Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Nothing Ordinary. A Talk Show
A comedy, with friends, having dinner. Just don’t bring the kids
Treatment by Lee Patterson
Weekly: The format for “Nothing Ordinary” is focused on a weekly 30 minute unbiased and bold discussions among a
panel of 6-8 guest usually consisting of the host, 3 celebrities (Reality stars, Industry Artist), 2 political figures (maybe
convicted). All with diverse personalities at a dinner table for a comedic, quirky, intellectual and entertaining dining
experience to recap current events, pop culture, Music, reality TV and relationships. All while enjoying the good life,
great food and wine at a dinner table set in a lavish destination, mainly at the private Malibu Beach House.
We will also explore the random conversations among our guests and watch how the evening unfolds at the table as
the personalities clash and how we managed to avoid for example; tipsy girlfriends flirting with a married guest and
wine thrown in a face due to a rude political comment and that OMG! Did he just say that? Moment. Ok, we couldn’t
avoid that! But at the end, everybody will be full, drunk, educated and there will be music.
The guests are not one sided as far as politics and personal beliefs, but are of mixed views, so that a more diversified
set of views is achieved. One guest would be a liberal commentator or a political figure, another one would be a
conservative commentator or politician and another would be a person with moderate beliefs i.e. a person who does
not have a clear ideological label. In each episode, numerous members of the panel would be an actor, comedian,
musician, or any other celebrity or a special random non industry related guest (such as Brooklyn wise guy, stripper,
homeless person and etc.)
The show will be a compilation of Colbert Report, The Soup, Dinner for 5, SNL and Housewives.
Intro: Every episode starts off at the front door entrance as the host welcomes the camera into the home and
performs a comedic out of the box and over the top mini sketch relating to the primary topic of that episode.
(See details on episode format)
Food: The kitchen will introduce and follow a featured celebrated chef and allow him to elaborate and instruct us on
what appetizers, entrees and desserts he will prepare for our guest this evening. Let’s just hope for enough portions,
and lack of kitchen fires…..
Drink: The celebrated chef will also pair exclusive beverages for each dinner. Whether it is wine, spirits or Belgian
beer, they will drink!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
•
•
•
•
•
Celebrity: “Nothing Ordinary” has invited 6 celebrity guests ranging from sports, music, film, media and
political figures.
Comedy: Our panel consists of celebrity; all selected will have whit and a sense of humor and can entertain
our host who is an established personality.
Drama: We will emphasize on a quality, entertaining and intellectual conversation, but sometimes big
personalities just can’t hold back when disagreed.
Set Vision: Multimillion dollar Beach house, private ocean side dinning, celebrity, wine and food! We will
inspire many! However, we will feature affordable products such as wine and food for our viewers to enjoy at
home and for their events.
Product Placement: Within each episode we will incorporate commercial brands to be placed in many
scenes if not all to generate revenue and create extensive brand awareness.
Destination: Each episode will be filmed on location at one of 3 homes in the Los Angeles area, Malibu Beach
house, Hollywood Hills or Down Town, Providing diversity in ambiance and seasonal landscapes.
Topics of Conversation:
•
Pop Culture: Conversation will include who’s doing what and who doing who in the entertainment industry.
•
Politics and Local Events: We will discuss global and national events such as presidency, tax issues, gay
rights, and/or religion and allow opinions. Let’s just hope everybody agrees or doesn’t say something
completely ignorant!
•
Relationships: I’m not sure he knew that about his wife??? Love, sex and money will definitely be a topic of
interest at this table, probably not for the innocent ears.
•
Actors: Interview with special entertainment guest.
