My experiences working in TV, part 4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ม.ค. 2024
- Part 4! I’ve worked on countless TV shows over the years and one thing I’ve learned, behind the scenes of TV is NOTHING like people think! This is part 4 of my experiences working in TV, these are my personal opinions and may or may not accurately represent several unnamed major networks ;)
I love hearing your experiences, but it sucks that you got treated the way you did. I am so glad you stood your ground and you knew your rights. Hats off to you sir.
Thank you!
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Chris’s version of Hell is having to explain to the public that reality tv isn’t real while also explaining that alligators don’t love him.
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hope to see a part 5, it is realy cool to watch you talk your past experiencies.
Thanks!! This was the last one, at least for now.
Chris you are an amazing animal trainer and I've learned so much from you I'm sorry you were put through those situations and I'm glad that I actually never seen any of them. I actually thoroughly enjoy watching the real you!!!!
I appreciate that!
Thank you for all the insight into “reality” tv! I enjoy hearing all the stories and anecdotes you give and watching how you and Casper interact! You give so much insight into how he thinks as a gator, and proper respect for animals!
My dad used to call the tv the "idiot box" and there were certain shows he wouldn't let us watch, but we watched ALL the nature shows, like Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Jacques Cousteau, and National Geographic before they had to abbreviate their name to dumb it down for the audiences tv was creating. I cannot watch most nature shows now, because I see what they're doing and I yell at the tv!! (Science teacher here) What the MORONS don't realize is that the REAL work that you do with the crocodilians is far more interesting and mesmerizing than their garbage! So glad to have the pure, unfiltered Chris Gillette to watch as much as i want!
Wow....I admire your ability to not choke someone! The fact that those jerks get to just walk away after they did that to you makes me angry. The fact that the poorly built structure ended up being someone's favorite show...well that's just something wrong with them. Always love ur videos. Thank you for making videos.
PS: I can't wait until episode 5, I have seen them all, and yes I always watch until the end.
That's so messed up they the producers cancelled the show when you told everyone and your friends you were on it just to have it cancelled without you having a explanation or a reason why it was cancelled 💔👌glad your getting the recognition you deserve 💙
Thank you!
Just watched all four parts and this was really enlightening. Thank you for taking the time to explain these experiences, I'm glad you always stay true to your own beliefs regardless of hoe many shows tested your limits. That tapir one was simultaneously hilarious and terrifying 😂
Thank you!
I have really enjoyed these series learned so much it’s not fair how they treat you or anybody else. Your great with these beasts.
Thanks!
Great case study in being conscientious to what you put your name towards and how to present yourself. Thanks for sharing.
Went through all 4 parts and I enjoyed all of them. Really felt your passion for your work and it’s a shame what they did just to get the drama without caring about how it affects your career. Here’s looking forward to more educational contents and more of Casper being Casper 😊
I know you from the Garorboys on animal planet. I have seen all 4 episode ( twice) and have respect for you and keep on supporting your sanctuary 🐊 Greetings from the Netherlands
Letss gooo
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This sounded therapeutic for you. 👏
It was lol, I was telling George I doubt anyone is going to want to watch four parts on this but I’m putting it out there just for me lol
This series of videos have just popped up on my feed. I had no idea you had been on TV. I found you via your FB videos. I genuinely despise television, especially 'reality' shows.
TV shows: Trailblazers, Unmasking Monsters Below and Gator Boys.
Omg I am livid myself I can’t imagine how you have to keep dealing with it. I fell for it for a bit on tv but stopped and for that I am actually grateful it was unintentional. The first video I saw of you and the alligators (maybe Casper maybe a few like longjaws). Honestly that first video helped something I wanted to know and felt with one experience when I made it to the south (Louisiana) I want to ask how you and gabby feel about something but don’t want my comment to be a novel. Thank you for the series and info I appreciate it and all the work you and your circle of trusted people do! I am from NY so we have some interesting wildlife life but I’ve always been more like your gf and yourself with interest in reptiles and animals in other countries etc. happy new year to your circle!
This sounds so frustrating from your perspective, you and Casper are awesome.
Tell me about it😂
I enjoyed this quite a bit, got to listen to most of it on my way back from work. Sorry you had to experience all these hardships but it seems like you learned a lot, and know what you are willing to do with your skills. Hopefully your following keeps growing and you get the tv show that you want! ❤ Thanks for all your content! ❤❤ love you Casper ❤❤❤
Thank you!
I've been through the same, and I know and feel your frustration.
I've come to meet you (sort of...) through social media only.
Thank you for all you do, and to Gabby, as well, for her work and her being your personal pitbull/protector against human predators, lol 😆
Thank you!
I enjoy listening to these videos, would love to hear more stories, if you manage to reach out and get responses from others that worked in TV, like you've talked about before.
Loved all the videos on your T.V experiences. Wish you could tell the name of the shows though, I've always thought about how fake some shows are. I could listen to you talk all day. ❤🐊
Well done for sticking to your morals, another interesting segment in this series.
Thanks!
Bless you chris! Loved the vid❤
Everything that's worth it in this life comes with a struggle. If you can do what you love, on your terms, you've already won. Maintaining integrity matters more than notariety. Famous people aren't known for their happiness, but people with purpose inspire quietly, and for far longer than 15 minutes of fame. Purpose driven conservationists leave behind legacies that inspire for generations. Being known for the right things takes longer than being known for the sake of vanity.
