Chapter 309 Even if the King of Heaven is here, it won’t work
“Next, it’s the turn of the sketch category. The only shows that have been submitted so far are Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao’s “Actor Test”.”
"Let us welcome them to the stage with warm applause, and after the performance is over, everyone must comment."
As soon as Deng Zaijun finished speaking, almost everyone present applauded, with eyes full of expectation.
After all, every time I think of "Pepper Noodles" at the Yanjing TV Spring Festival Gala, people can't help but raise the corners of their mouths.
"Wow, wow, wow."
Accompanied by waves of applause, Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao were full of confidence and raised their hands.
Fang Yan accompanied Gong Qie and watched their rehearsal quietly. Compared with last year's "Actor Test", it was obvious that they had improved by leaps and bounds!
The first version only had an outline, no fixed lines, and relied entirely on the improvisations of Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao.
But with the experience accumulated in "Pepper Noodles", not only the lines and positions were designed, but also a lot of baggage.
Shake a bag, and everyone onlookers will be amused.
Gradually, not only the members of the creative team were moved to tears, but even the employees of the sports hotel were laughing from ear to ear.
For more than half an hour, there was endless laughter.
The air inside and outside the house is full of joy.
When the performance ended, it immediately won the applause of the whole house. Many people stood up and applauded.
"It really made me laugh so hard that I burst into tears."
Gong Qie raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
“Use this.”
Fang Yan thoughtfully handed over the handkerchief.
Gong Qie saw that it was the original handkerchief and smiled sweetly. At this moment, the voices of criticism and questioning from the creative team immediately broke the ambiguous atmosphere.
"The performance is very good, but does it take too long?"
"Yes, and some details are a bit rough and not detailed enough. It would be best to rearrange it and compress the time."
“This show looks at Coca-Cola, but it has no basis in life and no main idea. "
"..."
Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao accepted all kinds of opinions cheerfully at first, but when they heard " This kind of program with no educational significance will be controversial." When he heard this, his face immediately fell.
"I don't like hearing this anymore. What do you mean by 'no educational significance'?" Chen Peisi curled his lips, ""Pepper Noodles" has no educational significance, and it didn't even appear in Yanjing TV's Spring Festival Gala."
< br>A leader wearing glasses replied: "That's different. Yanjing TV is a local TV station, but this is CCTV's Spring Festival Gala!"
"Hey, what's the difference?"
Chen Peisi said dissatisfied: "Isn't the Spring Festival Gala just for the people to celebrate the New Year happily?"
Then he looked at Fang Yan , "When Teacher Fang first directed Yanjing Taiwan to organize the Spring Festival Gala, he clearly stated that it was to 'entertain the public'."
"I have said so many words, but you only remember these four words." Fang Yan said: "What I gave Yanjingtai is a 16-word policy, which is close to life, entertains the public, is suitable for both refined and popular tastes, and is suitable for all ages. I think These 16 characters are also suitable for CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala.”
Someone in the creative team said: “I think we can add 4 more characters for entertaining, political education and propaganda. Don’t let your work fall behind.”
Fang Yan glanced sideways: “Can preaching make the audience laugh?”
“Teacher Fang is right, when the audience thinks you are educating people. Sometimes, the work will give the audience an uncomfortable feeling.”
Chen Peisi agreed, “That’s the most tiring time!”
"This...this..."
Those who raised objections looked at Wang Feng, obviously letting him, the director of the station, make the decision.
Huang Yihe came to the rescue in time and said: "I think the biggest problem in "Actor Test" at the moment is the length. Peisi and Shimao, you still have to think carefully about how to shorten the time while retaining the essence. As for The educational significance will be discussed later.”
“Yes, today is just the first meeting of the creative team.”
Wang Feng used the opportunity to change the topic.
For the 1983 Spring Festival Gala, CCTV had no experience and did not find sponsors like Yanjing TV.
In 1984, CCTV was preparing to imitate Yanjing TV, but unfortunately, no state-owned enterprise was willing to sponsor it.
After all, when it comes to advertising on TV, many state-owned units don’t even realize the terrifying value it contains.
As a result, Fang Yan did his part and helped Han Yuemin win it over anyone else.
Now, the small clothing workshop has to prepare for the smoke coming from the sewing machine.
…………
Time flies by and the Golden Rooster Awards are held as scheduled.
Gong Jie, Zhang Yimou, Huo Jianqi and other nominees all participated.
On the other hand, Fang Yan, who was once again nominated for Best Screenplay, took the initiative to absent himself and went to work in the editorial department of "October" as usual. ,
After all, if nothing else happens, I will be seconded to "People's Literature" after the year.
With one hand supporting the rice, with the other hand on the paper, I carefully wrote the program arranged for the 1984 Spring Festival Gala.
"Yang Liping, "The Dance of the Birds"."
"Traditional ancient color tricks, "Three Immortals Return to the Cave"."
"..."
< br>Sometimes scribbling and correcting, sometimes writing and drawing, my brain gradually sorted out a clear and visible thread.
