China Entertainment 1981: Starting from Journey to the West

"Xiao Gu, I don't understand. There are obviously so many hosts on the station, why do we need to hire people from outside? Aren't you afraid that the comrades in the broadcast team will have opinions?"

In Huang Yihe's office, Gu Beizheng reported to him the progress of his work in the recent period. Naturally, he also mentioned that he went to Beijing Film Studio today to ask Zhu Lin to be the host of the Spring Festival Gala.

After hearing what Huang Yihe said, Gu Bei could only explain the difference between the host and the announcer.

"Okay, according to you, the most important thing for this host is reputation, so why not choose Pan Hong? She is much more famous than the Zhu Lin you recommended."

This is true. In the current domestic film industry, Pan Hong is definitely the most famous person who can bear the title of First Sister. She became famous in 79 with the movie "The Distressed Laughter" and has since appeared in many movies. Movies are always the perfect choice for the heroine.

Moreover, Gu Bei also knew that this was just the beginning of Pan Hong's dominance of the domestic film industry. From the early 80s to the mid-90s, Pan Hong was crowned Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Best Actress many times. During this period, all mainland actresses All of them were crushed to death by Pan Hong.

Is Liu Xiaoqing famous enough?

But compared with Pan Hong, she still has to stand aside.

Even if it weren't for her marriage problems with director Mi Jiashan, Pan Hong's peak period might have been even longer.

Even now, if it really comes down to fame, Zhu Lin might not be able to catch up with Pan Hong even if he tries to impress her.

but……

"Director Huang, what we are going to host is the Spring Festival Gala. When choosing a host, reputation is of course very important, but image issues must also be taken into consideration. Teacher Pan Hong... don't you think she is too aloof?"

Cold?

Huang Yihe has been in contact with him for a while and has long been used to Gu Bei's new terms popping up in his mouth from time to time.

If you think about it carefully, it probably means being aloof and unparalleled.

Needless to say, it’s quite vivid.

"Where's the Zhu Lin you're talking about?"

"Friendliness!"

Hey!
The word used.

Huang Yihe had just seen Zhu Lin's photo, and Gu Bei's words of affinity were indeed very appropriate.

"I understand, this host should not only be happy to hear and watch, but also make the audience feel very friendly, that's what it means!"

Ha ha!

"You are holy."

"Stop flattering!"

Even though he said this, he still felt very comfortable in his heart.

"Okay, since I've left it to you, I'll do as you say. We have a female host. Where is the male host who will partner with Zhu Lin?"

"Director Huang, male host, I don't plan to look for him in the mainland."

"Not in the mainland..."

As Huang Yihe spoke, his eyes suddenly widened and he stared at Gu Bei for a while before hesitatingly asked.

"If you're not in the mainland, do you want to look for him in Xiangjiang?"

Gu Bei had previously said that artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan would be invited to participate in the first Spring Festival Gala.

Baodao naturally doesn't even think about it. Although the two sides are not at war with each other now, the relationship is far from easing. Not to mention official relations, even private exchanges are pitiful.

If Gu Beizhen wanted to invite someone, it could only be Xiangjiang.

But over there in Xiangjiang...

It's not much easier.

Gu Bei nodded: "I do have this idea. No, I'll come to you to discuss it and see if we can think of a way to go to Xiangjiang."

Do you want to go to Xiangjiang in person?
Huang Yihe originally thought that Gu Bei just hoped that Taili could consult with his superiors to give the green light for this matter, and that the job of selecting people would be left to the comrades over there.

Unexpectedly, Gu Bei actually wanted to go to Xiangjiang.

"Xiao Gu, it's not easy to go there now!"

Not only is it not easy, even though it is only separated by a river, the nearest land is directly connected. The soldiers standing guard on both sides stare at each other every day.

But if you want to go there, the procedures alone are extremely troublesome, and not everyone can apply.

The political review is only basic, and it is normal to go up to three generations. As long as there is a slight flaw, let alone pass, you may have to undergo review.

Of course, Gu Bei didn't have such worries. Let alone the third generation, the eighth generation was also famous and expert.

"You let me think about it."

When Gu Bei first proposed this idea, although Deputy Director Hong Minsheng did not object, it was only superficially.

After all, Gu Bei's words were too destructive, and no one dared to bear them.

But it’s really about to pass, and there are too many issues involved.

Gu Bei also knew that it would not be easy to make up his mind on this matter, so he simply added more fuel to the fire: "Director Huang, do you... have any impression of the group of people who came from outside this month?"

The words were very obscure, and Huang Yihe thought about it for a while before he understood who Gu Bei meant by "the group of people from outside."

"About negotiation?"

"That's right." Huang Yihe frowned: "Why bring this up properly? We can't discuss such important national affairs even in private."

"I know, I know, and I don't intend to discuss it. I just think the determination from above is very strong! Think about it, what is most important at this time?"

