GoldPocket Interactive Creates Broadband ITV Experience For TBS's New Comedy Series ``Daisy Does America''; Viewers Get in on the Fun of Daisy's Quirky Adventures.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Fans of TBS's upcoming comedy series "Daisy Does America Daisy Does America is a hybrid reality/comedy series that premiered on TBS on December 6, 2005. The show, similar to Donovan's previous outing for British television, Daisy, Daisy ," which chronicles British actress-comedian Daisy Donovan's irreverent search for the American Dream American dream also American Dream n. An American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire: , are being treated to an adventure of their own. The show, which airs on TBS Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning December 6, offers a fun and outrageous interactive television (ITV (1) See interactive TV. (2) (iTV) The code name for Apple's video media hub (see Apple TV). ) experience on TBS.com created by GoldPocket Interactive, a TANDBERG Television  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . company (Oslo:TAT), that allows viewers to walk a mile in Daisy's shoes. Each episode of the unscripted un·script·ed adj. Not adhering to or in accordance with a script written beforehand: "his unscripted encounters with the press" Eleanor Clift. improvisational comedy features the chameleon-like Donovan taking on America's most iconic and extreme characters. The British import will hit the road and meet people across the USA, exposing holes in the American way The American way of life is an expression that refers to the "life style" of people living in the United States of America. It is an example of a behavioral modality, developed from the 17th century until today. of life through her hilarious attempts to rhyme like a rapper, get in touch with her psychic abilities and even try her hand at becoming a world-famous poker player. Throughout the show, ITV viewers logged onto TBS.com will get the chance to "play along" with Daisy as she takes on new personas each week. To promote continued viewing of the Daisy Does America ITV experience, TBS will give one lucky winner a check for nearly $5,000. Viewers participating in this interactive experience are automatically entered to win the sweepstakes. In addition, TBS is partnering with corporate sponsor 1800Flowers.com for a broad slate of marketing campaigns designed to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. star Daisy Donovan's name. "'Daisy Does America' offers the kind of comedic material that lends itself entirely to an interactive forum for fans," said Richard Turner The name Richard Turner may mean:
"TBS's 'Daisy Does America' has been a great opportunity for us to create an innovative ITV approach to meet the growing demand from viewers who are hungry to interact," said Joe Franzetta, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. "We're pleased to be working again with TBS, who recognizes the value enhanced television programming can bring to entertainment." Throughout the show, ITV viewers must conquer the same challenges Daisy faces in her various personas each week through a whimsical variety of mini-games. A "What Would You Do?" personality quiz will prompt viewers to make choices based on Daisy's current situation, which are then compared with her choices so that fans can see how they stacked up to the star of the show. At the end of the episode, viewers get a humorous evaluation of their career skills and a postcard from Daisy congratulating them on their performance in the interactive games. In this way, the ITV programming builds a connection between the viewing audience and the star of the show. About TBS Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. , Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and a leading provider of programming for the television industry. TBS is television's "very funny" network, serving as home to such hot contemporary comedies as "Sex and the City," "Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond is an American sitcom originally broadcast on CBS from 1996 to 2005. It is one of the most critically acclaimed American sitcoms of its time. ," "Family Guy," "Seinfeld" and "Friends"; original series and specials; blockbuster movies; and hosted movie showcases. About GoldPocket Interactive GoldPocket Interactive, a TANDBERG Television company, is the leading provider of interactive television technologies in North America. The company develops and sells products and services that create, manage and deliver digital and interactive media and specializes in high performance advanced media systems used in digital television, PC/TV convergence systems and wireless networks. GoldPocket Interactive's customers include most of the world's largest media and distribution companies and many television networks. For more information, visit: http://www.goldpocket.com On November 15th, 2005, TANDBERG Television, the leading supplier of open standards-based technology solutions for the provision of high quality live video and on-demand entertainment, completed its acquisition of GoldPocket Interactive, Inc. For more information visit: http://www.tandbergtv.com. |
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