The WE (Women's Enterainment) channel began a new series this year, "The Locator". This reality tv show revolves around private investigator Troy Dunn. Troy locates lost loved ones for his guests and brings them together for a reunion. The show's premiere was this network's most watched program ever.
The show begins with a guest and a sob story, about some lost connection. Inevitably, Troy is able to locate the lost person, and set up a reunion between his guest and this person. Then he disappears.
It seems a strange concept and the reunions can be even stranger, but it was just signed up for a second season, so people are still interested.
As Troy says, "You can't find peace until you find all the pieces."
Source: Los Angeles Times
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ReplyDeleteOdd that you would not be supportive of this wonderful tv program. It is good for our entire industry and each of our businesses. I have seen many episodes of the program and can see why it is such a hit. If we had to elect a spokesperson for our industry, Troy Dunn is an excellent role model (compared to some of the fat old dogs that make up our trade!) and WE TV portrays what we all do as a very admirable trade. Whats not to love about The Locator?
Any P.I. who bashes this hit show is likely struggling with envy, wishing it was them instead who landed a tv show.
Thank you Troy Dunn for bringing such a positive light to our much-tainted industry. I wish you many, many seasons of success!
I own a private investigative company on Long Island. We were in talks with a production company in New York City. At first we were all excited about the idea. But then they wanted to film us 24 hours a day, which included inside our homes. That was where it caused problems and eventually had to say no.
ReplyDeleteI like this show very much as it matched to my profession.
ReplyDeleteI happen to be fond of detective stories as I find them very thrilling and adventurous. I guess it would be nice to watch real life investigators solving a case…
ReplyDeleteWorking as a PI in LA, I often run into issues with those confused about what is real and what is "reality" when it comes to the entertainment industry. Everyone wants the detective work (i.e. research, surveillance, patience) to be quick and clean for a nice show package. It doesn't always work that way.
ReplyDeleteGood job.
ReplyDeleteVery Cool idea for a show, thanks for the heads up!
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