The Production Crew On The Duggars

[debrand]

Of course, they say nothing bad about the family.

 

 

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Q: It seems like the crew has become a part of the family. Have you found your spiritual lives strengthened from being around the Duggars strong sense of faith?

Scott: I can honestly say that the Duggars faith is a huge inspiration. They are the real deal. Live it, walk it.

 

Jim: I personally have found the Duggar's faith, and the way they live it, to be an inspiration. They quietly state their position and stick to it. Their faith informs every aspect of their life. They do NOT judge or condemn you if your faith/position is not the same as theirs- they treat everyone with respect. I have worked with a LOT of talent, professional and reality/amateur, and the Duggars are the most genuine people I have met. They have my profound respect.

 

Frank: No. But I've always believed in that no matter what peoples' beliefs are, as long as they have a good heart and good intentions, they are good in my book. That is one belief of mine that has been proven so.

 

Bill: They are truly some of the most genuinely caring people I have ever met. They all have big hearts and their sincerity is inspirational.

 

Q: Can we get a show of hands for this question ... how many of the crew members like tater tot casserole?!

Scott: I've got to admit that tater tot casserole is pretty good and will it fill you right up.

 

Jim: Never had Tater Tot casserole.

 

Frank: Never had one

 

Bill: Haven't had that one yet -- is it vegetarian?

 

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I wished that they had been asked about the rule that no homosexuals were allowed on the team. Also, does the production team have dress rules that they have to follow? For example, if Scott wanted long or green hair would the Duggars insist that he change it? Are all the production team members Christian? Why aren't there any women on the team?

[Deleted03]

Can they have such a rule? Isn't it contrary to labor laws (discrimination?)?

[nimerha]

There ought to be a leg-humping emoticon. This "interview" was so boring and lifeless, Boob might have written it himself.

Of course there are no women on the crew - wommenz with the proper beliefs stay home and take care of the kids, don't you know? Tech ladies, in my admittedly limited experience, tend to be tough, no-bullshit and often alternative ladies, nothing that the Boob and Mullet want their kids to see. On the other hand, there's a vast majority of older teen girls on the compound now, so I wonder if one of the requirements - on top of "male, straight and narrow" - is "old, ugly, married, or all of the above"?

[debrand]

Can they have such a rule? Isn't it contrary to labor laws (discrimination?)?

I have only heard a rumor about the rule and yes, I think that it would go against labor laws. That is why I wish that someone would have asked them if the rumor was true or not. Even if it isn't illegal, it would still look bad on the Duggars to have such a rule.

[nimerha]

Can they have such a rule? Isn't it contrary to labor laws (discrimination?)?

I am positive they have such a rule and many more, illegal or borderline legal, and likely unwritten and well understood, ranging from dress code to permitted conversation topics (I imagine the list of "permitted" ones is much, much shorter than the taboo ones). On top of the written ones, of course, (hopefully) including a bullet-proof non-disclosure agreements. I don't see it ever becoming an issue, though - anyone who would take the job either a) guzzles the koolaid or b) doesn't give a shit. If I was a crewmember, I'd either ruin my career or stabbed both my eyes with a fork on the very first day.

[Kishiria]

I have only heard a rumor about the rule and yes, I think that it would go against labor laws. That is why I wish that someone would have asked them if the rumor was true or not. Even if it isn't illegal, it would still look bad on the Duggars to have such a rule.

Discriminating against sexual orientation is legal/illegal on a state-by-state basis. It could well be legal in Arkansas.

[Mais Pourquoi]

There ought to be a leg-humping emoticon. This "interview" was so boring and lifeless, Boob might have written it himself.

Of course there are no women on the crew - wommenz with the proper beliefs stay home and take care of the kids, don't you know? Tech ladies, in my admittedly limited experience, tend to be tough, no-bullshit and often alternative ladies, nothing that the Boob and Mullet want their kids to see. On the other hand, there's a vast majority of older teen girls on the compound now, so I wonder if one of the requirements - on top of "male, straight and narrow" - is "old, ugly, married, or all of the above"?

