Mark Burnett -- Jump In
 

Just finished reading Jump In, which is an autobiographical account of parts of Mark Burnett's life. He's the producer of Survivor, Eco-Challenge, the Apprentice, the Amazing Race, and several other reality shows.

Quite interesting in a lot of ways. First, for his background... he was a British paratrooper who moved to Los Angeles with $600 in his pocket and decided to do something with his life... he's succeeded [img]smile.gif[/img]

Second, a lot of background stuff on how the various shows have been put together, including a lot of stuff on the logistical challenges of putting them on as well as the challenges of some of the shoots.

Quite enjoyable, but there were a few areas I wish he'd explained more. He spent a lot of time on the development of the shows, and I would have liked more on the development of his business. Still, I got a lot out of it.

Figured I'd share the thoughts... it should be of interest to fans of his shows or folks looking for inspiration to Jump In.

Re: Mark Burnett -- Jump In
 

So did he talk about what it's like when they are filming Survivor? I imagine he could probably have a book on just that LOL. Interesting he was a paratrooper, I'd have never guess that one.

Re: Mark Burnett -- Jump In
 

Wow! Someone decided to spam a two-year-old thread? Who'd a thunk it?

Anyway, as I dig back into my memory banks, I *think* he did talk about some of the filming experiences. I'll take a look when I get back home later this week.

And yeah, paratrooper. From that to selling T-shirts on the streets of California... and then to Survivor and beyond.

Re: Mark Burnett -- Jump In
 

Wow, I never did look at the date of the thread, didn't know it was that old :hehe:

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Nor I, I was just happy to see a post here, guess reality TV is in short supply or somethin.

Re: Mark Burnett -- Jump In
 

Just checked... he had a chapter on the filming of the first Survivor. Nothing in great intensive detail, but shares a bit about what he was looking at and trying to do there. Interestingly, the crew's quarters were only slightly better than the tribe members' quarters...