SERIOUSLY...any tips on being chosen as a contestant  on a game show? besides the obvious auditioning?
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They are looking for a variety of things.\n\nThey want you to be of a middle degree of intelligence. If you are too stupid, who needs you. If you are too smart, you may scare people off.\n\nThey also want presence and enthusiasm. If you stand there like a block of stone, it's no good for the excitement factor.\n\nBut don't go too gonzo, pulling a Tom Cruise on Howie Mandel.\n\nAnd have a good story to tell about your life.\n\nbest of luck.
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It kinda depends on what kind of show you're pitching, and who you're pitching it to. For example, an animated show like "South Park" would be pitched differently than a show like "Lost".\n   Generally speaking, you should have as much info on the show as you can get. If you can do story boards or animatics, or even get a episode done and in the can, it would help. Excutives are more likely to buy into an idea if they can actually SEE what you're talking about.\n   Having said that....GOOD LUCK in getting someone to take your calls, much less set up a meeting. Go ahead and make the calls tho...just expect a LOT of "NOs" before a single "Maybe". \n   You could also try going through an agent, or there are contests out there (Project Green Light), and writer's conventions you can go to, (probably have to join a writer's guild to get into that, which cost annual/monthly fees)\nGood luck!Keep trying!
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Ooh, clever thinking!  You want to be on MTV, so you contact... Yahoo! Answers.  They'll NEVER expect you to do that.  Really sly move.  You'll be getting your ride pimped in no time flat.
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post try-outs and have it annonced over the local radio,make fliers and put up in your neiborhood. i hope you get that energetis person your looking for.        GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! TEAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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I was on T.V. game shows as a kid. I was selected as a contestant by my elementary school for a quiz show called Heads Up and again in High School I was selected for a show called It's Academic.
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Go to each show's website and apply. You can also go to casting calls. They are having "The Bachelor" casting call in Dallas this weekend, not that I would go on there but that is just an example. There are usually all kinds of casting calls in bigger cities.
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check this web site\nhttp://www.millionairetv.com/info-contestant.html\nTo get in the hot seat you must pass a Millionaire Audition.\n\nNEW YORK CITY AUDITIONS \n\nAuditions usually take place Mondays - Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12noon to 2pm. We will have four weeks available at any one time and will update as dates become available. So keep checking back.\n\nIf you have auditioned before and received a post card that you are in the Contestant Pool, please note: Eligibility for selection from the Contestant Pool does expire. Anyone who auditioned prior to June 1, 2004 will need to audition again and pass to be eligible for possible selection for the show.\n\nOther audition opportunities:\nCollege Week, Million Dollar Movie Week or Play to Pay for Your Wedding Week.\n\n\nWHO CAN AUDITION \n\nYou must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the 50 United States or District of Columbia, never played in the "hot seat" on either the network or syndicated Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and meet all eligibility requirements. For complete eligibility requirements please see the official rules.\n\nMillionaire reserves the right to limit the number of times a person may audition for the show.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: WE WILL POST NEW AUDITION DATES FOR MID-JULY AND AUGUST SHORTLY SO KEEP CHECKING BACK . NO NEW AUDITION DATES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
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You need an agent, a real agent, and make sure that their not just a scam. Because they'll steal money from you. Your agent will then, give you information on auditions, and were they can be found. Once you audition, you wait for a call back. But don't be upset if you don't get one, many famous people have gotten plenty of "No"s before they became famous. You should also have a job to fall back on, because it is a very hard business, and very, very few people make it.  If you really want it, you have to keep auditioning for things, and learn from your mistakes when you don't get a callback.
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Make a list of famous things:  books, movies, celebrities, TV shows, etc...Write each thing you think of on a label and as your guest arrive you give each one a label.  One person is in charge of the handouts and places the label on the person's back so they can't see it but everyone else can.  The person who has the label has to ask yes or no questions of everyone else and try to guess whose name they have.  When they guess correctly they return to the person handing out labels and get a new one.  At the end of the evening I usually give a small prize ($5 or so) to the person with the most correct guesses.  \n\nThis is a good ice breaker if a lot of your guests don't know each other.  It works best with a larger group.
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play the question game. While watching t.v. or something, get to know each other better.  Each of you write down 20 questions and then each of you get the others and answer them in detail.  You learn a lot about random stuff.  It might sound kind of boring to some people, but I love finding out little things about my man.
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Get some portfolio shots done and register yourself with casting agencies... Highlight as many skills you might have eg Horseback riding, martial arts, walking using hands etc...\n\nIf they don't call, call them and see if there is anything out there for you...\n\nBut be warned castings are tough though, there are always 10's/100's of people going for the job too, can be a bit like an X factor audition...