Some of the editors and other crew members who don't regularly interact with the Duggars are women. I think this is why we've seen some "slip ups" in recent episodes. I would get annoyed as a feministy lady if I had to watch the Duggars unfiltered all day at work and would take it out on them sneakily.

[debrand]

Perhaps after the Duggar show ends if there will be a book written by someone on the crew. It seems unlikely that the crew is quite so loving of the family as that interview indicates. Occasionally, bits and pieces slip in to the show that don't show the Duggars in the best light. For example, showing the little girl(Hannah) climbing on the stair railing wasn't positive for the family. Every parent watching that clip gasped in fear for that child and I don't buy that the crew isn't aware of how little supervision the younger kids have.

[tropaka]

I think they've discussed how to respond to these questions in kind (i.e. their religiosity is an "inspiration")....really it sounds to me like the subtext is "it's nice to be around people who are so blissfully ignorant".....

[lilwriter85]

Some of the editors and other crew members who don't regularly interact with the Duggars are women. I think this is why we've seen some "slip ups" in recent episodes. I would get annoyed as a feministy lady if I had to watch the Duggars unfiltered all day at work and would take it out on them sneakily.

Yup, there are women working on the post production part of the show and TLC also has women working in the business, legal, and promotions departments on behalf of the Duggars. In the Nashville episode from a few years ago, the Duggars met up with one of the editors of the show and Jill asked him if he would be editing the Nashville episode and then it was shown that a female editor was working on that particular episode. I have noticed some of the slip ups in recent episodes that show some of the dark side of the Duggars' beliefs. Some of the women editors probably know about the Duggars views' on education and working women.

The Duggars probably requested an all male film crew and that was probably the only way they could get away with discriminating against women. They would have never been able to get away with requesting an all male post production team and Sean might have women working as his assistants. In the entertainment industry, there is no way you can have nothing but men working on any type of TV show and the Duggars probably realize this too. I'm curious on what they tell the kids if they ask about some of the women who do the editing or if there are women around during promo video and photo shoots.

[lilwriter85]

Perhaps after the Duggar show ends if there will be a book written by someone on the crew. It seems unlikely that the crew is quite so loving of the family as that interview indicates. Occasionally, bits and pieces slip in to the show that don't show the Duggars in the best light. For example, showing the little girl(Hannah) climbing on the stair railing wasn't positive for the family. Every parent watching that clip gasped in fear for that child and I don't buy that the crew isn't aware of how little supervision the younger kids have.

I would love a tell all book from a crew member. I think the only crew members who actually likes the family is Jim. I agree some of the shots of the kids playing in dangerous situations whille Boob and Mullet are around don't put the Duggars in the best light. I also remember there being camera shots of Jordyn struggling to get on the bus on her own. I can see the camera guys feeling sorry for the kids.

The crew members probably also get annoyed with the Duggars' attitudes on certain subjects. Some of the crew members probably have wives who work and some probably were raised by working moms. Some of the crew members might get annoyed with the Duggars claims about how they use the show to "minister".

If a tell all book by a crew member never happens, I hope a crew member goes public in some way. Several years ago, VH1 had a documentary on how twisted the reality show business is and people who had worked on reality shows in various ways talked about a lot of deception that goes on behind the scenes. They talked about staged events and reshoots. A lot of the stuff Duggars do is obviously staged. The visit to the farm with the maze in last night's episode was staged and last season there was the episode in which they celebrated at Jackson's birthday at pizza arcade place and you could tell the whole thing about Jackson using his prize tickets to buy Johanna a toy set was set up.

[Mokek Kwe]

I think that Frank at least was diplomatic. He didn't state whether he personally agreed or disagreed with their views.

[slickcat79]

I think that Frank at least was diplomatic. He didn't state whether he personally agreed or disagreed with their views.

I think his was the most honest of them all. I imagine by this point the crew has some real connection with the family, and I'm sure the Duggars were genuinely pleased for Frank when they announced he and his wife were having a baby. In that sense, he probably doesn't want to outright insult them. Plus it wouldn't be good for his career. That quote does seem to show that, whatever his beliefs (or lack thereof), they are not the same as the Duggars'.

