, sitcoms..they either have "laugh, clap, Ahhh and booing, cheer" signs or actually pay someone to stand by the stage to coach the audience.

Studio Audience participation
Awww
  • For a close-up of a cute baby, a basket of little puppies, a tender moment between two characters, and other golden moments.
  • Some shows have specific audience responses:
  • Trouble Brewing (Oooh)
    • Not common, but it occurs in sitcoms when one character challenges another, and the second character takes up the gauntlet.
    • Common on talk shows where the subject matter is really lowbrow. The good-for-nothing boyfriend accuses the skanky girlfriend of sleeping around and she makes a bombshell confession: It was his best friend who knocked her up! Cue the indignant crowd.
    • Also happens whenever something offensive is said. This is usually followed up with something else that makes the whole thing funny in retrospect, cuing laughter or applause.

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