August 1, 2003

On the Prowl for Telegenic Experts

By KATE COE

A television producer asks you to appear in a documentary -- here's what to expect

Television today is awash in nonfiction programming. A&E, the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, Bravo, Oxygen, and dozens more present hours of documentary programs every week that explore everything from the history of hot dogs to how to ward off hypothermia. On any given day, as many as 2.5 million viewers tune into these shows. And every show has at least one "expert" or academic who can give

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