[Visionoyahweh]

I think they've discussed how to respond to these questions in kind (i.e. their religiosity is an "inspiration")....really it sounds to me like the subtext is "it's nice to be around people who are so blissfully ignorant"....

I agree.

Don't forget, Michelle's publicist is a woman.

[nimerha]

Some of the editors and other crew members who don't regularly interact with the Duggars are women. I think this is why we've seen some "slip ups" in recent episodes. I would get annoyed as a feministy lady if I had to watch the Duggars unfiltered all day at work and would take it out on them sneakily.

Oh, I'm sure - I didn't mean to imply that. My remarks only apply to the tech crew working directly on the compound. I'd be shocked to find out that they can have a hand in any kind of employee decisions outside of those who come directly to the house. This is all about appearances, and brainwashing the kids.

I definitely don't think that said "slip-ups" or anti-Duggar atmosphere on the editing end of things is only possible through women working there, though. I like to thing that any decent human being would get pissed off from exposure to the undiluted asshattery, regardless of what's between their legs.

[Buzzard]

One of the easiest ways to get around those silly discrimination rules is to "cast" the crew, which they've done by having them on camera quite a few times. This way they are "talent" to fit a role: a nice, mature MAN. They can get rid of any ebil gays or hot men by 'casting' them.

[Mokek Kwe]

I think his was the most honest of them all. I imagine by this point the crew has some real connection with the family, and I'm sure the Duggars were genuinely pleased for Frank when they announced he and his wife were having a baby. In that sense, he probably doesn't want to outright insult them. Plus it wouldn't be good for his career. That quote does seem to show that, whatever his beliefs (or lack thereof), they are not the same as the Duggars'.

:headscratch

I thought it was Scott or Bill whose wife had the baby. I thought Frank was the Asian guy. Idk, the only one who I really see is the older, glasses-wearing guy who does the sound.

[tropaka]

Another example of hipocracy - men only crew yet acceptance of female ob-gyn or nurses (anyone who can help along their little miracles) - so, women of scientific background are allowed, but anyone holding a boom or setting up lighting must be male...

[StacyW]

No response from Sean Overbeeke? I was curious and googled him, and found a discussion forum site where he actually posts his phone number and email address. I was surprised because he doesn't even make his Twitter public.

[PBrooke]

I wouldn't be surprised if they preferred women do the editing, as they have access to potentially defrauding material. Wasn't one of the male editors arrested for child porn, anyway?

[fakepigtails73]

I've noticed that some of the crew for NBC that set up live feeds from the house ( like for the Today show) are women. I also remember a photo-shoot for People where a woman was the main boss.

Yeah, boring interview, but one has to be diplomatic while on the job.

[Witsec7]

[quote="fakepigtails73"...

Yeah, boring interview, but one has to be diplomatic while on the job.

[lilwriter85]

I wouldn't be surprised if they preferred women do the editing, as they have access to potentially defrauding material. Wasn't one of the male editors arrested for child porn, anyway?

Yup that happened. But I recall reading somewhere that he didn't meet the Duggars or the Gosselins.

[PBrooke]

Yup that happened. But I recall reading somewhere that he didn't meet the Duggars or the Gosselins.

Not in person, sure, but that doesn't have anything to do with the amount of footage he might've had - and we know the Gosselins filmed stuff that wasn't really appropriate for strangers all the time. Not saying that gender really is an issue for me personally, that's a risk you take with letting strangers into your home and dealing with your footage, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Duggars didn't implement some rule after that.

[Ellimenopy]

I really don't see the Duggars as the type to explicitly disallow women on the crew or in post production. More likely, they're just patronizing towards the women in those roles. I know growing up in a Southern Baptist church, working mothers were never explicitly condemned, it was just considered "sad" that they did not have the freedom to devote all the time to their children. :gag: I suspect the Duggars express their disapproval through similar condescension.