[Editors] Editors Digest, Vol 75, Issue 8
Carol Sardo
csardo at MIT.EDU
Fri Nov 20 15:52:28 EST 2009
I couldn't agree more Emily! I had a very strong reaction to the title
"Go-To-Guy" and wrote the following response to Jennifer Hirsch directly; I
was reluctant to vent to the entire group (didn't want to appear to be
ranting!).
Thanks for 'listening',
Carol
p.s. Nancy DuVergne-Smith, I love "Go-To-Geek"!
Here is my e-mail from 11/18/09 to Jennifer Hirsh:
Hi Jennifer,
Do you happen to know if Mr. McGuire is entertaining any notions of
featuring women in his new series?
If so, then it seems that the title, "Go-To Guy", is a bit dated. I mean,
Superman is a man, Wonder Woman is a woman, Astro Boy is a boy, and Bat Girl
is a girl. So is "Go-To Guy" intended to always be a guy? If so, then why
would I want to watch a show that slights 1/2 of the population in its
title?
I am being mostly rhetorical, partly facetious, and partly serious. It is
just frustrating to still have to bring these issues to the forefront, even
in the 21st century.
Thanks for "listening" and sorry for venting on you. Feel free to share my
e-mail with Mr. McGuire.
Kindly,
Carol Sardo
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:59 -0500
From: "Emily Ranken" <emranken at MIT.EDU>
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One idea I have is to change the name of the show. Didn't anyone else have
a reaction to the title? As if guys are the only ones with specialized
knowledge, ingenuity and arcane information.
Emily
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Jennifer Hirsch
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:03 AM
To: editors
Subject: [Editors] Looking for ideas for pilot of new show
Hi all,
Below is an inquiry from a producer who is working on a pilot for a new
show. He's looking for some ideas and thought you all might have some good
ones. You can reply to me and I will compile and send along to him.
Thanks,
Jen Hirsch
MIT News Office
Media Relations
X3-1682
________________________
The "Go-To Guy" is a series of half-hour documentaries highlighting
specialized knowledge, ingenuity, and arcane information that will surprise,
enlighten, and entertain.
Each show will feature three unique individuals who solve a problem.
In some cases, the problem is solved by a person who is the only person who
still has archaic knowledge or tools - a man like Louis Gentile of Quincy,
who is one of the few people who can repair 100 year old player pianos. In
our pilot episode, he is called to fix one of two remaining Steinway player
pianos, owned by a little old lady in Wellesley.
In contrast to these kinds of generational stories, there will be stories
that highlight young people with cutting edge technology dealing with
problems of the present and future. I am hoping I can find some of these
stories at MIT.
Other problems will find their solution through horizontal thinking or
cross-disciplinary interaction: A medical supply company invents a
remarkable polyethylene thread that is stronger and more flexible than metal
- the only problem is that it is inherently slick, and difficult to tie off
in an operation. A medical doctor, immersed in knowledge of sailor's knots -
devises a unique series of knots that solves the problem.
I also like it when old technology finds new uses - for example, origami is
finding new scientific applications. This kind of problem-solving can be
described as "letting dead people solve your problem".
My hope is that you can alert me to stories that fit the general outline.
The Cryptographic voting story is interesting - but seems to take place
mainly out of state.
I look forward to hearing any and all ideas.
Yours truly,
DAN MCGUIRE
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:01 -0500
From: Jennifer Schmitt <schmittj at MIT.EDU>
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Amen!
On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Emily Ranken wrote:
> One idea I have is to change the name of the show. Didn?t anyone
> else have a reaction to the title? As if guys are the only ones
> with specialized knowledge, ingenuity and arcane information.
>
> Emily
>
> From: editors-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:editors-bounces at MIT.EDU] On
> Behalf Of Jennifer Hirsch
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:03 AM
> To: editors
> Subject: [Editors] Looking for ideas for pilot of new show
>
> Hi all,
> Below is an inquiry from a producer who is working on a pilot for a
> new show. He?s looking for some ideas and thought you all might
> have some good ones. You can reply to me and I will compile and
> send along to him.
> Thanks,
>
> Jen Hirsch
> MIT News Office
> Media Relations
> X3-1682
> ________________________
>
> The "Go-To Guy" is a series of half-hour documentaries highlighting
> specialized knowledge, ingenuity, and arcane information that will
> surprise, enlighten, and entertain.
>
> Each show will feature three unique individuals who solve a problem.
>
> In some cases, the problem is solved by a person who is the only
> person who still has archaic knowledge or tools - a man like Louis
> Gentile of Quincy, who is one of the few people who can repair 100
> year old player pianos. In our pilot episode, he is called to fix
> one of two remaining Steinway player pianos, owned by a little old
> lady in Wellesley.
>
> In contrast to these kinds of generational stories, there will be
> stories that highlight young people with cutting edge technology
> dealing with problems of the present and future. I am hoping I can
> find some of these stories at MIT.
