Their cup runneth over
If you’re familiar with the TV show “Fringe” or the film “Star Trek”, then you’re probably familiar with writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.  They’re launching their own TV production company under the 20th Century Fox umbrella.   No strangers to tight production deadlines, in November 2007 the duo was working on finishing four movies simultaneously: “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and “Star Trek,” which they co-wrote, and “Eagle Eye” and “The Proposal,” the first films developed through their company that they produced. Add to that the “Fringe” pilot, which they were shepherding with co-creator J.J. Abrams at the same time.

So – what can we learn from this?  Give the job to a busy person – they always seem to get it done.

Elevator going down
What happens when the CEO of a company disguises himself as an average Joe and works alongside his blue collar employees?  You’re about to find out, when “Undercover Boss” makes its debut on CBS immediately following the Super Bowl this Sunday.  The new one hour reality series premieres with Waste Management, Inc.’s CEO, Larry O’Donnell as he sorts trash, cleans portable outhouses, and picks up stray papers around a landfill.

Will this be CBS’s next “Survivor”?  Depends on how many viewers will identify with CEO’s undercover.

Public Policy Debate Gets a Makeover
This month PBS will debut “Two-Way Street”, a single-topic, hour long debate show focusing on public policy.  There are several reasons it promises to be different from all other Sunday morning ‘debate’ shows.  First, it will be an actual debate.  Second, it will focus on one topic for the entire hour.  I think the most unique aspect will be the interaction between the Host, Bob Bowdon , the pundits, the studio audience and viewers at home, who will be able to interact live via the internet.  It promises to be a lively discussion.