[Toad]

Not sure any of you remember but a while ago, I did a CD package for a heavy metal band. The poster of the CD cover subsequently was used on an episode of "the 4400" as background dressing for a scene - 3 copies of the poster were on display. I told you guys all about that.

Turns out this same poster is making the rounds. I am informed that it will also be on the February 3rd epsiode of "Law and Order - Criminal Intent". I'll have to tune in to see. If any of you happen to see the show - watch for it - it is a skull that is frozen on one side and on fire on the other.



I am also told that it will be used later on this year in an episode of "Smallville".

Go figure. My artwork has become a "prop" for the TV production industry.

[Petographer]

That is fantastic news Rob. Are you getting any royalties from all this?

[Rufus]

Crackin'!

[Irma]

Congratulations!! This is really great news... I had seen your picture already, because I like to visit your website, and you have that picture there...

Your picture is great!

[shuttertalk]

Awesome dude! You legend!

Yeah, any royalties? Or is your name mentioned in the credits at least?

[Toad]

No I am afraid no royalties or credits. The posters are just a part of the background in these scenes and not an important story element - as I say - just a prop. I would rather they use these posters for free than simply substitute somebody else's stuff.

I suppose they have a permanent home in the studio prop room now - and get pulled out whenever some art director or production assistant goes looking for creepy artwork to dress a scene. It's good for the ego at least - and makes good conversation.

I suppose if my stuff was handled by a photo licensing organization, I would be in line for a few dollars - but then I suppose they would not use it - so c'est la vie. I do keep track of these things, however, for inclusion on my photographic resume, and the TV "credits" looks quite impressive on it - shows "commercial appeal" or some such thing...

But mostly, its just kind of cool seeing it on TV.

[Kombisaurus]

woohoo!! That's great Toady! Really fantastic..

I'm very happy for you. And you're right, it will look great on your resume (or for picking up chicks).

wait there... <prints out the image above>... can you sign this for me? It'll be worth a few bucks on eBay!