Justin Hall Show Theme: BREAKUP Opening credits - pictures of Justin talking and looking serious, Justin doing weird/funny stuff, pictures of Justin's friends, interview outtakes, weird devices, underneath a theme song. Introduction - (setting: Justin's Living Room or Porch?) JUSTIN, LOOKING AT A FEW PHOTOS OF SOME LADIES, NOTICES THE AUDIENCE AND ADDRESSES THEM DIRECTLY: Often when we meet someone good and we start a relationship, there's so much hope. We imagine ourselves with that person a long time - we let our minds wander over marriage, kids, family, growing old together. It's a sweet, sincere vision, a natural outgrowth of our feelings which can be comforting when the rest of our lives are difficult. But it's hard to stick to that vision - the madness and chaos of modern living makes it difficult for couples to stay together a long time. People move around, people meet many other people, how do weknow we're in the right relationship, and if westay, we'll get back what we put in? We're afraid to trust too much, because we could be wrong. This lack of faith can doom a strong partnership! We need to believe to move forward. When we do break up with someone we love, it affirms all our cynicism and doubts about the world and our ability to be with someone a long time. Maybe we're all such independent people these days that we shouldn't expect to be together until death do us part. Divorce is common today because the world is a different place from the world our grandparents grew up in - and a different world demands different sorts of relationships. Or does it? We're going to look at a few folks who have been trying some different ways to get along together. Is moving in with someone we love without a lifelong marriage commitment a good idea? How long should we date before it seems appropriate to marry? What does marriage mean, anyhow? Can we expect to marry someone and stay with them forever, or is that like, so 20th century? No two couples share the same answer to these questions. Still, today on the show we're going to chew on just a bit of this stuff, because it's happening all around us. JUSTIN NODS AND MOVES TOWARDS OFFSCREEN, LIKE HE'S GOING SOMEWHERE First Sequence - On the Rocks Bob JUSTIN WALKS INTO A LIVING ROOM/APARTMENT. HE'S GREETED BY A YOUNG MAN, ALSO STANDING. "Hi Bob" THEY TAKE SEATS "We're here with Bob, who's just recently separated from his wife Jane. After six years as high school sweethearts, they're just now getting divorced. 26 and divorcing, that must be tough Bob." CAMERAS SHOW BOB TALKING ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP AND JUSTIN INTERJECTING QUESTIONS. SAMPLE INTERJECTIONS: BOB MENTIONS A HOUSE THEY GOT TOGETHER - QUICK BREAK FOR A SPED-UP HOUSE TOUR WITH NO V/O. BOB MENTIONS EACH OF THEIR CARS - QUICK FOOTAGE OF THE CARS. JUSTIN INTERJECTS TO SUM UP SOME BACKSTORY AT KEY MOMENTS. "What about your vows?" "Do you wish things could have gone differently, or are you happy for the time you had together?" "How is it to be single again after being married?" "Sorry to hear about this." JUSTIN RISES AND BIDS BOB GOODBYE. WALKS BACK TO HIS LIVING ROOM "Well that's a tough situation for Bob - let's see where Jane stands." JUSTIN NODS AND MOVES TOWARDS OFFSCREEN. First Sequence - On the Rocks Jane JUSTIN WALKS INTO A LIVING ROOM/APARTMENT. HE'S GREETED BY A YOUNG WOMAN, ALSO STANDING. "Hi Jane" THEY TAKE SEATS "We're here with Jane, who's moved out from living with Bob. While they'd been married for two years, they'd only lived in California together for six months. She's now living with a man she began dating during the end of the relationship. Are you sad for what happened?" CAMERAS SHOW JANE TALKING ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP AND JUSTIN INTERJECTING QUESTIONS. MORE SAMPLE INTERJECTIONS: SHE MENTIONS HIM WORKING TOO MUCH - QUICK FOOTAGE OF BOB SACKED OUT IN A CUBICLE PLAYING GAMES. SHE MENTIONS MOVING OUT HERE AND NOT HAVING ANY FRIENDS - QUICK FOOTAGE OF HER ALONE SITTING TOO CLOSE TO THE TV. "How did you know when to give up?" "What do you hope for in your next relationship?" JUSTIN TURNS TO FACE THE CAMERA "Next we're going to meet a couple who's still trying to make it work together." Second Sequence - Making it Work (Should they sit together? Should I interview them separately? How does the camera work with 2 subjects and 1 interviewer?) JUSTIN WALKS INTO AN APARTMENT - GREETS A COUPLE. "We're here today with Heidi and Wayne" THEY TAKE SEATS "The two of you have been seeing each other for five years. Is it still fresh?" SAMPLE INTERJECTSIONS - HISTORICAL RATE OF COED-COHABITATION. SUMMARIES FROM "AMERICAN MANHOOD" ABOUT THE CHANGING SHAPE OF DATING. "Would it ever make sense for you to get married?" "Do you worry that the right person might still be out there for you?" "What are the lessons you've learned about trying to be in a long term relationship and living with someone?" JUSTIN STANDS, THEY STAND, THE THREE OF THEM HUG - FROM BETWEEN THEIR HEADS JUSTIN LOOKS AT THE CAMERA AND SMILES Third Sequence - Bringing it all Back Home JUSTIN WALKS BACK INTO HIS LIVING ROOM "Well today we met some folks trying to work things out." (Summary based on content shared by interviewees) Next show we're going to see what happens when retired 26-year olds have to re-enter the workforce.