Lov this, i have used some of your ideas to train two water dragons, they have now been visiting me for 8 years. They are Super chilled now, at the start of summer after their hibernation they come knocking on the window to call me. For food obviously. Reptiles appear seriously smart. Note, water dragons are small and harmless.
Sad, interesting and fascinating, thank you Chris, stay well.
Thanks!
Great video, Chris, thank you! I do enjoy your longer talking videos.
Glad you like them!
I always look forward to your videos.
I appreciate that!
I always look forward to your videos and learning about animals. That is horrible the way you were treated by tv.
Thank you!
Once again I love your videos so sorry to hear about the lousy way you were treated on those shows.
I've watched all the parts to your tv experiences and I just KNEW that at some point the bad enclosure story was gonna come up. I remember watching that scene from that show when it aired and thinking "There's no way this is real." because it was very obvious you were far more capable than they were making you seem, and I could even tell you seemed a little baffled and confused about what was going on. And then watching you get scolded for it irritated the heck out of me. I hated the way they portrayed you on that show.
I was so happy when I eventually came across your content on social media and saw that you were doing what you love and making fun educational content out of it. You're definitely one of the most genuine animal educators I know of (and I know of a lot). You clearly care more about the animals and their wellbeing and spreading factual information than you do about trying to "go viral", and would never do anything that goes against those things in order to do so, which I unfortunately can't say for a lot of the animal educators I see online these days.
Thank you for all that you (and Gabby too!) do! ❤
Thanks so much!
Loved the series
Thanks!
I loved Steve Irwin. But hearing this stuff, and from your other vids on this, does make me wonder about what he was really like behind the camera. He was probably a dream simp to the TV producers back in the day (before he got big). Today, his legacy isn't just his personal one and passion for nature... it's also a big commercial enterprise (which was part of his and families motivation all along $).
If Steve's legacy had remained a personal one, he would not have had the power to educate as many people as he and his family did and continue to do. They had to go big to reach the masses; can you understand that concept?
I think if you wanna be in another TV show that you need to have an agent or an attorney, go over the contract or stipulate in a contract that you have final say over editing rights so they can’t misrepresent you or you have legal grounds to sue for damage of reputation. Just as I typed this up addressed it….🤣🤣
Was in a rush the other day so I rewatched. I totally enjoyed the videos and don't think they were too long at all. I know it's only a possibility as of right now but hoping this new prospect goes through for you and that you have creative control. Seems like all reality shows are either extremely fake and scripted or they are edited to the point of fakeness. Either way , people are silly if they believe all the reality shows are 100 real. It ain't fun to be accused of something you didn't do let alone it being aired on national television. ❤️🐊
Hey Chris. This is somewhat unrelated, but I have this one very small Shih Tzu dog who is incredibly aggressive and desobidient, and always goes to bite anyone whether it is go pet him, or to pug drops on his eyes, or to put on the leash to go outside. No matter what, you get close to him, he will bite 😅 I have to get on top of him and hold the back of hist neck so he can bite, when I am putting drops in his eyes, or putting the leash. You are a very good animal trainer, so if you could give any tips about it, or make a video about it, that would be much appreciated! Keep up the great work
Haha not my forte, but there are tons of dog trainers out there that can help you!
Any updates on getting your own show ?
The same people write the news and also the history books. They have for generations.
chris, since the day steve irwin died, jeff corwin and brady barr left the big networks, theres almost no good tv nature show out there. i got the opportunity to work with a famous british naturalist and tv presenter and he was great. but again the networks are very very bad for the image of their hosts in many cases. and i am a firm believer if you have a interesting host who understands animals, one who loves them and is still able to sell the thing right to the average joe and just is exciting and entertaining by handling the animal in a cool way you dont need no fake drama or situations!
Were you involved with the capture of Casper or was he brought to your shelter?
Casper is at Everglades Outpost down in S. FL, NOT at Chris' wildlife rescue in N. FL.
if i ever win the lottery. i might hit you up and well make something happen😂
The problem with TV series is that they think they're ordering a Starbucks, for them waiting 6 hours is like waiting a decade, the only ones that have an authentic approach for me are animal documentaries, those that live on a daily basis with them. They are 2 different worlds, and I easily understand your annoyance
Chris, why don't you any Casper feeding videos!??
Probably because Casper is just very calm and not as interesting of a challenge to feed, especially being semi alone unless mates are around
Those aggravating people are not your real fans, we are your real fans.
If it makes you feel any better, i came away from seeing the "this gator loves me" segment thinking he was a dope for insisting that name=food conditioning for love, not that you were wrong
Is it just me or is Casper’s color getting darker?
How come some gators like Mocho and Loki form friendships, and why do they hang out together even when they’re not mating? What do they get out of the relationship?
We’re not sure! More work needs to be done
But, did you REALLY train that gator?
Just kidding my man.
Wow - so glad you refuse to do that kind of work any more without creative control. You have to have control over your own job experiences. I've never seen you on any television shows; now if I do I'll know the truth of them.
It's incredibly dumb and irresponsible to say something like "Alligators come to you because they love you" on any media platform with a wide range and large audience. Portraying Alligator-training like this can literally get people killed.
I know it
was Gator boys