We spoke to talk show host extraordinaire Fredrik Skavlan about his SKAVLANTVShow, and how important is is to know your guests!
’s direct successor. Its’ first series aired in 2009 as a co-production with Sweden and Norway’s national broadcasters, and it is now produced by Monkberry, broadcast every Friday to an audience of 50% in Norway and 40% in Sweden. With so many foreign guests, going abroad was essential – the show is based in Stockholm but travels to London thrice yearly ,and New York annually. This brings in big names, though Skavlan regrets its environmental impact.
“I’m unsual in not wearing an earpiece,” he explains. “But I need both ears! Also, if I wore an earpiece, I worry I’d turn into a puppet for the editor.”Skavlan is a team player, but insists he must always be comfortable with the direction of travel. When he’s not on set, he’s just part of the team – booking guests and brainstorming – but the minute recording starts, he assumes responsibility, using bullet points and intuition to keep discussion alive and communication open.
“So many talk shows today are just chasing a laugh,” he tells me. “Mine isn’t like that. Yes, a good laugh is nice now and again, but I’m not someone who can pretend to talk about this and that, but really just build to the funny crescendo. I’m a journalist, not a comedian.” As a journalist, Skavlan’s research is important to him. Whenever possible, he arranges a ‘pre-interview’ over the phone, but with busier guests he relies on Google.
“I want the guests to think,” he explains, “so I always add a few questions I – or they – don’t know the answer to. If they’re not just appearing to plug a product, this will engage them and make the show more interesting to watch.”“I have, but I never discuss them,” he replies with a chuckle. “It’s like blaming the guests and, OK, sometimes the guests are to blame. But, as host, it’s me who must accept responsibility. We can edit things if they’re truly awful, otherwise we keep them.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nordic Style Magazine on Instagram: “Inspo from the @rodebjerofficial AW20 show”1 Likes, 0 Comments - Nordic Style Magazine (nordicstylemag) on Instagram: “Inspo from the rodebjerofficial AW20 show”
Read more »
Kelly Ripa Feels Like She's Cheating on Her & Ryan Seacrest's ShowThe talk show host talks husband Mark Consuelos and daughter Lola Consuelos on Wednesday's Pop of the Morning!
Read more »