62-660: The Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) is a 501 c6 membership-based non-profit organization of critics, entertainment journalists, content creators, industry influencers, and creatives. The vision and mission of the HCA is to amplify diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and culture within the world of entertainment. It was founded in 2016 as the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society and renamed in 2019 to Hollywood Critics Association . In 2023, Hollywood Critics Association ceased operations and
124-424: A Bing Crosby Color Special (Aug 1963) for CBS-TV at NBC-Burbank. Jim Trittipo, as art director, Hub Braden, as his assistant art director, Rita Scott, as associate producer, Jerry McPhie as production manager, Les Brown and his musicians as musical direction team, including a writing team and talent management team. Trittipo established the opening format for the show by designing an opening "look" setting, which, after
186-613: A brand-new event paying tribute to the best of television". On February 28, 2022, the HCA held its 5th Annual Film Awards at the Avalon Hollywood . Apple TV+ 's CODA took home Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur . Kristen Stewart won Best Actress for her role in Spencer and Andrew Garfield won Best Actor for his performance in Tick, Tick... BOOM! . On August 13 and 14, 2022,
248-556: A guy on two turntables." "Avaland", by contrast, brings in the bigger-name DJs, mainly playing house music , trance and techno music . Avalon also included a VIP restaurant section called the Spider Club. Adelman said his aim for the Hollywood Spider Club was to offer "the intimate experience of nightlife people enjoyed in the golden age of Hollywood." Spider Club was transformed into Bardot in 2008 and remains
310-672: A key voting period for various organizations and noted that several of our members belonged to several guilds and organizations; ones that we champion and support.” On January 19, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that on January 3, 2024, HCA founder, Scott Menzel, sent an email declaring: "It's important to note to ALL TALENT that the Critics Choice voting opens this weekend, and there are about 50 members who are part of both groups. He also highlighted other organizations saying "there are several other members who are in BAFTA, SAG and
372-629: A new organization called Hollywood Creative Alliance took its place, with its awards called the Astra Awards . In 2016, Scott Menzel, Scott Mantz , and Ashley Menzel noted that Los Angeles only had one film critic organization . They founded the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society to be a critics group that is diverse and supports underrepresented voices. The group originally separated directing honors by gender. "There has been so much conversation about
434-493: A new policy that prohibited members of the HCA from maintaining their membership in the CCA. The CCA board explained in a message, “the reason CCA has taken this action is that we have evidence that a representative of the HCA has improperly suggested to at least one studio (and we suspect more) that it could influence Critics Choice Awards voting in a way that led that studio to reach out to CCA and request that action be taken to protect
496-562: A panelist for the film shows For Your Consideration , Movie Review Talk and Collider Movie Talk . He is currently a regular on-camera film critic for KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles . Mantz donated a kidney to his brother in 2015. In 2016, Scott Mantz, Menzel and Ashley Menzel founded the Hollywood Critics Association (previously called the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society ). In 2018, he joined
558-623: A part of the Hollywood Creative Alliance. “An unfortunate misunderstanding has been straightened out, and we are happy to be moving forward in our journey to serve our members, audiences, and the entertainment community,” Berlin said. Each December, the association releases the nominations for the HCA Film Awards , which are held in January of the following year. Halfway through the year, the association releases
620-478: A performance area. New audience seating was located either side of the center camera aisle. The electricians control area was balcony located. ABC completely rewired for all electrical and video and sound equipment and soundproof booths. Offices on the Vine Street front second floor were renovated for the production/Producer's office complex. A staircase entrance located on the front left outdoor lobby led to
682-556: A social conflict that occurred with a member. In the THR article, Mantz volunteered that he was terminated by Access Hollywood, after 17 years of employment, for not disclosing that he had embarked on this side venture." This article about an American writer is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Avalon Hollywood Avalon (or Avalon Hollywood ) is a historic nightclub in Hollywood, California , located near
