----------------------------Original message---------------------------- The next two weeks I will be in LA with 60 eager Norwegian TV and media students. As part of the study tour, we will be part of the audience in the TV-shows "A whole new ball game" and "Muscle". None of these are being sent in Norway, so my background knowledge is limited. Can anyone on Screen-L give me some insight in: -the background of the shows; their main topics; average ratings and a bit about them from a scholarly point of view? And if someone knows of film and media events taking place between 15 and 26th of January in the Hollywood area this group ought not to miss, I would be grateful for hints and tips. Bjorn Aas, TV-lecturer Danvik Folkehogskole, N-3046 Drammen, Norway Tel: ..47 3283 1290 Fax: ..47 3289 1245 E-mail [log in to unmask]