CBS/CSI "Anatomy of a TV Hit"

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For all things related to the CBS web series on CSI, "Anatomy of a Hit". :)

From our own CSI Files:

Fans of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation can head over to CBS.com to get their first glimpse at Anatomy of a TV Hit. In addition to a new web series, the site features interactive content including chat events, trivia games, character profiles and a weekly episode face-off—right now, you can vote for “Sqweegel” or “Cello and Goodbye”. There is a short teaser available on the website, and CBS will add new videos over the next month that offer fans a look behind the scenes at the birth of CSI itself as well as the creation of the upcoming episode “Stealing Home”.
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The official press release.

And - Episode #1 The Birth of CSI: Part 1


CBS UNVEILS “ANATOMY OF A TV HIT: CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” A NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES WEB SERIES ON CBS.COM THAT TAKES FANS INSIDE THE WORLD OF “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION”

CSI’s Executive Producers, Cast Members, Writers and Technical Wizards Provide Unique Insight Into the Creation of the Procedural Phenomenon

CHEAT TWEET: New @CSI_CBS Web Series Launches Today! #CSI http://bit.ly/yOlp3v

February 10, 2012 – CBS today debuted ANATOMY OF A TV HIT: CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, a series of nine original webisodes featuring a one-of-a-kind look inside the creation of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION. The series can be viewed on CBS.com (click here).

ANATOMY OF A TV HIT: CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION will give fans an inside look at the meticulous work that goes into producing a single episode of CSI. The series features interviews with Executive Producers Jerry Bruckheimer, Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony Zuiker, Jonathan Littman and Ann Donahue; the cast, including William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger; as well as CBS Corporation CEO Leslie Moonves and President, CBS Entertainment Nina Tassler. In addition, writers, special effect gurus and production specialists take fans from the genesis of the pilot to every detail surrounding the making of the upcoming episode, “Stealing Home,” airing Wednesday, Feb. 22 on the CBS Television Network.

Additional features of the interactive online experience for fans visiting CBS.com include various live chat events in which fans can log on to their social network accounts and submit questions to the CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION crew. Fans will also be able to participate in the “Favorite Episode Face-Off” game, featuring bracket-style voting where fans revisit classic CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION episodes and select their favorite from the series’ 12 seasons.

The following webisodes will air on CBS.com:


Webisode #1 Friday, Feb. 10 The Birth of CSI (Part 1) -- How the show was pitched to the Network

Webisode #2 Tuesday, Feb. 14 The Birth of CSI (Part 2) -- Shooting the pilot episode


NOTE: The webisodes below follow the production of “Stealing Home” in January and February 2012

Webisode #3 Thursday, Feb. 16 Casting

Webisode #4 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Special and Visual effects

Webisode #5 Thursday, Feb. 23 The Story

Webisode #6 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Prepping the Episode and Pre-Production Meeting

Webisode #7 Thursday, March 1 Makeup and Special Effects Makeup

Webisode #8 Tuesday, March 6 Production

Webisode #9 Thursday, March 8 Post-Production and Audio Mixing


CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, currently in its 12th season, is a fast-paced drama about a team of forensic investigators trained to solve crimes by examining the evidence. They are on the case 24/7, scouring the scene, collecting the irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that will solve the mystery. The series stars Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Paul Guilfoyle, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, David Berman, Wallace Langham and Elisabeth Harnois. Original cast member Marg Helgenberger’s final episode aired Jan. 25, 2012. CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION airs on Wednesdays at 10 PM, PT/ET on the CBS Television Network.
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Susan
 
I'm glad that "The Birth of CSI" is over. I can't wait for the 16th and we get some more recent stuff. My mind wanders while they're talking because they just keep showing the same promo stills from season 1 over and over again. They obviously didn't think they would need to keep any behind the scenes footage back then. :lol:


Susan
 
1 (central) again!? Ugh, how am I supposed to take part in them if they keep putting them either when I'm in class or during in the episode

GRRRRRRR :scream:
 
If anyone sees these on youtube or anywhere that people outside the US can see them can you let us know please? Pretty please?
 
I voted for “Sqweegel”. I am bummed there was never closure with this episode. With Catherine and Langston gone I am sure if there ever will be.
 
sharp52092 said:
1 (central) again!? Ugh, how am I supposed to take part in them if they keep putting them either when I'm in class or during in the episode

GRRRRRRR :scream:
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2pm my time makes it 11am their time. Convient time for lunch for them. Eat. Chat with the fans for an hour. Don't interrupt the filming much. :thumbsup: That said - update below on time change for the David Berman chat.


CSIFAN11 said:
If anyone sees these on youtube or anywhere that people outside the US can see them can you let us know please? Pretty please?
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This should be available in all regions



The David Berman chat has been changed to 3:30pm ET (12:30pm PT)
CSI on CBS! @CSI_CBS
Join David Berman for a live chat tomorrow at 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT! Get your questions ready
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Susan
 
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blackflag said:
sharp52092 said:
1 (central) again!? Ugh, how am I supposed to take part in them if they keep putting them either when I'm in class or during in the episode

GRRRRRRR :scream:
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2pm my time makes it 11am their time. Convient time for lunch for them. Eat. Chat with the fans for an hour. Don't interrupt the filming much. :thumbsup: That said - update below on time change for the David Berman chat.


CSIFAN11 said:
If anyone sees these on youtube or anywhere that people outside the US can see them can you let us know please? Pretty please?
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This should be available in all regions



The David Berman chat has been changed to 3:30pm ET (12:30pm PT)
CSI on CBS! @CSI_CBS
Join David Berman for a live chat tomorrow at 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT! Get your questions ready
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Susan
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I saw that post on Facebook about the time being 3:30, but the time on the CBS chat page has not changed, so if anyone is planning on participating, might want to check it out at 2:00 just in case. :)
 
I saw that on cbs site but very disappointed that cbs video player did not turn the closed captioning feature on available to the deaf/hard of hearing people who trying to view the CSI: Anatomy of a tv hit video clips. I did left CSI_CBS a tweet last week about that but never got the reponse about it. That's not cool. :(
 
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