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#1732794328757744-489: A two-night rescue animal adoption event. “We hope to shine a spotlight on shelter dogs and help a few of them find their forever homes,” adds HCA Co-Founder, Ashley Menzel. “When you rescue a dog, they are forever grateful. Dogs know you saved them and they share their love unconditionally every single day. We are so glad to be hosting this adoption event as it is a cause that is very near and dear to our hearts.” On August 30, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that nine of
806-560: Is a list of the current and discontinued categories of the television awards as of 2023. The Hollywood Critics Association announced the launch of the HCA Creative Arts Film Awards on October 13, 2022. The inaugural Creative Awards Awards ceremony took place on February 24, 2023. The following is a list of the current categories of the Creative Arts Film awards as of 2022. Along with announcement of
868-537: Is an American film critic, writer, producer and event moderator. In 2014, Mantz was the recipient of the Press Award (honoring Outstanding Entertainment Journalism) from the ICG Publicists Guild. From October 2000 to January 2018, Mantz was the resident film critic and film segment producer for Access Hollywood . He was also previously employed at Collider , where he hosted or served as
930-569: Is often mistakenly said to have taken place at the El Capitan Theatre on nearby Hollywood Boulevard , though that theater was never a television studio and in 1952 was operating as a movie house called Paramount Theatre. Also in 1952, the first nationally televised telethon , in support of the United States Olympic Team and featuring Bob Hope , Bing Crosby , and Frank Sinatra , was held here. The theatre
992-638: The American Music Awards . 1735 Vine was purchased by Hollywood Entertainment Partners in September 2002, and renamed Avalon . Since 2004, the venue has been open to the public for "Avaland". "Control" is focused around dubstep , Trap and Electro, with a scene described as "indie dance". Seeing that clubgoers were more into electronic bands and live or semi-live acts, co-owner Steve Adelman explained that he aimed for "a whole production and visual experience that's not just focused on watching
1054-598: The 3rd HCA TV Awards, the Hollywood Critics Association announced the launch of the HCA Creative Arts TV Awards along with the TV awards, the inaugural Creative Awards TV Awards ceremony date has yet to be announced due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes . The following is a list of the current categories of the Creative Arts awards as of 2023. Scott Mantz Scott Alan Mantz (born 1968),
1116-940: The ABC lot after their 1966–67 season of shows. Vanoff and Harbach produced the King Sisters Variety Show as a pilot in August 1967. This pilot sold and was slotted into the studio taping each week in front of the Palace's end week schedule. The studio facility was in full use. The Merv Griffin Show was recorded at the Hollywood Palace on 27 March 1975, to be broadcast on 14 April 1975. The guests were: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ( Transcendental Meditation ), Ellen Corby ( The Waltons ), Harold H. Bloomfield and California State Senator Arlen F. Gregorio . In 1978, ABC sold
1178-799: The Academy…" On January 30, 2024, Variety revealed that the HCA is suing the Critics Choice Association for defamation in response to the org’s recent call for members to resign from the HCA in order to stay members of the CCA. On the same day, The Wrap noted that "the lawsuit accuses CCA of trade libel and defamation, violation of the Cartwright Act (California’s antitrust law), intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and violation of California’s unfair competition law." On May 29, 2024, My News LA reported that Judge Eric Harmon heard arguments May 8 on
1240-541: The Astra Awards . The nominations for the 2024 Astra Film & Creative Arts Awards were announced on December 7, 2023 by Yong Chavez, Jeandra LeBeauf, Morgan Rojas, Ms. Marvel star Anjali Bhimani and Melora Hardin from Golden Vanity . HCA hosted their Astra Film Awards on January 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Downtown Los Angeles. Barbie led all films with eight wins. On July 3, 2024, the winners of
1302-635: The Astra Midseason Awards were revealed via the organization's social media channels. Dune: Part 2 won Best Picture and Best Director . Zendaya won Best Actress for her performance in Challengers and Glen Powell received Best Actor for his role in Hit Man . The nominations for the 2024 Astra TV Awards were revealed on July 9, 2024. FX’s “The Bear” topped the field with 15 bids followed by Max’s “Hacks” and Hulu’s “Only Murders in
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#17327943287571364-613: The Building” with 13 apiece for the Astra TV Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Avalon Hollywood on August 18, 2024. On January 30, 2020, the Critics Choice Association reached out to its membership “on advice of legal counsel” after deeming it unacceptable for CCA members to also retain membership in another critics group, known as the Hollywood Critics Association. The letter continued by stating "The CCA will be protecting its rights in this matter. At this time you have
