We scored a major goal on Wednesday. Donations surpassed the $8000 mark. Who knew there were that many people who could relate to dysfunction? Okay, we knew. If you haven’t seen the video that’s made my dog famous, check it out there:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/218800967/my-parents-are-crazier-than-yours?ref=category
I am super excited and GRATEFUL to everyone for pledging and supporting this pilot episode. To reach your goal on Kickstarter in the first week like we did is apparently rare. It is awesome. But now, I’d like to reach a bit higher so that I can afford real locations and pay all the actors and crew their real rates instead of the bare minimums.
There are some pretty cool rewards for donors. I spent a good 8-10 hours thinking of them. For a nominal donation, you can get a kiss from my dog (just because he likes to lick his balls on a regular basis shouldn’t dissuade you). For a slightly bigger donation, you can have an antagonist in one of the webisodes named after your greatest enemy. So far this has been the most popular prize, so it looks like my series is going to be antagonist and conflict heavy. I can adapt. For another donation, you and your business will be written about here in the blog. For a bigger chunk of change, you will be offered a small, walk-on role in the series. And for those truly generous, you can be listed as a co-producer.
Thanks for sticking with me and reading. Life has been challenging to say the least. My parents don’t have the sense of humor I had hoped they would. And in case they are reading this, which they probably are now that they hate me more than ever, I’d like to let them know that I am willing to offer them a cameo appearance on the show. Maybe even a recurring role; we’ll see how it goes.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/218800967/my-parents-are-crazier-than-yours
My Parents Are Crazier Than Yours 
susielindau
August 31, 2012
What a hilarious blog and series idea! Good luck to you!
My Parents Are Crazier Than Yours
August 31, 2012
Thanks, Susie!
maureen
August 31, 2012
Yeah! Doing the Snoopy dance for you and Vito!
I get paid today so I’ll be able to contribute again. This is such a great idea and VERY entertaining. Can’t wait to see the next episode!
luzmaria17
September 1, 2012
Congrats on reaching the goal !!! Can’t wait to see more webisodes.
Invisible Mikey
September 1, 2012
Holy sh*&, you’re good on camera! (I never would have guessed, since writers usually aren’t.) You come across as natural, earnest and convincing – and the idea is TV comedy gold. I’ve seen Bob Hogan in dozens of shows, and heard of Marlene. Peggy’s new to me, but she projects a lovely, warm cluelessness. The pace in master shots is still too slow, but the writing is really funny. I’ve heard some complaints about the quality of projects on Kickstarter, it being strictly for vanity projects etc. so the fact you are doing well there is a notable accomplishment. This is very exciting to watch happen! I only have $1.98 more than you do so my contributions will be intangible, but I’m looking forward to the day I can say I was a fan from the beginning.
My Parents Are Crazier Than Yours
September 12, 2012
Thanks so much, Mikey! Means a lot. And I appreciate even your intangible contributions 🙂
Deepak
September 1, 2012
Congrats on reaching your goal !!
Go Jules Go
September 5, 2012
Woooooot!!!!!!!! Congratulations – so well deserved (and it IS impressive to hit that goal in the first week, by any standards!)!
I hope your parents come around soon, too.