Gu Bei was told not to talk nonsense just now, but Huang Yihe's curiosity was also aroused at this moment: "Tell me about it."

"If you let me say, the most important thing right now is to let the other side understand the situation here. You can't just read it in the newspapers. You have to let them actually feel the changes here. How do you think they can understand it?"

"media!"

Huang Yihe was indeed an old TV person. Gu Bei just reminded him and he immediately reacted.

What the media does is publicity first, and television, as a new media, naturally has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of publicity.

"Think about it again, at this time, if you can invite fellow performers from Xiangjiang to participate in the Spring Festival Gala, what effect will it achieve? We have the same ancestors and the same origin, and we are one family on both sides. Above..."

Gu Bei said, and pointed upward mysteriously.

"Can you not be moved?"

Snapped!
When Huang Yihe heard this, he slapped the table suddenly, startling Gu Bei.

what's wrong?

Did you say something wrong?

"You boy...have the guts."

Of course, what Gu Bei said was reasonable, but this was clearly an attempt to seduce the superiors with ready-made political achievements.

As long as this matter is explained clearly, the leader will definitely be moved.

Not to mention the leader, even Huang Yihe was moved.

Gu Bei smiled and then said: "Team Leader Huang, I leave this matter to you."

Huang Yihe pondered for a moment, and finally nodded: "Don't worry about this matter for now, just wait for the news. By the way, you said before that you want to build a hosting team. Now there is only one Zhu Lin, even if you add another There are only two male hosts, isn’t it a bit missing?”

"Don't worry, I've thought about it and am going to add three more people, two of whom are from our unit, Liu Lu and Dong Hao."

Huang Yihe has an impression of these two people, especially Liu Lu. The two have also collaborated before. When Huang Yihe made the first domestic music and art film "Butterfly Lovers", Liu Lu served as the narrator.

Although Dong Hao was not familiar with him, he knew that he was from the broadcast team. His voice was very distinctive and he had also dubbed "Astro Boy".

"And another one?"

"I've already contacted the Galaxy Children's Art Troupe. There's no problem there."

Huang Yihe was stunned when he heard this: "Children's Art Troupe, kid?"

"Not even a child, he is 16 this year. I have met him once and he looks very happy."

Particularly festive?

The criteria for selecting a host are really...

Very friendly!

"Director Huang, there is one more thing I need to discuss with you."

Anything else?
Huang Yihe had to digest what happened just now for a while, but Gu Bei actually had other things to worry about.

"You... tell me!"

"It's still about going to Xiangjiang. If the leaders in the station agree, do you think we can take Director Yang Jie with us?"

Huang Yihe was also puzzled when Gu Bei suddenly mentioned Yang Jie.

Even if the leader in the station agrees to Gu Bei's request, what does this have to do with Yang Jie?
"You kid, what are you planning to do again? I won't help you until you explain clearly."

Huang Yihe knew that Gu Bei was seconded from the crew of "Journey to the West", so it was natural for him to miss his mother's family.

But why did Yang Jie go to Xiangjiang?
Are you planning to hire actors from there?
What kind of idea could Gu Bei have up his sleeve? He wanted to take Director Yang Jie to Xiangjiang with him, but it was just a last-minute idea.

Since the filming of "Journey to the West" began, the crew has been facing an unresolvable difficulty, which is the problem of stunts.

How do those gods and demons fly?
Until now, it has always troubled the big guys.

Gu Bei knew about stunts like "Wire Ya", but he didn't know much about how to do it.

He didn't dare to tell Yang Jie if he didn't understand clearly. Otherwise, even if the little old lady didn't say anything, the crew would still risk their lives to do it.

He didn't have the chance before, but now that it was possible to go to Xiangjiang, Gu Bei wondered if he could take the old lady there and let her see with her own eyes what "Wia" and "Crossing the River Dragon" were.

If you can really learn it, it will be good for the development of mainland film and television dramas!

Gu Bei didn't hide it and told Huang Yihe his thoughts.

"What you said makes sense. To develop and make progress, it's not enough to rely on yourself. You have to learn more from others and learn from their advanced experiences instead of working behind closed doors."

When Gu Bei heard this, he said happily: "Director Huang, so... you agreed."

Huang Yihe smiled: "Why don't I agree? It's such a big favor for me to help you, but I don't know whether the leader will agree or not."

Gu Bei originally didn't expect Huang Yihe to facilitate this matter. All he had to do was bring the words to the leader of the station. For the rest, even if he had no other choice, there was still Mrs. Yang!
Mrs. Yang is well-known in Taiwan for her troubles and grinding. Since it is all for Taiwan's work, why can the people from the Spring Festival Gala preparation team go to Xiangjiang, but the crew of "Journey to the West" can't go?

Gu Bei thought about it and decided that he had to talk to Director Yang Jie about this matter first. Even if there was going to be trouble in the end, he had to be prepared!