1426-580: The Film Awards would be live-streamed on their network in addition to the official HCA App and YouTube channel. On February 24, 2023, The 6th Annual HCA Film Awards took place at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel . A24's Everything Everywhere All At Once took home a total of six awards. On June 27, 2023, Awards Daily revealed the 2023 HCA Midseason Movie Awards nominees. Amazon Studios ' Air and A24's Past Lives tied for
1488-572: The HCA hosted their 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards at the Beverly Hilton . The two-night event dedicated one night to broadcast and cable networks and the other to streaming platforms. Dulcé Sloan hosted night one while Cameron Esposito hosted night two. On October 13, 2022, HCA President Nikki Fowler announced the Inaugural Creative Arts Awards , "dedicated to celebrating those behind the scenes who don't often get
1550-482: The Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) is factually inaccurate. At no time have we tried to influence the awards votes of our members or make any suggestion to talent or studios that we would or could exercise such influence. During our awards outreach to studios, networks, and personal representatives, we presented an opportunity to have their talent attend and/or present at our ceremonies. During these conversations, we acknowledged that our awards ceremonies took place during
1612-581: The Hollywood Palace from a black-and-white TV studio to the network's first West-Coast color broadcast facility during the 1965 summer hiatus. On September 18, 1965, The Hollywood Palace began to be broadcast in full color. The Lawrence Welk Show moved from the ABC-Talmadge lot alternating their taping schedule with the Hollywood Palace. ABC installed four RCA TK-41 color cameras and renovated the Welk stage to color during this period. The Welk show moved back to
1674-478: The Host introduction and musical segment opened the program, the original set would transform—on camera—into a new stage setting for the next performer and act! By not going into a commercial break, sometimes the second act and setting would transform into a third act altered stage set transformation. This became the novelty for the variety hour. And made the audience stick with the tube by not switching channels during
1736-579: The Perry Como TV series, the network bought the variety concept as a high-end mid-season replacement. Since ABC had cancelled The Jerry Lewis Show, the studio facility had been completely renovated. The Network needed something to fulfill their long-term lease for the stage-studio space. ABC-TV never wanted to be burdened with property, preferring to rent a facility. Zodiac Productions established by Vanoff and Harbach brought together their same staff that they had put together four months previously taping
1798-621: The Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. On August 29, 2021, the HCA held its inaugural Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards . The event was originally to take place in-person but was shifted to virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Ashley Menzel said, "Over these past 14 months, many of us have been watching more television than ever before. This is why we are absolutely delighted that our first in-person event for 2021 will begin with
1860-583: The anti-SLAPP law to thwart the HCA’s allegations. On June 21, 2024, Variety announced that The Hollywood Creative Alliance has ended its defamation lawsuit against the Critics Choice Association, as both sides announced Friday that they had reached an “amicable agreement.” In a joint announcement between CCA CEO Joey Berlin and HCA CEO Scott Menzel, the two sides said that the Critics Choice Association will once again allow its members to also be
1922-410: The association’s anti-SLAPP motion, then took the case under submission and issued a final ruling on Tuesday. “In conclusion, evidence properly adduced by plaintiffs shows not only that the parties were competitors, but also that (the association) made the statements at issue here to advance (its) business,” the judge wrote, adding that the association cannot use the commercial business-speech exemption of
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1984-583: The board of directors at the San Diego International Film Festival , which he has also hosted or co-hosted with Jeffrey Lyons since 2015. Scott Mantz is the host of the popular Star Trek TOS podcast, Enterprise Incidents with Scott and Steve. In August 2022, Mantz and the HCA were the subjects of an article in The Hollywood Reporter after numerous members resigned, including the group's president, amid
2046-663: The cancelation of the Lewis show, ABC renamed the building The Hollywood Palace. Launched in January 1964, The Hollywood Palace was a one-hour weekly variety series with a rotating roster of headliner guest hosts. Bing Crosby served as m.c. in the debut show, the series finale and more than thirty episodes in between. Other hosts included Liberace, Jimmy Durante, Ginger Rogers, Victor Borge, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Cyd Charisse and Tony Martin, Van Johnson, Betty Hutton, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Judy Garland, Alice Faye & Phil Harris, Groucho Marx and Louis Armstrong [2] . The program