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DEAL OR NO DEAL\nEver wonder what YOU would do with one million dollars?\nAre you a risk taker?\nDo you feel lucky?\nNow's your big chance to try to find out.\n\nOPEN CASTING CALL IN NEW YORK CITY! \nREMEMBER: If you've already submitted a tape, it is not necessary to attend an open casting call.\n\nKeep checking back for specific times and locations for the city nearest you.\n\nNEW YORK CITY, NY\nWhen: \nSaturday, May 13, 2006\n9:00am - 1:00pm\n\nWhere:\nBLVD\n199 Bowery at Spring St.\nNew York, NY 10002\nwww.blvdnyc.com \n\nFuture Open Casting Calls:\nSt. Louis - May 27th\nLas Vegas - June 3rd\nDetails available soon!\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nIf you are unable to attend an open call, please submit a video tape. Follow the instructions below to find out how. \n\nTO BE CONSIDERED AS A CONTESTANT:\n1. Make a 5-minute personal videotape of you and the supporters you wish to have appear with you on TV.\n2. Fill out an application (include a recent photo of each person)\n3. Send it to our contestant department. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 2ND, 2006.\n\n\n1. Making Your Videotape\nMaking a videotape audition for the program is very easy. Using a video camera, make us a 5-minute tape that tells us a little about yourself and what you would do with $1,000,000. Be sure to include the people you would like to appear with you on-camera as your "supporters." Be creative, show us your personality - tell us what makes you unique. Please start with your name and hometown. There is no "right" or "wrong" thing to say on your tape, we just want to get to know you. \n\nMake sure we can see and hear you clearly.\n-Label the tape with your name address and phone number.\n-We can only accept VHS tapes (The ones that fit in your VCR). Transferring your camcorder tape to VHS can be accomplished easily. Use the Red, White, and Yellow cables that come with your camera to connect it to your VCR. Push play on your camera, and Record on your VCR. Please run a test and make sure your transfer worked properly.\n-Be Kind, Rewind. Rewinding your tape to the beginning greatly increases our fondness for you. \n\n2. Filling out the Application:\nAdobe Reader is required to view the application. Click here to download a free copy if you do not have it installed.\nPlease take your time and answer the questions honestly. We will only accept completed and signed applications if they are accompanied by your videotape. \n\nInclude a recent photo:\nPlease enclose a recent personal photo of each person with the application. Make sure your photo(s) are clearly labeled with your names and phone numbers on the back. It is best, though not mandatory to send 2 clear photos of each person - one close up and one full body. \n\n3. Sending Your Package\nPlease label your package and send it to:\nDEAL OR NO DEAL CASTING\nPO Box 38903\nLos Angeles, CA 90038-0903\nDEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 2ND, 2006\n\nTo review, here is your "To Do" List:\n1. Make one (1) 5 minute videotape\n2. Label the tape with your name, address and phone number\n3. Complete and sign an application\n4. Include a few recent photos of you and your supporters. \n\nPlease note: Application materials will not be returned. Limit one application package per person.
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First: Have you participated? If not you definitely are not a winner!! \n\nSecond: If you did participate in something, then I am sure they would try to contact you thru other means like mail, phone etc. \n\nAnd make sure before you give any information out, that they give you a phone # and an address where you can contact them BEFORE GIVING INFO ABOUT YOURSELF\n\nMost of this are tricks or scams to steal you identity, bank accounts ect.  DON'T FALL FOR IT!!!
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Just show up.  Thats the first half of the battle.  I went to the most podunk radio station in the valley when I was 14 looking for a job.  No one else was interested in a kid like me.  They were not to keen on me either.  The problem with radio is that you can't be late and you can't miss a shift.  Some one has to be there.  EVERY STINKING TIME.  I kept showing up.  Just hanging out with one of the DJ's who was showing me things and teaching me things.  One day some one didn't show up.  Guess who they grabbed.  Thus began my career in radio.  I sucked.  Over time with a little mentoring and training, I get better.  The radio station was dead last in all the ratings.  Every time without fail.  After about a year of working there, I got good enough with my dry humor to attract an audience.  My shift was on saturday and sunday and when ever they needed some one to fill in.  During my show the station jumped to number 2 in the valley.  It pissed the program director off to no end.  He had it in for me because it made him with his degree look bad that a kid was kicking his butt all over the place.  If it was announced that I would be filling in on a certin day, a few days in advance, my ratings again pushed the station up the totem pole on the day and time that I was filling in.  I got tired of 2 dollars an hour.  I left radio for other adventures.  To this day it was the best job I ever had.\n\nMy idol when I was 12 was wild bill troy.  It was listing to him that made me want to do it.  I knew I had arrived when I was off to compete in a highschool debate tournement and needed a substitute for my show.  They go my idol to fill in for me.  He had become my substitute.  I was 17.  Yes I had in inflated head for about a week after that.  Only in america.\n\nMy advice?  Just show up.
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Go to www.nbc.com and look for Deal or no Deal. They have an application you have to fill out. And you'll have to make a video showing yourself and the supporters you would like to have on there. The website will tell you all of that. I think it would be fun to be on there. You can also play Deal or no Deal on the website for fun, just like a computer game.
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you have to sing up for this "best answer" in Yahoo answers, then answer lots of questions so yours can be picked as a best answer and then youll have a chance to win.\n\n\n\nPs. also praying or winning the lotery might help!
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Tell the truth, explain to the caller that you have not moved yet, but are interested in the position that has been advertised/ posted.  Since a face to face is out of the question at the moment, would the interviewer agree to a "screening (preliminary) interview" over the phone.\n\nIf you have the qualifications they seek they'll agree, out of curiosity if nothing else.  Besides, you'll have a leg up on the competition due to your resourcefulness, ingenuity,  and integrity.