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@NewlyFast - with all due respect, it was not a whim. I contacted NBC months in advance and because of scheduling issues and union rules, I was not allowed in the lobby of the studio building. I have several contacts at NBC but if they don't work at the show they couldn't help me. I never intended this to become a full on documentary FYI but thanks for your comments--even if you don't like it.

jmaradio 2 weeks ago

I have to agree with newlyfast. Nothing really happens here at all, and what does this have to do with the 60th anniversary of the today show?

goldnuggetsful 3 weeks ago

@goldnuggetsful I have to disagree with newlyfast. See response to his comment.

- Russ

P.S. - To answer your questions, it has to do with the 60th Anniversary of the Today Show because it happens during the 60th Anniversary of the Today Show.

heykillerfilms 3 weeks ago 2

What was the point of documenting this? This was a non-event.

newlyfast 3 weeks ago

@newlyfast I didn't know going in what the point was going to be, I just wanted to follow Jason doing this because I knew it was something he really wanted to do, and I thought it might be something cute to put together. What I feel came out of it was a nice story about a man wanting to thank the people who inspired the path his life ultimately took.

heykillerfilms 3 weeks ago

Many who have watched it have commented and emailed us that it made them stop and reflect on the people in their lives who helped guide them on their own path in life, whether it be directly or indirectly. Once we've settled into our careers and embark on our adult lives, it can be very easy to forget the people and events along the way that guided us in that direction, and Jason is someone who went the other way, taking thanking his inspirations to the extreme.

- Russ

heykillerfilms 3 weeks ago

@heykillerfilms It is great to hear that some people have found something to like about this documentary, but I still contend that there is no content worth documenting in this piece. This thing couldn't have been better planned out? Jason, with his career in the media, didn't know anyone who works at NBC, or GE, who could have at least gotten him into the lobby building? It is hard for me to not read this as a quick grab at a dim limelight, similar to his absurd (auto)biography I found at IMDB

newlyfast 2 weeks ago

What is considered worth documenting is really a matter of opinion in this case. I also think you misjudge our intentions here. Following him to the Today Show and documenting everything was my idea. It was done for fun on my part, and since I'd never really tried doing anything like this before. It was kind of a last second decision, and I had no reason to think anything would come out of it. I shot what I could, put it together, and I can't say I expected it to get the great reaction it did.

heykillerfilms 2 weeks ago

As far as having a connection to get into NBC goes, perhaps on a regular day Jason could have found a way to get in (he's clearly persistent, lol), but in this case, no it was not possible. And a quick grab at dim limelight? Again, my idea, not his, didn't expect anything to come from this, just did it for fun.

heykillerfilms 2 weeks ago

And you mention his IMDB bio being absurd; you should read more IMDB bios. There are a lot like his. Many of the inconsequential notes on his bio were put there in the years following the movie he made in 2002, by others who worked with him.

heykillerfilms 2 weeks ago

When I uploaded my own facts back in 2004 or 2005 (also with many inconsequential facts; what can I say, I was young and excited to be on IMDB), Jason called and asked how I got in touch with them to change my bio around as he had been trying to get a lot of the smaller, sillier details removed and hadn't gotten a response. The important details on his bio, however, are true and worth keeping on there.

heykillerfilms 2 weeks ago

You mentioned this being a "non-event" but sometimes for a documentary (especially a short one done on a whim), it's a good idea to just pick up the camera and watch things play out, lettings things happen. We could have done a documentary on something as banal as the safety protocols of the train we rode into the city on, and something could have come out of it. I just liked letting things happen.

heykillerfilms 2 weeks ago

Don't get me wrong, this is a fun debate, and it's great to be having a back and forth with someone who knows how to do this intelligently! A rare thing these days!

- Russ

heykillerfilms 2 weeks ago

Great video. Ive never seen this side of the today show before. Ty for sharing with all of us.

ghostdog650 1 month ago

This was heartfelt and very touching.

ChiCubUSA 1 month ago

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jallentoff 1 month ago

The Today Show may have planted the seed to your calling. But, without water (achievement) the seed (dream) dies. For that component you are TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE. Bravo.

successron 1 month ago

Wow. That was really nicely done. You did such a great job capturing the Jason's emotions of the day. The choice of music was especially great.

RyanFarley000 1 month ago

I like it!

mdebijl 1 month ago

That was fantastic! Really well done guys.

GhastlyMrC 1 month ago

I am proud to have this guy working for the same company as me! Love from Townsquare Ft. Collins

dirk212 1 month ago

Great documentary. You guys obviously put a lot of hard work into it.

shakespere20 1 month ago

This was very well done, you guys. I'm a sucker for documentaries, and this 11 min short docu. goes on my list of favorites. Great use of music, flow, and capturing the emotion. I was really rooting for Jason to get his sign out there!

lolmattt 1 month ago

And Great job, I see you decided to cut out the part of you saying it isnt hard to say "the today show" fast... good choice

10tmoore 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos

You put my name in the Credits... Ha ha

10tmoore 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos

Great job on the documentary Russell.

LiveThisLifeStudios 1 month ago

I like the music in this. Nice documentary Russ.

jamboni 1 month ago

I got a new camera and I am excited!!!

NoSevenProductions 1 month ago

Great documentary guys!

ThePhantomMonk 1 month ago

This was amazing! And I'm so happy for Jason! :)

simplyinsane 1 month ago

This was great guys, you did an amazing job, and I think you should definitely think about doing more documentaries. Jason doing this is like me hearing my company name said on movie quest (well I am sure this was better :))

RedSpectrumPictures 1 month ago