2108-788: The first time on January 24, 1927. It was designed in the Spanish Baroque style by the architectural team of Henry L. Gogerty (1894–1990) and Carl Jules Weyl (1890–1948) in 1926–1927. There was an unrelated, later theater Hollywood Playhouse at 1445 North Las Palmas Avenue. During the Great Depression, the Hollywood Theatre operated under the Federal Theatre Project of the Works Progress Administration , and
2170-586: The group's members had recently resigned, "roughly 7 percent of its membership tally just two weeks ago" as a result of one member's actions and ultimate removal "for violating numerous HCA bylaws, including harassment, bullying, slander, sharing member-only information with non-members and breaking the code of conduct." The claims made in the THR article were debunked in June of 2024 via court documents posted by Variety. On June 2, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that HCA President Nikki Fowler had resigned from
2232-466: The guidance of corporate operation strategist Leslie Short of the Cavu Group, included a mostly new board and an expansion of its membership scope, which it described as “critics, entertainment journalists, content creators, industry influencers and creatives.” On October 4, 2023, Deadline reported that the Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) added new stunt performer and international categories. With
2294-435: The integrity of our awards,” the message reads. “Of course, that HCA threat was empty, but CCA cannot ignore this.” As a result, if members wish to remain a part of the CCA, they had to inform them that they have "successfully resigned" from the HCA. On January 18, 2024, the HCA issued a statement responding to Critics Choice Association 's new policy: “The recent statement made by the Critics Choice Association (CCA) regarding
2356-503: The intersection of Hollywood and Vine , at 1735 N. Vine Street. It has previously been known as The Hollywood Playhouse , The WPA Federal Theatre , El Capitan Theatre , The Jerry Lewis Theatre , The Hollywood Palace and The Palace . It has a capacity of 1,500, and is located across the street from the Capitol Records Building . Originally known as The Hollywood Playhouse , the theater at 1735 N. Vine opened for
2418-571: The level of recognition they deserve." On December 15, 2022, Variety shared the list of nominations for the 6th Annual HCA Film Awards and the Inaugural HCA Creative Arts Awards noting that A24 's Everything Everywhere All at Once leads the HCA Film Awards total nominations with 16. On February 16, 2023, The Hollywood Critics Association announced a new partnership with KNEKT Television Network where
2480-413: The lobby staircase first landing, for balcony access, where tables and seating were arranged for balcony viewing of the band and dance floor below. One early production using the revamped facility was the 1983 Sheena Easton HBO concert special, Sheena Easton Live at the Palace, Hollywood . It was the venue for the performance portion of Bruce Willis' ACE nominated HBO special "The Return of Bruno", which
2542-461: The most nominations with seven each. On June 30, 2023, Gold Derby revealed the 2023 HCA Midseason Movie Awards winners. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was awarded Best Picture and Best Director. Past Lives won the most awards with three wins, including Best Actress for Greta Lee , Best Screenplay for Celine Song , and Best Indie Film. In December 2023, HCA renamed its awards to
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2604-406: The new categories, the HCA has said it aims to “promote stunt performers crucial role in bringing action-packed sequences to life on screen.” The organization has teamed with producer and editor David Sandeep Robert ( Hollywood’s Hard Hitters ), filmmaker Jason Strickland, and executive producer Leonard Shapiro to enact the changes. On January 10, 2018, the group held its first annual Film Awards at
2666-555: The nominations for the HCA Midseason Film Awards , which honor films that come out in the first half of the respected year. The nominations are announced the last week of June, and winners are announced the first week of July. The Hollywood Critics Association announced that they were launching the HCA TV Awards on March 24, 2021. The inaugural TV awards ceremony took place on August 22, 2021. The following
2728-580: The normal network scheduled commercial break. Because the producers had Las Vegas and Reno showroom acts available to import for the variety acts, the producers were able to fly these performers into LA-Burbank for the show. The adjacent parking lot became an extra bonus for the show to book in high-flying wire walking and aerialist & trapeze performers, as well as animal acts which required large set-up space. These types of acts were not possible on Ed Sullivan's CBS show. Frank Sinatra's lone visit as host paired him with jazz legend Count Basie . Sammy Davis Jr.