•
Music: Interview with a special guest and an intimate solo musical performance will be provided live and
unplugged by our celebrity musical guest at the end of each episode. And credits!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Characters:
Title
Host:
Position
Comedy
Host
Politics
Entertainment
Name
Host:
Jeremy Pivon
Jenny McCarthy
John Lovitz
Dave Hill
Guest
Co-Host
Chris Miller
Political
Guest
(DG)
S:1 E:1
Comedy
Politics
Entertainment
Kal Penn
Jesse Eisenberg
Arnold
Schwarzenegger
Dinner
Guest
(DG)
S:1 E:1
Entertainment
Jane Lynch
Rakim Meyers
(A$AP)
Hip Hop Artist
Dinner
Guest
(DG)
S:1 E:1
Celebrity
Gossiper
Relationships
Melanie Lynskey
Amanda Bynes
Jennifer Gimenez
Chord Overstreet
Robin Williams
David Koechner
Guest
Louise Neyer
Courtney Stodden
Jennifer Gimenez
SG:
S:1 E:1
Chef
Chef
Furry Friends
Dinner Guest (DG)
Special Guest (SG)
CC Perkinson
Brandon Trusso
Iian Hall
Mezlan
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Set Staff:
Producer:
1. Executive Producer:
2. Co-Executive Producer:
3. Producer:
4. Segment Producer:
5. Supervising Producer:
Director:
1. Goetz Brothers
Researchers:
1. Political:
2. Entertainment:
Writers:
3.
4.
5.
6.
Casting:
1.
2.
3.
Cast:
Lee Patterson
Lou Volpini
Lee Patterson
Lisa Salkin
John Kratz
Political:
Entertainment:
Comedy:
Drama:
Lisa Salkin
John Kratz
Chris Donovan, Ellen Etten, Matthew Schaefer
Political:
Entertainment:
Special Guest:
Chris Miller
Host:
(Ideal Host Type: John Lovitz, Larry David/John Stewart/Sacha Cohen)
Co-Host:
Public Relations:
Production:
Alex Ardenti
1. Audio:
2. Cinematography:
3. Video:
4. Editing:
Set Designer:
Hair/Make Up:
Leah Dempsey, Mikki McCarran (Hair),
Stylist/Wardrobe: Elizabeth Meredith
Financing:
1. Product Placement:
a. Food/Beverage
b. Consumer Products
c. Publications
2. Kickstarter:
$500,000
3. VOD:
.99-$1.99 per view
4. Exec Producers:
a. Private Equity
b. Hard Money Investors
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Networks:
Demographics:
We seek a Network that would cater to a specific audience that enjoys entertainment, drinks, food, lifestyle and
intellectual conversation.
An online Network is an interesting focus, due to the aggressive efforts they have made in producing their own
programing and being available to a broad and diverse audience. They also have the unique capabilities of utilizing
interactive ads and pop ups during the program, which in turn can generate extensive ad revenue.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Storyboard:
Format:
Intro: Every episode starts off at the front door entrance as the host welcomes the camera into the home and
performs a comedic out of the box and over the top mini sketch relating to the primary topic of that episode.
S1E1:
Primary Topic: Prostitution
Sub Topic: Celebrity
Scenes:
st
1 Scene (Option 1.1)
Opener
1. Door knocks,
2. Door is cracked open.
3. Camera looks around nothing to be seen?
4. Camera slowly goes upstairs,
5. Hearing muffled humms and giggling behind a bedroom door.
6. Camera slowly opens the cracked door.
7. The host is in a thong and runs franticly to close the door while a woman is on the bed w a gag ball and
hands tied behind her back.
8. And the door slams.
9. Title and Credits….. 3 sec.
10. Door opens with nonchalant and excited greet from the host ….. as Girl is still gaged trying to asked w a
muffled voice to un gag her in the distance. Door slams shut!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
S1E2:
Primary Topic: Narcotics
Sub Topic: Religion
Scenes:
st
1 Scene (Option 2)
Opener (Credits)
11. Camera man knocks on the door
12. Title and Credits….. 5 sec.
13. Door opens
14. Host: Hey!! Come on in…. (wearing a oversized crucifix and a Jesus robe)
15. Camera walks in the front door.
16. Host: Excuse the mess, just trying to pick up around here. Hey Gina, do some work around here! Tara!.....
Tara! What the FUCK!? Come on! we have company! (Strippers lazily lounging around)
17. Host: Ahh! We have an amazing day today. Dinner is going to be amazing! Drinks are going to flowing and
wait til you see whose joining us!!!
