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Author: KJMackley

Apr 24th 2012 at 10:53:02 AM

^^ This concept goes right on to the general "Reporter finding information from their source," they need something and goes to a person they know who can help them. But it isn't meant to be a one-time thing, these characters will show up later on providing more assistance in a similar manner. Hence why they are part of a "pool" of resources.

BurnNotice is the key demonstration. In one episode Michael, in the persona of cool-as-ice "Johnny," becomes acquaintences with a mob boss who knew about every car theft in the area. In a later episode he needed to find a particularly hot car that was stolen with drugs inside, so he went to that same guy as "Johnny" again looking for information.

Another example would be in HomeImprovement when Tim would bring in a good plumber friend, Felix, for work on projects with complicated plumbing. A group of constructions workers also showed up frequently to give some tips on safety and how to make on-the-job meals (they also became popular for their band where their instruments were repurposed tools).