Dear NBC,
In light of today’s announcement that you are renewing “Who Do You Think You Are” for a second season, I would like to draw your attention to a glaring flaw in this year’s programming: no Finnish-Americans. While you ponder how this terrible oversight could possibly have occurred, to correct it I humbly recommend a short list of famous Finnish-Americans for next year’s program. Any one of them could make a compelling subject as they trace their Suomi roots: actress Pamela Anderson (um, okay, perhaps “compelling” isn’t the best word to use in her case; moving right along…), author Jean Auel, international philanthropist and honorary American Santa Claus, actor Matt Damon, director Rennie Harlin, musician Jorma Kaukonen, actress Christine Lahti, actress Jessica Lange, director David Lynch, Olympic athlete Dan O’Brien, “Simpsons” producer Bonnie Pietila, conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, Vampira (admittedly this one might be difficult considering she’s no longer alive but then again, this is Vampira we’re talking about), and actress Renée Zellweger. I think the latter would make for particularly fetching production value as she chases the reindeer herds beneath the glow of the Northern Lights, following in the path of her maternal Sámi ancestors. But hey, that’s just me.
And by the way, love your show. Except for that whole lack-of-Finns thing.
Laura
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Update 4/6: Mike brings up famous sportscaster Dick Enberg, Finnish-American through both his mother and father. Would you like to help us get a writing and/or calling campaign started to promote a Finn-American for next year’s program? Here’s the contact info for WDYTYA producer Lisa Kudrow’s Is or Isn’t Entertainment –
8391 beverly blvd #125
los angeles, ca 90048
(310) 854-0972
info@isorisnt.com
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