Jon Dore Laughs With LitterHouse

What a laugh!

In November 2008, we received a called from the producers of "The Jon Dore Television Show" The Jon Dore Television Show is a mockumentary-style sitcom, based on an idea by Jon Dore and John Brunton. The show stars Canadian actor and comedian Jon Dore, of recent Canadian Idol co-host fame. The Comedy Network ordered 13 half hour episodes of the series, which premiered on October 17, 2007 at 10pm ET. The second season premiered on January 21, 2009. They were looking for serious inventers who had been successful in bring a product to market. They had seen the LitterHouse on some other programs we had participated in and they wanted us to be guests on the show. It took some serious consideration before agreeing.

Our goal is to advertise the LitterHouse litter box. Its our newest invention and our most prized accomplishment to date.  We know, what in time the whole world will know; and that is that the LitterHouse is the best litter box on the market today. Our concern was with the format of the show; a comedy. We were worried that the public might get the wrong idea about The LitterHouse, people might not take it seriously; think its a joke. Clearly that is not the case; people all over the world are enjoying the use of their LitterHouse. The personal testimonials speak for themselves. Our concerns stemed mainly from the fact that The Jon Dore Show is rated "R", The LitterHouse is more a family oriented product.

After some discussion with the producer, we were assured that in no way would the Litterhouse corporation be viewed negatively.  The goal was to be recognized as inventors and entrepreuers; which we felt was depicted in the show.  Some of the other shows we have participated in, were not so sympathic to our extremely hard work and vision for the future.  They tried to belittle us and our product.  It didn't work.   We decided to throw some fun into what has been a long learning curve and a trying adventure of inventing/marketing the LitterHouse litter box.

Our day began early with a drive into Toronto. Upon reaching the studio we were introduced to many crew members, each with their own expertise on the set. First we went to hair and make up. I have never had so much make up on, at least not in one day. A quick hair adjustment and microphone, we were on our way to the set of the LitterHouse workshop.

In one of the older buildings in Toronto, we deployed to the basement. The set was a small room with tools etc. covering the walls. Surrounded by large, heat eminating lights; were 3 chairs. It was close quarters. But even in such a small room, a crew of about 30 people was present. All were doing their part in the taping. Just before the taping commenced, we had a moment of silence for sound check and then we were taping.

Almost immediately Jon began hurling questions at us. His crazy ora filled the room. It was hard to follow his question to the next logical question. Jon's wit is released with every word he speaks. As you can see in the 3 part of the episode, sometimes all you can do is laugh. By the time I left there that day my face hurt, and for hours afterward. Many times, his questions were so off the wall that our only response was a blank. What to say.  I can say that I wasn't as nervous on the set as I thought I would be. There was no time to be nervous, you have to be on the ball when being interview by Jon Dore.

All of the cast and crew were extremely nice and helpful and seemed to like and work well with each other. Jon was a blast, on and off the set.

We did not see the editing tape until it aired on the Comedy Channel on March 11, 2009.  It was difficult to watch the first time.  Our appearance, what we said; I was able to find fault with all of it.  But after the first viewing, I began to see it for what it was.  A FUNNY SHOW.  Our appearance wasn't that bad and it was a great forum for the LitterHouse.  Thanks Jon. 

The best part of watching the show was seeing the fourth segment, or the closing.  The LitterHouse was part of the set.  Unexpected and very much appreciated, it was a great surprise.

This was an experience of a life time. Great fun and I am glad we took the opportunity to let our hair down and show the fun side of the people behind LitterHouse.com Inc.