>
> Other problems will find their solution through horizontal thinking
> or cross-disciplinary interaction: A medical supply company invents
> a remarkable polyethylene thread that is stronger and more flexible
> than metal - the only problem is that it is inherently slick, and
> difficult to tie off in an operation. A medical doctor, immersed in
> knowledge of sailor's knots - devises a unique series of knots that
> solves the problem.
>
> I also like it when old technology finds new uses - for example,
> origami is finding new scientific applications. This kind of problem-
> solving can be described as "letting dead people solve your problem".
>
> My hope is that you can alert me to stories that fit the general
> outline. The Cryptographic voting story is interesting - but seems
> to take place mainly out of state.
>
> I look forward to hearing any and all ideas.
>
> Yours truly,
> DAN MCGUIRE
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:47 -0500
From: Nancye Mims <nmims at MIT.EDU>
Subject: Re: [Editors] (no subject)
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Yes, I agree completely.
On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:17 PM, Jennifer Schmitt wrote:
> Amen!
>
> On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Emily Ranken wrote:
>
>> One idea I have is to change the name of the show. Didn?t anyone
>> else have a reaction to the title? As if guys are the only ones
>> with specialized knowledge, ingenuity and arcane information.
>>
>> Emily
>>
>> From: editors-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:editors-bounces at MIT.EDU] On
>> Behalf Of Jennifer Hirsch
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:03 AM
>> To: editors
>> Subject: [Editors] Looking for ideas for pilot of new show
>>
>> Hi all,
>> Below is an inquiry from a producer who is working on a pilot for a
>> new show. He?s looking for some ideas and thought you all might
>> have some good ones. You can reply to me and I will compile and
>> send along to him.
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jen Hirsch
>> MIT News Office
>> Media Relations
>> X3-1682
>> ________________________
>>
>> The "Go-To Guy" is a series of half-hour documentaries highlighting
>> specialized knowledge, ingenuity, and arcane information that will
>> surprise, enlighten, and entertain.
>>
>> Each show will feature three unique individuals who solve a problem.
>>
>> In some cases, the problem is solved by a person who is the only
>> person who still has archaic knowledge or tools - a man like Louis
>> Gentile of Quincy, who is one of the few people who can repair 100
>> year old player pianos. In our pilot episode, he is called to fix
>> one of two remaining Steinway player pianos, owned by a little old
>> lady in Wellesley.
>>
>> In contrast to these kinds of generational stories, there will be
>> stories that highlight young people with cutting edge technology
>> dealing with problems of the present and future. I am hoping I can
>> find some of these stories at MIT.
>>
>> Other problems will find their solution through horizontal thinking
>> or cross-disciplinary interaction: A medical supply company invents
>> a remarkable polyethylene thread that is stronger and more flexible
>> than metal - the only problem is that it is inherently slick, and
>> difficult to tie off in an operation. A medical doctor, immersed in
>> knowledge of sailor's knots - devises a unique series of knots that
>> solves the problem.
>>
>> I also like it when old technology finds new uses - for example,
>> origami is finding new scientific applications. This kind of problem-
>> solving can be described as "letting dead people solve your problem".
>>
>> My hope is that you can alert me to stories that fit the general
>> outline. The Cryptographic voting story is interesting - but seems
>> to take place mainly out of state.
>>
>> I look forward to hearing any and all ideas.
>>
>> Yours truly,
>> DAN MCGUIRE
>>
>>
>>
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:35:32 -0500
From: Teresa Hill <thill at MIT.EDU>
Subject: Re: [Editors] (no subject)
To: Nancye Mims <nmims at MIT.EDU>
Cc: "editors at mit.edu" <editors at mit.edu>
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How about the "Go-to Gang." "Dancing with the Gearheads"? A production
featuring teams of gearheads dropped on a tropical island and racing to
build a carbon-free energy source using only natural materials?
Nancye Mims wrote:
> Yes, I agree completely.
> On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:17 PM, Jennifer Schmitt wrote:
>
>
>> Amen!
>>
>> On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Emily Ranken wrote:
>>
>>
>>> One idea I have is to change the name of the show. Didn?t anyone
>>> else have a reaction to the title? As if guys are the only ones
>>> with specialized knowledge, ingenuity and arcane information.
>>>
>>> Emily
>>>
>>> From: editors-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:editors-bounces at MIT.EDU] On
>>> Behalf Of Jennifer Hirsch
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:03 AM
>>> To: editors
>>> Subject: [Editors] Looking for ideas for pilot of new show
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> Below is an inquiry from a producer who is working on a pilot for a
>>> new show. He?s looking for some ideas and thought you all might
>>> have some good ones. You can reply to me and I will compile and
>>> send along to him.
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jen Hirsch
>>> MIT News Office
>>> Media Relations
>>> X3-1682
>>> ________________________
>>>
>>> The "Go-To Guy" is a series of half-hour documentaries highlighting
>>> specialized knowledge, ingenuity, and arcane information that will
>>> surprise, enlighten, and entertain.
>>>
>>> Each show will feature three unique individuals who solve a problem.
