INT. STUDIO - DAY
A small room with a desk and a backdrop visible. A sign in the background says, “BPC Moment”
A chipper announcer declares off screen.
Announcer
Coming to you live from BPC’s Studio One.
It’s the BPC Moment, with your host, Dr. Bill Reynolds! Today’s show sponsor is 1547. 1547, where people meet and friendships happen. That’s 1547. Ask your Treatment Team for more information about… 1547. And, now, Dr. Reynolds!
A man in a suit and tie enters from screen-right. It seems that he may be riding a skateboard and jumps off once he is center screen. His demeanor fluctuates between jovial and deadpan serious.
Host
Thanks, ANN! Good afternoon and welcome to the BPC Moment! You know, it’s just great to be here… at this… moment (pauses and mugs to the camera). Isn’t that right, ANN?
Announcer
You are correct, sir!
Host
As a psychologist I think it is just great that all of you out there in TV land are taking some time out of your day to spend with me and my guests. We really have a great show in store for you! Our theme today is “partnerships” and our guests today are Ms. Jane Doe and Ms. Sarah Smith.
Announcer
Yes!
Host
(looks perplexed) Um… yeah. Anyway… Ms. Doe was once a patient at this hospital but now has been [short bio]. Ms. Smith has worked with Ms. Doe as a [short bio]. They have been a dynamic duo for recovery.
Announcer
Indeed, sir!
Host
(Grins and mugs) Hopefully they will stay and help take your calls later in the show. After that, we have a wonderful piece of art from Mr. John Q Public that we will be featuring toward the end of the hour. Don’t forget to submit your own art and maybe you could be on the show!
(Becomes serious) Now, without further ado, please welcome our first guest, Ms. Doe!
[GUEST 1 interview]
Host
(Nods seriously and then smiles) Truly inspiring. Now, let’s meet that person who you say has been so helpful, Ms. Smith!
[GUEST 2 interview]
Host
(Grins) Thank you both for coming on the show! I hope you will be able to stay to take some calls with me?
[GUESTS answer]
Host
(Nods seriously) Okay.
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But before we take our first call, a word from one of our sponsors.
Camera pans screen left. Host gets up from desk and walks back into center screen.
Host
(Looking serious) Troubling thoughts? A lot of questions and no answers? Looking for someone to talk to? Look no further than your unit phone and call extension (BPC Moment line). Talk live to a psychologist. He’s waiting. Psychology. It’s more than just talk; it’s a piece of mind. [END INSERT]
Host
(Sitting at the desk) Okay, we are ready to take our first caller. The number is (BPC Moment). We only have one line so we will take callers one at a time. If you see me on the phone or hear a busy signal, DON’T stay on the line! Try again once it appears that I am not talking to someone.
Let’s take our first caller.
[PHONE RINGS]
Hello, you’re on BPC Moment! Let’s talk!
[CALL IN SEGMENT]
Host
(Grins) Thanks for all of your calls! Those were some great questions! Now it is time to hear an original poem by John Q. Public.
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But before we enjoy his poem, a word from one of our sponsors.
Camera pans screen left. Host gets up from desk and walks back into center screen.
Host
(Looking seriously) How often have you tried to get a hold of your psychologist and find that he is busy running a group or working with someone else individually? Some conversations just can’t wait! Well, wait no more with the new Sigmund Freud Action Figure (shows action figure in blister pack). Born in 1856 in what is now the Czech Republic, Freud is renown for not only helping to establish psychotherapy but also literally changing the way we think about thinking. Get your Freud action figure today; he wants you to tell him about your thoughts, feelings and dreams! [END INSERT]
Host
(Walks to stand in front of the desk) This is just a wonderful poem submitted by Mr. John Q. Public of Unit 7 South. Mr. Public (brief bio). His poem is entitled, “(poem title)”
(clears his throat and makes a brief show of straightening his tie and then reads the poem [unless the patient has auditioned and been cleared to read the poem personally, then the patient reads the poem]
Host
Wow! Just so inspiring…
Announcer
Dr. Reynolds, our time is almost up!
Host
So it is! I’d like to thank our guests today, Ms. Jane Doe and Ms. Sarah Smith. And I’d also like to thank Mr. John Q. Public for his poem. Don’t forget that you too can submit your own poetry, artwork, short essays, musical pieces… and even perform them on air if you pass the audition process.
Speaking of auditions, I am looking to have a patient co-host on the show. If you are interested, submit your name and unit on a piece of paper indicating your interest in being my co-host and send it to me, Dr. Reynolds, via BPC mail. Auditions will begin immediately.
And, please, drop us a line! We want to hear from you… get your feedback on today’s show as well as ideas for future show topics.
Oh! We are also currently running a contest to name the show. If you like the title “BPC Moment,” let us know. If you have another idea, send it to me, Dr. Reynolds, via BPC mail. Deadline for submissions is March 11. We will then ask you, the audience, which of the suggestions should become the new name or if BPC Moment is the name you prefer.
Wow! That went fast! That’s all for this BPC Moment! Take care!
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