MDA Telethon - Labor Day Weekend

BoxJam · Post by **BoxJam** » Wed Aug 08, 2001 1:38 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Marshall Ricks:
I like the multiple co-host idear. Is it okay if I could draw a huge 9 or 12 panel comic? Or would that be too much?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>We hadn't talked about size - a 9 or 12 panel
would be fine, I think. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Marshall Ricks:
 BTW, is this gonna' only be available to Keenspace/Spot cartoonists or what?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Open to anybody who wants in (by 8/22). <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Marshall Ricks:
What a great idea AltBrand! You guys rule!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Yes we do.------------------
<A HREF="http://www.boxjamsdoodle.com/" TARGET=_blank>BoxJam's Doodle</A> - the ballast
that keeps <A HREF="http://www.altbrand.com/" TARGET=_blank>Alt Brand</A> down.

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Wed Aug 08, 2001 3:18 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by BoxJam:
...Send us a comic strip written around the theme of the MDA Telethon. You can
write it as if your characters are *on* the Telethon (which, in our version,
will be hosted by .... **SOMEONE MENTIONED THE RAT PACK FOR THIS...SHOULD
WE DO THAT OR EACH SUBMIT A CHARACTER AND HAVE MULTIPLE CO-HOSTS?**)...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That all-caps remark was part of the internal rough draft of the note. We were talking about several characters to host the event.The Rat Pack from "Greystone Inn" will co-host along with characters from the other AltBrand strips filling the parts of the Ed McMahon role and local telethon hosts.I really think this idea has potential. Plus, even if half the audience donates a buck or two, we'll have a nice little sum to forward to a good cause.------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

BoxJam · Post by **BoxJam** » Wed Aug 08, 2001 11:08 am

ALTBRAND'S LABOR DAY TELETHONWhy should Jerry Lewis have all the fun? Get your tuxes on, your timpanis
tuned and your hair greased back. It's Telethon Time.Here's the plan: AltBrand is holding its version of the MDA Telethon. Send us a comic strip written around the theme of the MDA Telethon. You can
write it as if your characters are *on* the Telethon. Or you
can write it as a request for donations. Or you can chose another angle as
long as it's related to the MDA telethon.Keep 'em in good taste, we're going for a little publicity from MDA on this
one. If we *do* get attention from a major media market, it could mean some
new readers for your strip.Here's what AltBrand is gonna do: We're going to run the Telethon from Aug.
27 - 31. We'll update the site several times per day, so several strips will
appear each day -- in true Telethon style. (There will be a list of previous
strips to help people find all of the participants).We will set up a PayPal account to collect donations for the MDA. At the end
of the event, AltBrand will donate *all* of the money to the MDA. We'll not
be making any money from this.We're selling banner ads for the site at $100 per day. If you're interested,
contact one of the AltBrand cartoonists. All of this money will be added to
the MDA donation.DEADLINE:Get your strip to us by Aug. 22.
We'll need Aug. 23-26 to organize the event.
Send your strips to guigar@excite.com with the following information:Your name
Your e-mail
Your comic's URL
------------------
<A HREF="http://www.boxjamsdoodle.com/" TARGET=_blank>BoxJam's Doodle</A> - the ballast
that keeps <A HREF="http://www.altbrand.com/" TARGET=_blank>Alt Brand</A> down.[This message has been edited by BoxJam (edited 08-08-2001).]

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Thu Aug 09, 2001 5:34 am

We've got it designed and we're putting some spit-polish on it.We should be able to give youze guys a peek a little later. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">--Brad------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 3:56 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mt:
Ahh, is it only broadcast in the US? (I live in Canada). Got a nice idea for strip now, though...Thanks.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>We'll count you in, then!Here's the MDA Web site for more info:
<A HREF="http://www.mdausa.org/telethon/index.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.mdausa.org/telethon/index.html</A> ------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>[This message has been edited by Brad J. Guigar (edited 08-10-2001).]

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 9:07 am

Thanks to everyone who has gotten back to us so quickly!So far it looks like a great line-up for the First Annumal Webcomics Telethon to support MDA.Here's my list of people who have expressed interest in the event:Scrubbo, Silly Cone V
Poinko, Fever Dreams
Paul Roustan, Untitled Again
(other Four Toon Tellers tentative)
Bill Holbrook, Kevin and Kell
BoxJam, BoxJamsDoodle
Lee Herold, Chopping Block
Rodd Tanner, Burnt Dog Radio
Adam Burke, Diabolica/Grimbles
Brad Guigar, Greystone Inn
Marshall Ricks, Droll Street
Mike Lefel, Fat Jesus
If you'd like to join in, please drop me a line so I can do a little planning. Even if you don't participate, consider a little linkage, huh? (We'll be trotting out our link icon soon!) <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">
Thanks, everybody!--Brad Guigar------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>[This message has been edited by Brad J. Guigar (edited 08-10-2001).]