>>>
>>> In some cases, the problem is solved by a person who is the only
>>> person who still has archaic knowledge or tools - a man like Louis
>>> Gentile of Quincy, who is one of the few people who can repair 100
>>> year old player pianos. In our pilot episode, he is called to fix
>>> one of two remaining Steinway player pianos, owned by a little old
>>> lady in Wellesley.
>>>
>>> In contrast to these kinds of generational stories, there will be
>>> stories that highlight young people with cutting edge technology
>>> dealing with problems of the present and future. I am hoping I can
>>> find some of these stories at MIT.
>>>
>>> Other problems will find their solution through horizontal thinking
>>> or cross-disciplinary interaction: A medical supply company invents
>>> a remarkable polyethylene thread that is stronger and more flexible
>>> than metal - the only problem is that it is inherently slick, and
>>> difficult to tie off in an operation. A medical doctor, immersed in
>>> knowledge of sailor's knots - devises a unique series of knots that
>>> solves the problem.
>>>
>>> I also like it when old technology finds new uses - for example,
>>> origami is finding new scientific applications. This kind of problem-
>>> solving can be described as "letting dead people solve your problem".
>>>
>>> My hope is that you can alert me to stories that fit the general
>>> outline. The Cryptographic voting story is interesting - but seems
>>> to take place mainly out of state.
>>>
>>> I look forward to hearing any and all ideas.
>>>
>>> Yours truly,
>>> DAN MCGUIRE
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:34:32 -0500
From: "Nancy DuVergne Smith" <ndsmith at MIT.EDU>
Subject: Re: [Editors] (no subject)
To: <thill at MIT.EDU>, "'Nancye Mims'" <nmims at MIT.EDU>
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HI all,
Or the Go-to Geek.
Nancy
Nancy DuVergne Smith
MIT Alumni Association | Editorial Director
W98-3rd Fl | 617-253-8217 | ndsmith at mit.edu
http://alum.mit.edu/ | Slice of MIT blog: http://alum.mit.edu/sliceofmit
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From: editors-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:editors-bounces at MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of
Teresa Hill
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 12:36 PM
To: Nancye Mims
Cc: editors at mit.edu
Subject: Re: [Editors] (no subject)
How about the "Go-to Gang." "Dancing with the Gearheads"? A production
featuring teams of gearheads dropped on a tropical island and racing to
build a carbon-free energy source using only natural materials?
Nancye Mims wrote:
> Yes, I agree completely.
> On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:17 PM, Jennifer Schmitt wrote:
>
>
>> Amen!
>>
>> On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Emily Ranken wrote:
>>
>>
>>> One idea I have is to change the name of the show. Didn't anyone
>>> else have a reaction to the title? As if guys are the only ones
>>> with specialized knowledge, ingenuity and arcane information.
>>>
>>> Emily
>>>
>>> From: editors-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:editors-bounces at MIT.EDU] On
>>> Behalf Of Jennifer Hirsch
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:03 AM
>>> To: editors
>>> Subject: [Editors] Looking for ideas for pilot of new show
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> Below is an inquiry from a producer who is working on a pilot for a
>>> new show. He's looking for some ideas and thought you all might
>>> have some good ones. You can reply to me and I will compile and
>>> send along to him.
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jen Hirsch
>>> MIT News Office
>>> Media Relations
>>> X3-1682
>>> ________________________
>>>
>>> The "Go-To Guy" is a series of half-hour documentaries highlighting
>>> specialized knowledge, ingenuity, and arcane information that will
>>> surprise, enlighten, and entertain.
>>>
>>> Each show will feature three unique individuals who solve a problem.
>>>
>>> In some cases, the problem is solved by a person who is the only
>>> person who still has archaic knowledge or tools - a man like Louis
>>> Gentile of Quincy, who is one of the few people who can repair 100
>>> year old player pianos. In our pilot episode, he is called to fix
>>> one of two remaining Steinway player pianos, owned by a little old
>>> lady in Wellesley.
>>>
>>> In contrast to these kinds of generational stories, there will be
>>> stories that highlight young people with cutting edge technology
>>> dealing with problems of the present and future. I am hoping I can
>>> find some of these stories at MIT.
>>>
>>> Other problems will find their solution through horizontal thinking
>>> or cross-disciplinary interaction: A medical supply company invents
>>> a remarkable polyethylene thread that is stronger and more flexible
>>> than metal - the only problem is that it is inherently slick, and
>>> difficult to tie off in an operation. A medical doctor, immersed in
>>> knowledge of sailor's knots - devises a unique series of knots that
>>> solves the problem.
>>>
>>> I also like it when old technology finds new uses - for example,
>>> origami is finding new scientific applications. This kind of problem-
>>> solving can be described as "letting dead people solve your problem".
>>>
>>> My hope is that you can alert me to stories that fit the general
>>> outline. The Cryptographic voting story is interesting - but seems
>>> to take place mainly out of state.
>>>
>>> I look forward to hearing any and all ideas.
>>>
>>> Yours truly,
>>> DAN MCGUIRE
>>>
>>>
>>>
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