In Regards to your letter <[log in to unmask]>: > > Speaking of "bringing the audience into the play," > what about the ubiquitous "APPLAUSE!!" signs > that are an accepted part of live TV? > > Let's hear it, deconstructionists. Sounds like a good thesis topic. > > kjf- At the very least it's better than a laugh track. It's not like they are being forced to contribute, but prompted to do so. I don't think I've ever heard of someone being thrown out of a studio audience because they were not doing their share of applause. :-) David ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [log in to unmask] David A. Roth Music uunet!abvax!osu-cis!david!david Post Office Box 1082 From CompuServ: Westerville, Ohio 43081-1082 send >internet:[log in to unmask] U.S.A. Telephone: (614) 890-7684 ( 24-Hour Voice/Fax ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------