Play to the bone
Lead actor of Bones, Emily Deschanel never fell prey to mudslinging representatives of American tabloids. She tells Mathures Paul about the popular television character Dr Temperance Brennan What motivates advertisers to spend millions on any Indian television show remains a mystery. Abroad, the weirdest of shows are well researched (save for the likes of Bold and the Beautiful) before any network presents pilot episodes. While shows are on air, stars get together during weekends to discuss plots for weeks ahead. Since time is money, directors of most international serials detest going on sets without proper planning. Be it Friends or CSI or Bones, every show pans out like a well made movie. Differences in the Indian and international scenario became clearer after speaking to Emily Deschanel, better known as Dr Temperance Brennan of the popular TV show Bones, shown on Star World. Deschanel speaks to The Statesman. Bones is an investigative drama inspired by a real-life forensic anthrop...