Steve Martin is teaming with ABC to give bright, ambitious high school students a chance for a free education at a top university of their choice.
Tentatively titled "The Scholar," the series will take place on the campus of a major university. Fifteen qualified high school seniors who might not otherwise have an opportunity to pursue a college education will compete against each other in such challenges as academics, leadership, school spirit and community service.
Great idea. Which is why Adam mentioned it six months ago (on April Fools Day):
Each week, the students will be competing in a variety of challenges designed to test their fitness for college. In week one, it's a science test -- give them a pack of index cards, some paper clips and a roll of scotch tape, and see who can best design a contraption which will protect a raw egg from a three-story plunge. Future weeks will feature competition in parliamentary debate, swimming tests, conceptual art, drinking with the women's rugby team and writing self-righteous letters to student newspapers.
However, as those who know IP law would be quick to say: "Copyright does not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or methods of doing something. You may express your ideas in writing or drawings and claim copyright in your description, but be aware that copyright will not protect the idea itself as revealed in your written or artistic work."
Still, Steve: feel free to send Adam an email.
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