2790-417: The opportunity to choose to remain in the CCA. Simply confirm that you choose to do so and that you have resigned from HCA. And when it changes the offending name to something that reflects its laudable mission you can freely rejoin at that time, while remaining a CCA member in good standing." On January 16, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the board of the Critics Choice Association (CCA) enacted
2852-490: The organization. On June 14, 2023, The Wrap announced that the Hollywood Critics Association is restructuring and bringing in a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advisor. On August 28, 2023, the organization changed its name to Hollywood Creative Alliance with the guidance of corporate operation strategist Leslie Short of the Cavu Group. Under Short's instruction, the HCA was reformed as a 501 c6 membership-based non-profit organization. The restructure, handled by Menzel with
2914-567: The original Avalon located in Boston, Massachusetts at 15 Lansdowne Street in a historic building of its own, right behind Fenway Park . The original Avalon and its sister club Axis were closed and demolished in 2007 to make way for The House of Blues. Avalon Hollywood's success led Adelman to expand in the area by opening Club 86 in October 2007 in the old Hillview Apartment building at Hudson Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard , where Rudolph Valentino
2976-584: The power of female filmmakers and we wanted to embrace it," said Scott Mantz. In early 2019, the organization had a film discussion podcast called "Film Critics Weekly" on the defunct online broadcasting network "Popcorn Talk". In 2019, the organization rebranded as Hollywood Critics Association. On May 15, 2020, the organization organized a Film & Television Triviathon to collect funds for COVID-19 recovery. On August 9, 2022, The Hollywood Critics Association partnered with Petco Love and Big Love Animal Rescue to turn their television awards ceremonies into
3038-639: The preeminent venue in Los Angeles to see up and coming acts as well as established ones wanting to play an intimate venue. In the mid-2000s Avalon Hollywood also hosted many one-time events, including a political fundraiser where the Black Eyed Peas performed, an anniversary party for Us Weekly , and a birthday party for Bruce Willis . Many top EDM artists and deejays have played at Avalon's "Avaland" nights since it opened, including Tiesto , Marcus Schulz , Sasha , Digweed and Paul Oakenfold . The owner, John Lyons used to own and operate
3100-484: The proscenium was extended by filling (pouring concrete into) the original orchestra pit. A stage-centered 4' wide concrete camera ramp connected the stage apron with a 6' deep camera aisle against the auditorium back wall. The "level" concrete ramp and stage apron supported the Chapman Crane required for video taping talent and performers. The TV control booth was situated on the left rear auditorium side facing
3162-527: The second floor offices. The box office, on the right of the outdoor lobby, open daily for the ABC page staff to distribute audience tickets for The Jerry Lewis Show and all of ABC's Talmadge Lot TV shows, including the Lawrence Welk show and game shows, The entire building's exterior and interior were freshly finished and painted, new carpets in the main lobby, center staircase up to the cleaned up balcony floor, refurbished balcony seating. Following
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#17327943287573224-407: The stage (which would be camera left). Behind the control booth was the video tape room where Ampex video tape machines were located. A Vine Street access door provided entry and load-in for equipment. In the auditoriums' right side (camera right) the concrete level floor, connecting the apron, was filled in to the back auditorium wall. This became the orchestra/band area. William "Bill" Morris III
3286-418: The theater The Jerry Lewis Theatre . The stage had an existing rope counterweight fly system. The backstage second floor fly weights are located stage right. Located stage left are the double-load in doors that the stage alley connected and leads to and from Vine Street. All stage scenery was moved in and out of the stage load-in entrance. Opposite this stage load-in door was the "star dressing room" which
