Maximum Exposure
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Starring | Cam Brainard |
| Country of origin | USA |
| No. of episodes | 54 |
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| Running time | 60 Minutes |
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| Original channel | syndicated |
| Original run | 2000 – 2003 |
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Maximum Exposure (or Max X) was a reality TV show which featured video clips on a variety of subjects. As its various slogans attest, the show was targeted at teens and young adults. The program also showed videos from other reality shows, especially its predecessor Real TV, and was noted both for its fast-paced action and extensive analysis of slow-motion replays.
Cam Brainard narrated, playing the role of "Smart-Aleck Announcer Dude." Each episode was an hour long and aired in syndication from 2000 to 2003. Reruns now air on Spike TV, Superstation WGN and in some syndication markets. The show was produced by Paramount Television and RTV News. It is also now being aired on the new Fox Reality network
[edit] Running gags
Max X had a series of running gags throughout the duration of the show.
- Dudes: Most males on the show are referred to as "dudes."
- The La-dies: Brainard is usually heard ogling at attractive women which he refers to as "la-dies."
- "Sweet" mullets: Brainard takes the time in videos to point out and make fun of people with mullet hairdos.
- "Oh yeah!": One of Smart-Aleck Announcer Dude's favorite sayings.
- Use of Telestrator: Brainard often uses a yellow colored telestrator to highlight certain parts of videos. He often uses this to point out sweet mullets.
- "Good eatin'": Usually used in conjunction with animal videos. As in, "Remember, those monkeys is good eatin'" or "Hyenas say dik-dik is good eatin'."
- Double negatives: Quite common on the show and used for comedic effect, such as, "In Bizarro world, cops don't shoot nobody."
- Cigarettes: Brainard usually points out people's inability to let go of their cigarette when either they or someone else is in grave danger.
- Stereotypes: Max X routinely makes fun of foreigners, including the French, the Russians, and the Canadians, especially those who are intoxicated. Running gags include how "dirty" France is and how "boring" Canada is.
- Variable Speed: When a clip is replayed, a menu comes up on the left hand side of the screen with the Variable Speed controls. Brainard usually says something like, "Let's see that again," prompting the menu. The choices include Slo-Mo, Frame by Frame, Super Slo-Mo, High Speed, and Replay.
- Max X List: The top clips (usually three or five) for each episode are counted down at the end of the episode as the Max X List.
[edit] Episode guide
Each episode of the 52 produced for the series had a particular theme[1]:
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According to the Maximum Exposure Website, this show is no longer in production, but reruns will be aired.
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