18. Anyways! Let’s go to the kitchen! (As he picks up a pistol from the hall table, cocks its and sticks it in the
back of his pants)
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
2
nd
Scene
Kitchen
19. Host: Hey!!! Welcome to my home!
20. Come on, let me show you around. Let’s go down stairs!
21. Ah yes, the kitchen!
22. Hey Tom! (Chef)
23. Chef: Hey Host! How’s it going?
24. Host: Oh… you know! Wink! As the host smirks.
25. What’s for dinner? What’s going on in here?
26. Chef: Well we have……….. (completes a description of the prepared meal to serve) 4 min.
27. Host: Nice! Well…. Hurry up and make it so we can eat damn it!!!
28. Alright, let’s go see what’s going on outside.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
rd
3 Scene
Patio (Intro)
29. Host: Ohhh!! Looks who’s here!!!? (Guest are sitting and talking at a table.)
30. Wow! I feel so special! I want you to meet my friends. With us is Jenny….. (introducing the panel of guest
and promoting their product)
31. Comedic Guest: Makes comment and roast the host for a few minutes. 3 min
32. Host: Alright enough about me, let’s talk about this fucking situation in N. Korea!!! What is going on?
33. Political Guest: Initiates comment.
34. All Guest: Comments
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
th
4 Scene
Patio (Subject 1)
35. Politics
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
th
5 Scene
Patio (Subject 2)
36. Celeb
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
th
5 Scene
Patio (Subject 2)
37. 5 bottles later!!!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Sizzle Reel Summary:
The purpose of the sizzle reel is to introduce, pitch and convey the details of Nothing Ordinary to investors, guest,
networks, production companies and a target audience of the fundamental concept of the program.
The maximum length will not exceed 5 minutes, therefore providing a brief and compact description and visual
explanation.
Topics
Politics
Drama
Celebrity
Relationships
Comedy
Cast:
Writer:
Director:
Producer:
Lee Patterson
Personality 1:
Host
Personality 2:
Personality 3:
Extras:
Chef:
Bartender:
Camera: 6
10
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Story line:
1.
Intro:
a.
b.
c.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Camera approaches the front door of the beautiful mansion and knocks.
Host opens up the door and invites the camera in the house and provides a warm and energetic
welcome.
As the host walks through the hallway explaining what he has prepared for us for entertainment
and food, each passing door in each room has a theatrical theme varying on different subjects such
as religion and homosexuality, porn, gun laws, taxes, celebrity and etc.
Kitchen:
a. Host introduces us to the chef in the kitchen.
b. The chef continues to explain what he is preparing for dinner for the guest.
Table:
a. The host proceeds to invite us to exit the back door onto the patio where several guest are talking
about various subjects.
b. The host interrupts and introduces them one by one.
Panel:
a. Everybody is sitting down and the host begins to explain that his friends are here to enjoy an
amazing evening at his home with great food, drinks, company and conversation.
b. The host continues and explains that as friends they all discuss sensitive subjects such same sex
marriage.
i. Where immediately a guest expresses his brief opinion and immediately following another
guest is offended and a potential argument could have occurred, however ended quickly
c. The host continues to list other topics of interest such as legalizing prostitution and another guest
comments on that subject when a guest/woman’s rights activist immediately responds by calling
him a misogynous pig and throws a drink in his face.
d. And the camera quickly goes to the host as he says we also talk about religion, celebrity and
healthy relationships, the camera quickly focuses on a sexy girl in a nun outfit, making out w a
female celebrity guest at the table.
Kickstarter and Product Placement: (Details below)
a. The host and guest all discuss the important role, opportunities and benefits kickstarter and product
placement has by being incorporated into the show.
Exit:
a. Host begins to wrap up the conversation and pushes the pitch.
b. The guest and extras in costume say goodbye and credits!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Kickstarter:
Utilizing Kickstarter as a source of project financing will offer the opportunity for funders to have a significant role in
each episode. The role each funder has depends on the amount of funding option they choose. Some may receive a
special “Thank you” for the minimum funding option while others will be extras in the beginning skits and up to 2
funders will be invited as special guest and even get Co-Exec. Producer credits on IMDB.
$10 (Unlimited)
•
You receive our sincerest gratitude! Your contribution to our coffee and vodka fund will help us get through
those long hours of shooting.
