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Episode 04: Well, At Least We Tried
AIR DATES: October 2, 10, 1989
Description:
An audacious concept, again executed in a single, “uninterrupted” take:
Joe introduces the show as a leisurely walk from his house to the Museum of Science and Industry – threatening another “Structural Cinema”-like exercise in videotaped tedium.
However, though Joe does nothing in particular to engage a viewer, amusing characters appear in the background as the camera rolls. A couple argues endlessly, appearing at every street corner, a harried commuter shoves past Joe, over and over, and a wino follows him the whole way.
Production Notes:
Writer/performer Mark Audrain joins the creative ensemble, and Paul Birchall appears in the cast. They would be instrumental in future episodes.
Unfortunately, the virtuoso hand-held camera work and sound recording, which would have made the action intelligible, was beyond the skills of the available crew, who only had time for one attempt.
Camera and Sound: Paul Pomerleau, Jengis Alpar
Cast: Mark Audrain, Paul Birchall, Aaron Rothenberg, Adam Goldman