"Really!" God knows how long Louise had been waiting to hear her say this. "What's your plan? Are you going to hold a press conference first?"
"Not for now. I was thinking of maybe appearing on a popular talk show. I had the idea when I saw Roy on a late-night talk show.
A relaxed environment and a channel that many viewers pay attention to are just what I need."
Louise nodded in understanding. "That's a good idea."
"Who has invited us? Let's see if there's a suitable one."
"We've received invitations from many, and I've arranged for the actors to attend some of them. The rest are either not very influential or just hoping you'll participate. Oprah and Ellen have also extended invitations to you. With your current situation, I believe participating is just a matter of saying yes."
Louise's words were straightforward. Laila was a hot topic maker in the entertainment industry in the United States. Look at the events she had attended. Whether it was TV ratings or magazine sales, her name alone would boost the numbers.
"Do you want to participate in a show? Can I suggest one?" Roy walked in from outside, and Laila had no idea how long he had been eavesdropping.
"Sure, as long as it meets my requirements." Laila would give him face when it was necessary. If the conditions were right, she would prioritize her people.
"Does Jimmy know? Jimmy Fallon. He's the host of one of your NBC shows. We hung out together once, and I thought he was a good guy. He just took over that show last year and is looking for something big to boost the ratings."
"NBC? Which show?" Laila couldn't recall. After all, she didn't know much about American shows in her previous life, unless they were exceptionally famous.
"It's your network. You should pay more attention," Roy said with a sigh. "It's called Saturday Night Live."
"Oh," Laila nodded. She had heard of that name, even in her future, it was still a widely known show. However, it was more of a comedy skit collection, and while she could crack a few jokes, she wasn't comfortable with the kind of parody it often involved.
"Never mind, I'm not comfortable with that kind of atmosphere. I prefer talk shows..."
She hadn't finished when Roy interrupted her.
"Don't worry! I told him that already. I said you're a 'lady,' and it's unlikely you'll participate in his kind of show with all the craziness on screen. But he said as long as you make an appearance, a little change won't hurt."
Laila couldn't deny that he made a valid point, but why did it still bother her?
"What's wrong with being a lady? Your tone seems off."
Roy's eyes drifted for a moment. "Ahem, it's not the time to worry about these small details now. I think you should give it a try.
Even if there's some humor involved, it won't be aimed at you. Besides, you haven't forgotten your status, have you? Do you think he'd dare to make fun of you too harshly?"
Laila couldn't deny the logic in his words, but why did they still leave her feeling uneasy?
"Is there a problem with me being a lady? Your tone seems a bit strange."
Roy's gaze flickered for a moment. "Well, it's not the time to focus on these small details. I think you should give it a try. Even if there's humor involved, it won't target you too harshly.
Worst case scenario, I'll be there to accompany you on the show."
Laila raised an eyebrow. "When did you meet him? Are you close?"
"We met at a party, and we got along well at the time. He also invited me to be on his show."
Laila couldn't comment on Roy's friend-making skills anymore. It seemed he could strike up a friendship with anyone in a matter of minutes.
"Alright, considering your efforts to persuade me, have him send over a proposal. If it looks good, I'll accept."
"Haha, don't worry, I've got it covered. Jimmy will be thrilled to hear this!" Roy achieved his goal and left happily to make the call.
At this moment, Louise turned to Laila.
"Saturday Night Live is a good choice. It has consistently stable ratings, and with the right promotion, it might achieve great results."
"Agreed," Laila nodded. She was aware of the show's influence in the future. Moreover, it was an NBC show, which was one of the reasons she considered it. Promoting her appearance on the show, especially with the promise of addressing recent events, would undoubtedly attract a lot of attention. Whether it was a lesser-known program or a popular one, her appearance would instantly boost the viewership.
With such an opportunity, she naturally had to prioritize places that were relevant to her, right?
Soon, Roy brought Jimmy, who had personally come to visit, in front of Laila.
"Director Moran, here's our proposal. Please take a look," Jimmy said nervously. His youthful face, much younger than what was seen on TV, had a touch of innocence. After all, he had only taken over the show last year, and it had been steadily progressing.
However, he wanted more attention and higher ratings, as well as an opportunity to make a bigger impact.
At his most uncertain moment, he never expected such a golden opportunity to fall into his lap. The future boss was going to be on his show and address the "plagiarism incident" that had sparked nationwide discussion! In today's America, was there a topic more captivating than this?
So, after staying up all night to write the proposal, he came here to present it, hoping to explain his vision clearly to her and answer any questions she might have as quickly as possible.
In any case, this was an opportunity he couldn't afford to let slip away due to his own mistakes!
"Please have a seat, Mr. Fallon," Laila didn't adopt a high-and-mighty attitude. Regardless of how it was, he was her future subordinate, and he had come with sincerity. She appreciated people who dedicated themselves to their work.
During the time she reviewed the proposal, she let Roy take care of their guest. Whether it was showing him around or just hanging out, she trusted that Roy would take good care of him.
After reviewing the proposal, Laila gained a more comprehensive understanding of Jimmy.
This guy was talented!
He must have obtained a lot of information and advice about her from Roy, which was why he had crafted a plan that was within her comfort zone, aligned with his show's positioning, and would provide a delightful experience for the audience.
"That's it," Laila said, placing the folder down with a satisfied nod.