•
Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family...as wonderfully dysfunctional as your own.
$20 (Unlimited)
•
Your picture on our FB and Twitter pages, along with a personal “Thank you” shout-out.
•
Our sincerest gratitude!
•
Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family...Dad will never like you as much as me.
$50 (Unlimited)
•
A personal thank-you note from THE HOST, delivered via good E-mail- No need to keep the dog on the
leash cuz were saving a tree!
•
Your picture on our FB and Twitter pages, along with a personal “Thank you” shout-out.
•
Our sincerest gratitude! Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family...don’t forget to take the trash out, ya
bum.
$100 (Unlimited)
•
A personal video message “Thank you” from THE HOST, posted to our Facebook page. Now all your friends
know you’ve got your click on lock down in LA!
•
A personal thank-you note from our THE HOST, delivered via good E-mail- No need to keep the dog on the
leash cuz were saving a tree!
•
Your picture on our FB and Twitter pages, along with a personal “Thank You” shout-out.
•
Our sincerest gratitude! Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family...who gave Aunt Louis that 6th glass of
wine??
$250 (Unlimited)
•
An autographed script from the cast and writers for the current episode of “Nothing Ordinary”. You baller!
•
A personal thank-you note from our THE HOST, delivered via good E-mail- No need to keep the dog on the
leash cuz were saving a tree!
•
Your picture on our FB and Twitter pages, along with a personal “Thank You” shout-out. Twitter bragging
rights!
•
Our sincerest gratitude! Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family...Uncle Frank is touching himself again.
$500 (Unlimited)
•
Your name and special thanks in our Closing Credits! Welcome to Hollywood, baby.
•
An autographed script from the cast and writers for the current episode of “Nothing Ordinary”.
•
A personal thank-you note from our THE HOST, delivered via good E-mail- No need to keep the dog on the
leash cuz were saving a tree!
•
Your picture on our FB and Twitter pages, along with a personal “Thank You” shout-out.
•
Our sincerest gratitude! Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family... mom says she needs you to pick up
your dirty laundry. Why are your socks all crusty??
$750 (Limited to 100)
•
Join us for a swanky cocktail with THE HOST, Creator and Producer Lee Patterson, the Directors, Publicist,
and Writers at our favorite drinking spot, Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, CA.
•
Your name and special thanks in our closing credits! Shit’s about to get real in your social life.
•
An autographed script from the cast and writers for the current episode of “Nothing Ordinary”.
•
A personal thank you note from our THE HOST!
•
Your picture on our FB and Twitter pages, along with a personal “Thank You” shout-out.
•
Our sincerest gratitude! Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family...cousin Jaime scored some weed. Let’s
light it up in the basement.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
$1000 (Unlimited)
•
Your face all up in the TV! Tell mom and friends to look for you on an episode of “Nothing Ordinary”. We’ll
put a photo of you at the “Kiddie Table” and say a little something about you. No promises it’s gonna be
flattering, but all press is good press, you budding superstar.
•
Join us for a drink with THE HOST, Creator and Producer Lee Patterson, the Directors, Publicist, and
Writers at our favorite meeting spot, Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, CA.
•
Your name and special thanks in our closing credits! Shit’s about to get real in your social life.
•
An autographed script from the cast and writers for the current episode of “Nothing Ordinary”.
•
A personal thank you note from our host Dave Hill!
•
Your picture on our FB and Twitter pages, along with a personal “Thank You” shout-out.
•
Our sincerest gratitude! Welcome to the “Nothing Ordinary” family...next time would you light a match after
you blow up the toilet?
$1500 (Unlimited)
•
Spend the day with us on set in Los Angeles or NYC! If you haven’t had Kraft Services before, get ready for
the best Red Vines of your life. Also, hang with the sexy, funny, smart, talented cast and crew. Yep, that’s
us. It’s never a dull moment.
•
PLUS everything above: Your face! A Chateau Visit! A special thanks! An autographed Script! A Thank you
shout out in social media! A reminder from THE HOST to Pick up the dog poo!”
$2500 (Unlimited)
•
Hey funny ladies and gents, fancy yourself a comedian? Donate a cool 2.5k and automatically become a
Sketch Extra. You’ll even be credited. Get that IMDB account up and running, you might need an agent
soon.
