Todd Rundgren has been as housebound as the rest of us thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it hasn’t stopped him finding new ways to connect with fans. Now, the famously outspoken and opinionated star has announced he’s launching a new bi-weekly virtual television series called Todd's Honest Truth, with the first episode airing on Monday, Jun 22nd – which also happens to be his 72nd birthday.
The show will be streaming live from his home on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, all thanks to satellite spot the singer fatefully reserved decades ago. As Rundgren told Rolling Stone in a statement:
“Forty years ago I reserved a transponder on a satellite, hoping to broadcast to homes across the world. Apparently, that satellite got lost or blew up or something, so a dream was put on hold… until now! And I don’t even have to leave my house!”
A press release detailing the “interactive virtual television series” explains the show will be a mix of live commentary and pre-recorded material, including a segment titled “The Word of Todd” shot in front of a green screen of “mood-appropriate settings.”
“He will also be answering audience questions in real-time,” reads the release. “There will be a live chat window open for viewers to interact, and Todd will encourage audience members to submit content that he will curate in between shows and select standouts for inclusion on upcoming episodes.”
General Admission tickets to watch will set you back will $15 per show, or a $95 VIP option will allow upwards of 40 fans per episode to interact with Rundgren one-on-one after the broadcast. Get your tickets to Todd’s Honest Truth here!
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