What I am seeing here and other places I have posted, is that many people are leaning towards a documentary. Maybe not in the strictest sense but close.

Maybe a show that would educate, express ideas, etc. Then maybe employing them later in the show. Instead of just watching a group go through the motions like so many shows already?

Am I getting warmer?

Maybe something other than showing an investigation or a ghost hunt, which ever you prefer to call it.

Honestly I've had enough of seeing people investigate, the shows are all over tv.

The locations are even becoming dull. I need more locations of out the USA,.

I'm watching PS, cause it's the last season. GA is my main entertainment investigative show. I'll watch GHI for locations and DT when it comes back on.

That will be three investigative shows for me.

Started watching The Haunted, watch A Haunting and Celebrity Ghost Stories. I'm more entertained by a good ghost story.

Something ground breaking and educational on this topic. I like docu's and watch them.

Just something without an investigation, it's getting old for me. /wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

why do producers have to try and satisfy the lowest-common denominator?

because that's what draws viewers, which raise ratings, which mean more money.

it all comes down to the mighty dollar.

What I am seeing here and other places I have posted, is that many people are leaning towards a documentary. Maybe not in the strictest sense but close.

Maybe a show that would educate, express ideas, etc. Then maybe employing them later in the show. Instead of just watching a group go through the motions like so many shows already?

Am I getting warmer?

i really don't see why a 'regular' program couldn't educate, express ideas etc. i don't know if it necessarily needs to be a documentary; i hate to think that all the viewing public lacks the intelligence and patience to sit thru 20 minutes of television without someone screaming (usually at a spider or bug), bullying alleged spirits and all the other nonsense going on on the present shows.

do both. we don't need to see the set up/break down ad nauseum. we don't need to hear all about their love lives, what they had for breakfast etc.

why do producers have to try and satisfy the lowest-common denominator?

Maybe a show that would educate, express ideas, etc. Then maybe employing them later in the show. Instead of just watching a group go through the motions like so many shows already?

Am I getting warmer?

If it doesn't work why do we use it, would be one of my questions.

Also, what's new in the equipment use field, anything ground breaking.

New ideas would be interesting, seems to be the same old useage of equipment.

Why do we think this type of equipment would catch a ghost, explored.

A show devoted to, what is a ghost or spirit, not so much what they do.

I totally agree with this one. I am also tired of them saying; " Did you see that?"

and me screaming at the TV,

NO!, because the camera is always on you!!!!!

I would like to see evidence from as many angles as possible say if a door opens I want both sides plus top and bottom shots /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

As much as I agree with what both of you are saying, I don't think we would see anything, though. /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

just off the top of my head, i'd like to see the camera's pointing at the environment instead of the 'stars'. i know what they look like. i want to see the area surrounding them as that's what is being investigated.

I totally agree with this one. I am also tired of them saying; " Did you see that?"

and me screaming at the TV,

NO!, because the camera is always on you!!!!!

Some good ideas already. However, I am not sure about getting all the experts on a new show. My reasoning is that they have all been on TV many times and it is always the same. Nothing new and I think that may be the problem with all the shows today. Nothing new!

I understand what has already been said but what would people like to see that they haven't seen before? Does seeing new equipment, ideas and investigative methods interest people? What about locations other than the popular public sites?

What NEW things would people like to see?

I would like to see camera crews follow experienced and cutting edge researchers like Marcus Leader and Lloyd Auerbach. Show them throughout the process of their research. In the case of Marcus Leader, show him in his workshops building his experimental equipment, then in the field doing real experiments. In fact, give him his own show. I would watch religiously. The show may or may not be as exciting as the crap they are passing off as paranormal shows these days, but it would be educational and an accurate representation of the true nature of paranormal research. In the same vein, it would be refreshing to see Mr. Auerbach experimenting and researching as well. Hell, with Lloyd, you wouldn't even need new stuff, his case files could provide many seasons of good paranormal television.

Chronicle the research and development of inventors like Andy Coppock, Bill Chappell, Ron Ricketts, Frank Sumption, and so on. Make a show based on parnormal tech. Sortof like Modern Marvels meets what ghostlab should have been. Chronicle the ITC research of Bill Murphy, Steve Hultay, Rosemary Ellen Guiley. These would be shows worth watching.

As far as revamping the current theme, yet staying within the socially accepted model for ghost shows, just simply try to portray things in a more accurate light. Throw in some daylight investigations, or show the frequency of fraudulent homeowner claims of the paranormal. Do repeat investigations of the same place, so you can more accurately get a feel for the frequency of paranormal activity levels. Chronicle the events "after the investigation" such as effects of long investigative hours on researcher's families and associated stresses. Make mention of unwanted tag-along attachments that can find their way into the investigator's homes, and interview their families to see what they think about their dad/mom/husband/wife's investigation into the paranormal and how it affects the familial unit.

Ok, so that was all over the place, but it would be different....and I am all about seeing something different, lol...

thanks

Andy

Evidence wise for a show, I would like to see some type of investigative robot built.

The robots would have the investigative equipment built inside of them for use, and be able to evaluate and debunk each situation instantaneously.

I would also add motion detectors for the robots, and built in night vision.They would be able to determine where any noise is coming from, and go to the area.

I thought there was some tecknology, to determine if sounds are made by the human voice, animals, etc. If so, the robots would be able to detect this, on evp's right on the spot, or audible sounds. At least rule out what it's not.

I would have the robots have the most current tecknology available.

The robots would be their own camera crew, and we could see everything they see and do.

The people would sit in the van, with the computers that are tied into the robots.

They would explain the investigative evidence and show on the spot analizing of the evidence.

The robots would have to be cute, maybe a R2 D2 look, but mute. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

There goes the whole "DUDE RUN" factor! /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

The robots would have the investigative equipment built inside of them for use, and be able to evaluate and debunk each situation instantaneously.

I would also add motion detectors for the robots, and built in night vision.They would be able to determine where any noise is coming from, and go to the area.

I thought there was some tecknology, to determine if sounds are made by the human voice, animals, etc. If so, the robots would be able to detect this, on evp's right on the spot, or audible sounds. At least rule out what it's not.

I would have the robots have the most current tecknology available.

The robots would be their own camera crew, and we could see everything they see and do.

The people would sit in the van, with the computers that are tied into the robots.

They would explain the investigative evidence and show on the spot analizing of the evidence.

The robots would have to be cute, maybe a R2 D2 look, but mute. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Format wise - make it an hour or more - at a minimum 15 minute intro w/ story, 30 minute investigating/hunting, 15 min review. Don't show packing up/setting up/watching the evidence - that just wastes air time.

Bronzino, this is one of my biggest beefs as well. I don't need to see Steve and Tango winding and unwinding cords and setting up cameras and griping about who left the mouse back at the office. Show me the investigation. Show me the reveal. Its why I tuned in.