•
PLUS everything above: Your face! A Chateau Visit! A special thanks! An autographed Script! A Thank you
shout out in social media! A reminder from THE HOST to Pick up the dog poo!
$3500 (Limited to 30) $105,000
•
So you’ve taken a photo next to that Jaguar that wasn’t yours, but you’ve never been a squatter at a
mansion in Malibu? Well check this out. You are now an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER on “Nothing Ordinary”
and you will be featured on camera as you open the door to welcome the audience to this Malibu hideaway
at the start of the show. You’re gonna get laid tonight. You’re practically Robin Leech. You can hear it
now: “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous....”
•
PLUS everything above: Your face! A Chateau Visit! A special thanks! An autographed Script! A Thank you
shout out in social media! A reminder from THE HOST to Pick up the dog poo!
$5000 (Limited to 15) $75,000
•
Join us for a discussion at the big kids table. You’ll receive an CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit on the
show and...wait...can you smell that?? Smells like someone is cooking up some fame.
•
PLUS everything above: Your face! A Chateau Visit! A special thanks! An autographed Script! A Thank you
shout out in social media! A reminder from THE HOST to Pick up the dog poo!
$7500 (Limited to 15) $112,500
•
At this point, we’re giving you the world! Now you’re a EXECUTIVE PRODUCER. Change your job title on
facebook immediately. Do you know how many “likes” you’re going to get from this? Like a zillion. And you
get everything listed above, plus a SPECIAL REQUEST. So you’re an amazing unicyclist? Come ride that
thing on TV yo! Show us that hidden, or not so hidden, talent. Or don’t. The genie lamp is yours to rub. Ooh
that feels great doesn’t it?
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Kickstarter: Option 2
$10 (Unlimited) est. $20,000
We will have endless thanks and do you know how much coffee and Vodka we're going to be drinking? Your ten
dollars is going to help toward keeping us up and insane. Thank you.
$20 (Unlimited) $20,000
A Special thank you and your picture on our Facebook and Twitter.
$50 (Unlimited) $20,000
We post a super, duper extra special thank you on your Facebook and twitter.
$100 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus THE HOST will send a signed poster with a special lipstick kiss to your
name of choice.
$250 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus the script for the current episode direct from the writers.
$500 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Name and special thanks in the end credits
$750 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus join us for a drink and Hang out with the THE HOST, creator and producer
Lee Patterson, the Directors, the Publicist and the Writers among a few more at our monthly wrap meeting. In other
words it’s a party! and probably at the location set. Never a dull moment!!! And you never know, we might like for you
to stick around? Somebody may need to pick up the tab?
$1000 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Gets that mug shot, headshot or whatever pretty picture you have of yours
assigned to a seat at the kiddie table on set. You will be introduced; however, we can’t promise what’s going to be
said?
$1500 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus spend the day with us on set. LA or NYC
$2500 (Unlimited) $20,000
You’ll receive everything listed above, plus be a Skit Extra in the opening or closing credits.
$3500 (Limited to 24) $84,000
This is getting good now! You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Open the door to welcome the camera at the
opening intro or close the credits and also get an Associate Producer Credit.
$5000 (Limited to 24) $120,000
Ok! You’ll receive everything listed above, plus be a special guest at the table and get an Executive Producer Credit.
Now you’re in biz baby!!! Hope you’re over 18? Better yet, 21!
$7500 (Limited to 12) $90,000
At this point, were giving you the world! You’ll receive everything listed above, plus Producer Credit and now that
you’re a big shot, let me know what you want?
Monday, June 10, 2013
Created by Lee Patterson
Financial Summary:
Kickstarter:
$500,000 (With names attached)
Product Placement
Liquor:
Real Estate:
Food:
Ad Skit:
$5,500 per episode x 12 $66,000
Free
$5,500 per episode x 12 $66,000
$3,000 per episode x 2 x 12 $72,000
PP:
$200,000
VOD:
$2.99 x 50,000= $149,500
Total Revenue: $850,000 (Not including private investments)
Total Budget:
Episodes:
Cost Per:
12
$50,000
Budget:
$600,000