At this moment, Uncle Qin's voice came from downstairs, "Teacher Fang, someone is looking for you downstairs!"
"Here he is!"
Fang Yan hurried downstairs, surprised. It was discovered that it was Huang Yihe and Jiang Kun who came. Jiang Kun said urgently: "Teacher Fang, something happened!"
Fang Yan frowned and heard Huang Yihe say that there was a huge problem in inviting Hong Kong and Taiwan singers to the Spring Festival Gala.
Even if the superior leaders agree, there are not many channels for contact between the mainland and Xiangjiang. CCTV does not know how to get in touch with people like Zhang Mingmin, Wang Mingquan, Xi Xiulan, and their brokerage companies. The issues involved are very complicated.
“You can ask the Sanlian Bookstore in Xiangjiang or the Xiangjiang Branch of Xinhua News Agency to convey this to you.”
Fang Yan pondered for a moment and recommended Shi Nansheng.
Huang Yihe said happily: "I have written it down!"
Fang Yan asked: "If it is for this matter, there is no need for you to go there in person, there must be bigger problems, right? ?”
"I really can't hide it from Teacher Fang."
Jiang Kun said truthfully, "When Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao were arranging the skit, they ran away without saying hello!"
Fang Yan said in surprise: "What does running away mean?" "
"Just be a deserter, give up the program, and quit the Spring Festival Gala."
Jiang Kun said: "I haven't seen them in the hotel since yesterday. silhouette.”
"Where are they?"
The dialect didn't make any waves, and even made me want to laugh.
Huang Yihe sighed, "We searched for a long time, and finally the director of the Bayi Factory called and we knew he was there."
"Then let's go quickly."
Fang Yan said as he walked, "By the way, there must be a reason why they ran away."
Huang Yihe said that Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao lived in the Sports Hotel with good food and drink, and did not have to spend food stamps or gas stamps, but they were always unhappy in their creations. Maybe they felt guilty and embarrassed to continue eating for free. If you live in vain, just quit on your own initiative.
"I'm afraid that's not the case..."
Fang Yan saw through it but didn't say anything. He was dragged away by the two men to the Bayi Factory.
…………
Fengtai Liuli Bridge, where the Bayi Factory is located.
In the rehearsal room, Zhu Shimao was earnestly persuading Chen Peisi to go back to the hotel.
“If you don’t go, I won’t go!”
Chen Peisi said: “Everything must be clear. Is our sketch bringing happiness to the audience or educating the audience?”
"Peisi, this is the order of the factory director himself."
Zhu Shimao said, "He asked us to cooperate with CCTV Spring Festival Gala work."
"Even the King of Heaven, I must have done everything right!"
Chen Peisi said: "The revision suggestions we proposed are so good, isn't it because we didn't follow what they said and added no educational significance? This is also called Wrong? It won’t work this way, that won’t work either, it’s all rejected. In this case, we won’t serve you!”< br>
Zhu Shimao said: "This is not a solution. CCTV just made several more calls."
Chen Peisi suddenly became stubborn: "I won't go, I won't go. , I can't be so confused..."
Suddenly, with a bang, the door was opened.
"Chen Xiaoer! Zhu Shimao!"
Looking along the voice, Zhu Shimao was excited, "Teacher Fang, why are you here?!"
Chen Peisi grinned. , "Hey, Teacher Fang!"
Fang Yan stood in front of Huang Yihe and Jiang Kun, narrowing his eyes, "Why, do you want us to visit the thatched cottage and invite you back?"
Chen Peisi said: "Teacher Fang, how dare we two do that? ! ”
"Then what are you mumbling about?"
Fang Yan raised his eyebrows, "I still like your unruly look just now, how about you recover?"
Chen Peisi said awkwardly He smiled and said: " No, no, no, teacher Fang, don’t make fun of me.”
Fang Yan asked, “Tell me, why do you want to quit?”
“Some people are too bullying!”
Before Chen Peisi could finish speaking, Zhu Shimao hurriedly answered.
When they were re-arranging the script, they encountered difficulties. Many of the wonderful baggage they had designed before were cut off. They felt aggrieved, ashamed and very angry.
If it is to shorten the duration, then forget it.
The reason why it can be rejected is that it has no positive meaning and it is not advisable to purely please the public.
“I lost my temper at that time and told Lao Mao, ‘We don’t want to serve you anymore, let’s go’!”
Chen Peisi patted his chest and said, "Teacher Fang, if you want to blame me, just blame me. I do things for myself." I don’t want to perform in the Spring Festival Gala.”
Zhu Shi. Mao agreed to rearrange the arrangement, but Chen Peisi disagreed and said, "I'm stupid and can't remember the words."
"Then you can change it, I'll change it to "Pepper Noodles" How about a pantomime sketch?”
Look left and right in Dialect.
In the end, Chen Peisi reluctantly agreed for the sake of Teacher Fang:
“It’s okay to go back, but you have to tell me first, how to change this "Actor Test"?"
“Have you ever heard of cross talk drama?”
(End of this chapter)