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 9:14 am

...add Troutman's SporkMan to the list...------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

Mt · Post by Mt » Fri Aug 10, 2001 9:57 am

Color me stupid, but I have no idea what the MDA Telethon is. I'd like to get in on this, but could I get some info first so my strip is on topic?------------------
Ben Poon
Mortigi Tempo
http://mtcomics.cjb.net

Burke · Post by **Burke** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 10:01 am

The MDA Telethon, otherwise known as Jerry's Kids, is a yearly fund-raising event organized by Jerry Lewis and pals to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. While Jerry Lewis hosts day-long programs on TV and takes pledges from viewers, we plan to be updating comics for three days and take PayPal donations. All the money will go to the MDA. If you haven't seen a Jerry's Kids, think along the lines of Comic Relief (for you Brits) or your local PBS telethon. ------------------
GRIMBLES
<A HREF="http://grimbles.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>grimbles.keenspace.com</A>

Mt · Post by Mt » Fri Aug 10, 2001 10:05 am

Ahh, is it only broadcast in the US? (I live in Canada). Got a nice idea for strip now, though...Thanks.------------------
Ben Poon
Mortigi Tempo
http://mtcomics.cjb.net

Toddandpenguin · Post by **Toddandpenguin** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 1:16 am

count me in too. I would've posted sooner, but I've been on vacation, away from most of the boards. Am I too late?~dave------------------
<A HREF="http://toddandpenguin.keenspace.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://toddandpenguin.keenspace.com/</A>

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 5:19 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Marshall Ricks:
is there a site yet for this?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Check out the title page, designed by <A HREF="http://www.choppingblock.org" TARGET=_blank>Lee Herold</A> (Be sure to turn your sound on -- unless you're at work, in which case, turn it down and check again when you get home!)
<A HREF="http://www.altbrand.com/telethon/telethon.html" TARGET=_blank>What the world needs now...</A> --Brad------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Mon Aug 13, 2001 5:43 am

You're in! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Mon Aug 13, 2001 8:03 am

Here are some banners and buttons to help promote this thing!
<A HREF="http://www.altbrand.com/telethon/promotion.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.altbrand.com/telethon/promotion.html</A> ------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

Joshnickerson · Post by **Joshnickerson** » Tue Aug 14, 2001 2:55 am

Count me in! Now, I just need to find some time to draw a strip...------------------
- Josh Nickerson
<A HREF="http://thenolans.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>The Nolans</A>
<A HREF="http://treasurehunters.keenspot.com" TARGET=_blank>The Treasure Hunters Keenspot Miniseries!</A>
"If corn oil comes from corn, and olive oil comes from olives... where does baby oil come from?"

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Tue Aug 14, 2001 7:29 am

I think if it's one continuous idea, it would be best to submit one twelve-panel strip. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Marshall Ricks:
You mentioned updating multiple times a day... Would it be easier if I were to draw 4 three panel comics, as opposed to 1 twelve panel, you know, to help spread things out...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

SuperJoe · Post by **SuperJoe** » Wed Aug 15, 2001 2:29 am

Just to be sure, was my letter recived, or not?------------------
Oy! You there! Look!
<A HREF="http://jwalkin.keenspace.com/" TARGET=_blank>J-Walkin'</A> smells cool!
<A HREF="http://comicollage.keenspace.com/" TARGET=_blank>Comicollage</A> shows you that... It shows you nothing!
<A HREF="http://spoon.keenspace.com/" TARGET=_blank>Spoon on High</A> featuring Fire On The Mountian. But only on Sundays.
<A HREF="http://www.fourtoontellers.com" TARGET=_blank>The Four Toon Tellers</A> is the last of these links. Big whoop!
"You're fast becoming the Don Juan of the 'Space, Joe!" says Damonk. So you know it's true!

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Wed Aug 15, 2001 4:48 am

The Nolans and J-Walkin' are both on the list. Welcome, folks!Marshall -- we've been to that site, but thanks for the thought. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">We're currently trying to work something out.------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>

Joshnickerson · Post by **Joshnickerson** » Sat Aug 18, 2001 11:18 am

Hey, I just had an idea. After we scan in our comics, we really won't need the originals anymore. What if, in addition to taking donations, you put up the original artwork for auction? You could make a bit more money that way. Or you could have a raffle. Say for every dollar you donate, you get a chance to win the original of a comic drawn for the marathon.
Anyway, it was just a suggestion. It would probably be too late to try and set that all up anyway.------------------
- Josh Nickerson
<A HREF="http://thenolans.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>The Nolans</A>
<A HREF="http://treasurehunters.keenspot.com" TARGET=_blank>The Treasure Hunters Keenspot Miniseries!</A>
"If corn oil comes from corn, and olive oil comes from olives... where does baby oil come from?"

Brad J. Guigar · Post by **Brad J. Guigar** » Sun Aug 19, 2001 5:42 am

That is an absolutely fantastic idea, guys, and I think we should definitely do it...... next year. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">There's just not enough time with seven days to showtime to work out the logistics of getting the right sketches to the right people and keeping track of who won which auction for a certain piece of original art.But next year, I think it would be a great idea. We should work it into the event from the giddyup.I'm really thrilled that you guys are so excited about this. I can't wait for the event to begin! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">--Brad------------------
~~Brad
<A HREF="http://www.greystoneinn.net" TARGET=_blank>Greystone Inn</A>