Mark Burnett -- Jump In

Bungleau · 04-14-2006, 11:56 PM

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.

Ladyzekke · 06-21-2008, 06:30 PM

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.

Bungleau · 06-22-2008, 11:49 PM

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.

Ladyzekke · 06-23-2008, 07:16 PM

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

SpiritWarrior · 06-24-2008, 05:07 PM

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

Bungleau · 06-25-2008, 08:48 AM

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...

04-14-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	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. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

06-21-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 58 Posts: 9,005	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. __________________ Reality Show Recaps

06-22-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	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. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

06-23-2008, 07:16 PM	#4
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 58 Posts: 9,005	Re: Mark Burnett -- Jump In Wow, I never did look at the date of the thread, didn't know it was that old __________________ Reality Show Recaps

06-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#5
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Mark Burnett -- Jump In Nor I, I was just happy to see a post here, guess reality TV is in short supply or somethin. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

06-25-2008, 08:48 AM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	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... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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