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Originally Posted by ha1156w
As much as I enjoy TK41-sourced programs, I couldn't help but notice how DRAB the set and everyone's dress was. Everyone, men and women alike, wore subtle, bland garmants in navy, olive, beige, etc. The set was all shades of grey! Certainly shows the studio's black-and-white heritage!
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The drab clothing was, in 1963, exactly what people figured they were supposed to wear when going somewhere as formal as a live TV show.
The zany costumes that would be synonymous with LMAD would appear soon after the show came on the air, and they were not part of a master plan. A few guests decided to wear cute ornaments in the hope they would get noticed and become contestants. They were, and soon TV audiences at home took note, and followed suit (no pun intended) if they came onto the show themselves.
When the everyday audience started looking like every day was October 31, the producers considered imposing a dress code. They decided against it. Making the show a costume party got more attention from people surfing through the channels, and gave LMAD a more festive atmosphere.
01-27-2010, 08:50 AM
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