Mark Burnett
Mark Burnett
Mark Burnett is a British-born, Los Angeles-based television producer and, since December 2015, president of MGM Television and Digital Group...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Producer
Date of Birth17 July 1960
CityLondon, England
CountryUnited States of America
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How many times have you been out for a beer or dinner and people are coming up with business ideas? Everybody wants to think they've got that great business idea.
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I honestly think that in five years time, television will be watched on computer screens anyway and you'll be doing multiple things. You'll be 'IMing' while you're watching a show and checking the news.
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'Survivor' wouldn't have happened had I not gone out there and helped CBS to sell sponsors to finance the first one. Part of my thinking on 'Survivor' was that it should have rewards that are corporate brands. A Big Mac, one thimble-full of Coca-Cola.
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Singing shows are fun. Every viewer has their own opinion. We all know whether we think a voice sounds good or not. There's a play-along element. All these shows can be supported.
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The situation is dealt with in the first few minutes of Episode 1. Viewers will have to tune in to see what happens.
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The winner of CBS' Rock Star will not only play in huge stadiums before sold-out crowds, they will do it alongside legendary musicians from three of America's biggest, all-time rock bands.
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There's such a great series arc with her.
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Branded entertainment has become such a growth industry, it makes sense for us to be in business with Madison Road,
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As soon as I spent time with Martha I knew that her witty and engaging humor would surprise and entertain viewers.
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We're also tying in a television network. We're having meetings, and a network will be chosen to hide clues in other programming.
Martha's always so sunny, warm, engaging, and very, very witty, and I wanted to show this on this show,
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It depends on the situation. Some people, Martha felt very sad to let go. Others very much deserved it, and her demeanor reflected that. But there's a wonderful commonality at the end of every show - which Martha came up with, not me. It's a totally fresh look, and something you will definitely remember.
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When I first said 'The tribe has spoken,' ( Survivor host) Jeff Probst looked at me like I had three heads. The truth is it became silly to me, trying to think what I would say.
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I found a nanny/child care position in Beverly Hills taking care of a 3-year-old and a 17-year-old. They had a large, wealthy house. I learned that I liked the way rich people lived. I learned that they were not smarter than me.