Attn JMS: GBoR (Guinness Book of Records)

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Subject: Attn JMS: GBoR (Guinness Book of Records)
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+  1: May 29, 1996: M195722 at sl1001.mdc.com (Dan Dassow)
*  2: May 30, 1996: jmsatb5 at aol.com (Jms at B5)

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From: M195722 at sl1001.mdc.com (Dan Dassow)
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Our thoughtful, learned, and wise colleage,
s-orso at ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (orso steven n)
>From the University of Illinois at Urbana wrote
ATTN JMS: GBOR?
On 28 May 1996 04:49:05 GMT
to rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated
<4oe0k1$hbl at vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>

SNO> JMS--

SNO> Has anyone handling publicity for *Babylon 5* notified the folks at the
SNO> *Guinness Book of World Records* of your having written an entire season
SNO> of a television drama by yourself?

Steve, 

This is an EXCELLENT idea!

I've been thinking of sending information regarding this achievement to
the "Guinness Book of Records" since JMS first mentioned that he had
written most of third season and would soon complete writing the entire
season.  Mr. Straczynski's accomplishment is definitely worth including
in the next edition.

Until Steve posted this, I've been procrastinating.  I've included the
Guinness Record Guidelines and address for anyone wishing to contact
Guinness concerning JMS's record.  I will be sending my own letter, but
I also believe that B5's PR people should also send Guinness their
information.  (More official that way)

Dan Dassow

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  RECORD GUIDELINES
  
  AUTHENTICATION
  
   The following should be provided.
   1 Signed statements of authentication by two independent persons of
   some standing in the community, including contact addresses and
   telephone numbers, confirming that all of the rules have been adhered
   to.
   2. Independent corroboration in the form of local or national
   newspaper cuttings detailing the key facts.
   3. Video coverage and photographs or transparencies of the event, if
   possible of reproducible quality and preferably in colour.
     _________________________________________________________________
   
   NB. WE MUST STRESS THAT WE CANNOT PROVIDE PERSONNEL TO INVIGILATE
   RECORD ATTEMPTS; THERE ARE FAR TOO MANY.
   
   YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WITH US AGAIN JUST BEFORE YOUR ATTEMPT TO
   MAKE SURE THAT THE RECORD HAS NOT BEEN BEATEN.
   
   PLEASE NOTE THAT GUINNESS CANNOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTS
   OR ILLNESSES THAT MAY COME ABOUT DURING OR AS A RESULT OF RECORD
   ATTEMPTS. WE DO ADVISE THAT MEDICAL ATTENTIONS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT
   ALL TIMES.
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  PUBLICATION
  
   The Guinness Book of Records is likely only to publish records which
   represent improvements on existing records. We may very occasionally
   publish an inaugural best performance if we consider it to be of a
   kind which is likely to become the subject of widespread and
   preferably, international, competition. However in no circumstances
   will we undertake to publish any record and reserve the right to
   determine in our sole discretion the records to be published.
   Even if you do beat the existing record and we accept your claim, it
   does not necessarily mean that details will be included in the book,
   as your record may subsequently be beaten - we can only include the
   record which stands when we go to press.
   Please send all documentation clearly marked as to which record has
   been attempted and please indicate if you require any material
   returned to you after verification.
   Good luck in your attempt.
   {A-N 4254}
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  ALL INQUIRIES ABOUT OFFICIAL ATTEMPTS ON THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD, 
  SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
  
   The Guinness Book of Records
   33 London Road
   Enfield, Middlesex
   EN2 6DJ England
   
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From: jmsatb5 at aol.com (Jms at B5)
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Is it actually worth doing this?  I dunno....



 jms



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