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I’ve previously mentioned that I (along with my producing partner) have been developing a reality TV show. Well, after a lot of exciting twists and turns and a three-way bidding war, I’m happy to tell you that the show has now been optioned.

While this is indeed exciting, there’s still a lot of hard-but-fun work ahead of us in shopping the show to network and cable channels. Even by the most optimistic standard, it’s a longshot. But then, that’s my favorite kind.

So, what’s the name of the show? What’s it about? Man, I wish I could tell you all about it, because it is truly amazing. However, in order to give us the best chance for success, I have to keep the specifics on the down-low. Sorry. Not trying to be cute or coy. I can say the show concerns a one-of-a-kind real-life family that is living in the midst of extraordinary circumstances. These circumstances will hit you in the gut and how they’re overcoming them will touch your heart. Aughh… wish I could tell you more, but that’s all I can say right now.

I think it’s a timely concept since we’re at a place in our country when we really need encouraging stories. Not gushy, sweet, melodramatic stuff, but true, honest, life-affirming stories that remind us that we’re not alone in this struggle. For these reasons, I like our chances.

I’m also encouraged in another, more roundabout way: one of the production companies we were talking to (but didn’t sign with) is now actively developing a knockoff of our idea. To them I sincerely say ‘best of luck’. For two reasons. A: I (and the rest of the team) welcome the competition, and B: for all the reasons listed above, we need more TV shows like these, so the more the merrier.

Will keep you posted on progress as events warrant.

- Matthew Porter

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