3348-441: The theatre to private businessman Dennis Lidtke, who restored it and reopened it four years later with an abridged name, The Palace . The theater's audience seating area was removed. The audience raked floor was leveled to flush (same level) out from the lobby entrance area to the stage apron. Bands were located on the stage area. A double staircase was installed against the auditoriums back wall with an open arch which connected to
3410-593: Was a frequent guest performer and Dean Martin's two hosting assignments in 1964 led to his own NBC-TV variety series. Vanoff and Harbach allowed Martin to come to the studio on tape day with very little, if any, rehearsal. Never rehearsing musical segments, he sang numbers cold while the band played keep-up! Rowan and Martin, ditto! The Palace was a springboard for many personalities getting a series shot. Fred Astaire hosted four shows which opened negotiations with NBC-TV for their own Fred Astaire Emmy-winning special. The program revived many show business careers. ABC converted
3472-608: Was a huge success and continued for more than seven years (194 episodes), concluding on February 4, 1970. ABC continued to use the studio-building, taping replacement programming-series, and other TV broadcast programs. (ABC relocated the Lawrence Welk Syndicated Show from their ABC-lot stage E back to the Palace in the mid 1970s, until the Welk Group moved the show to CBS Television City for two of its latter seasons.) The Hollywood Palace television series
3534-557: Was a venue for government-sponsored theatrical events. In the 1940s, the theatre was renamed The El Capitan Theatre and was used for a long-running live burlesque variety show called Ken Murray's Blackouts . In the 1940s, Bob Hope's NBC radio show originated from the El Capitan. In the 1950s, the theatre was converted by NBC into a television studio. It was from a set on this stage that Richard Nixon delivered his famous " Checkers speech " on September 23, 1952. This event
3596-611: Was an ABC-TV West Coast production inaugurated by the network to compete with the Sunday-night CBS-TV Ed Sullivan show. ABC approached Nick Vanoff and Bill Harbach, open for their suggesting a prestige variety hour format. In response to the network, Vanoff and Harbach asked Bing Crosby to be primary host for a variety-vaudeville format program, and to break up his hosting assignments with notable Hollywood movie celebrities alternating host assignments. With Vanoff/Harbach's New York based production affiliation with
3658-463: Was completely rebuilt for Jerry Lewis. The first floor dressing room had a small front bar with a mirrored back bar, an upright piano, and a sofa lounge area. A circular spiral metal stairway led to the second floor, a make-up mirrored counter desk, with a Hollywood bed/couch. The adjacent toilet suite was equipped with a wall mounted telephone for Lewis to conduct business while using the facilities and his make-up area. The front stage apron in front of
3720-402: Was directed by Jim Yukich. It was written and produced by Bruce Willis, Paul Flattery and Jim Yukich, and co-written by Bruce DiMattia. Avalon (as The Palace ) is featured prominently in the film Against All Odds . The punk band Ramones played their 2263rd and final show here on August 6, 1996. It was recorded for billboard live for the album We're Outta Here! . The building has hosted
3782-656: Was home to the NBC shows The Colgate Comedy Hour , Truth or Consequences and This Is Your Life . Upon completion of the NBC "Color City" studios in Burbank, NBC vacated the theater and ABC moved in, with The Lawrence Welk Show ,originating from the El Capitan. In 1963 American Broadcasting Company (ABC) television renovated the building, spending $ 400,000. Jerry Lewis used the theater/radio studio for his weekly Saturday night television program (lasting 13 weeks from September to December 1963) [1] , and appropriately renamed
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#17327943287573844-472: Was the show's art director. He positioned a host platform on the left side stage, which had hydraulic lifts, during the course of Lewis conducting interviews with guests, the "home base" desk seating area could be raised 8 feet above the stage floor. The balcony audience could view the host and talent and the Chapman Crane Camera could be at eye level with talent. Stage center was reserved as
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