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WALLINGFORD - Michael Buckley describes his job as "full-time Internet personality," but don't laugh - at least, not at his job.
Buckley, of Wallingford, created the fourth-most-viewed YouTube comedy videos of all time, with more than 95 million views of his celebrity-mocking "What the Buck" show since 2006. He got a front-page spot on the YouTube site in 2007.
"That was the turning point," Buckley said.
From his home, Buckley produces his own show, writes his own scripts and even made his own green screen with a piece of green fabric from Wal-Mart. He learned how to use video editing software and camera techniques from YouTube videos.
Buckley hosts the one-man show from behind a desk, offering caustic or funny commentary on the latest celebrity event or mishap, although he does on occasion branch out into sports or politics.
"I've always had a punch line, even when I was a kid," he said. His commentary is not spontaneous, though. Every line is scripted, although Buckley works hard to maintain a natural, impromptu delivery. He said he is very critical with his own work, redoing scripts if he doesn't think they're funny enough.
"It used to take me eight hours to make a five-minute video," he said, adding that he now usually prepares a script in four hours. The show comes out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
His popularity on the Internet caught the attention of HBO, which hired him to create a show. The show is still in the planning stages, Buckley said.
He also does speaking engagements with companies trying to understand the new media platforms.
Local residents might recognize Buckley from his position as co-host of the cable access show "Table for Two," which ran from 2005 to earlier this year. The show had a similar format to "What the Buck," and Buckley said the cable show provided experience with production skills that he used for his YouTube videos.
"That's where I really honed my craft," he said.
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Buckley, of Wallingford, created the fourth-most-viewed YouTube comedy videos of all time, with more than 95 million views of his celebrity-mocking "What the Buck" show since 2006. He got a front-page spot on the YouTube site in 2007.
"That was the turning point," Buckley said.
From his home, Buckley produces his own show, writes his own scripts and even made his own green screen with a piece of green fabric from Wal-Mart. He learned how to use video editing software and camera techniques from YouTube videos.
Buckley hosts the one-man show from behind a desk, offering caustic or funny commentary on the latest celebrity event or mishap, although he does on occasion branch out into sports or politics.
"I've always had a punch line, even when I was a kid," he said. His commentary is not spontaneous, though. Every line is scripted, although Buckley works hard to maintain a natural, impromptu delivery. He said he is very critical with his own work, redoing scripts if he doesn't think they're funny enough.
"It used to take me eight hours to make a five-minute video," he said, adding that he now usually prepares a script in four hours. The show comes out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
His popularity on the Internet caught the attention of HBO, which hired him to create a show. The show is still in the planning stages, Buckley said.
He also does speaking engagements with companies trying to understand the new media platforms.
Local residents might recognize Buckley from his position as co-host of the cable access show "Table for Two," which ran from 2005 to earlier this year. The show had a similar format to "What the Buck," and Buckley said the cable show provided experience with production skills that he used for his YouTube videos.
"That's where I really honed my craft," he said.
[More at the website]
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