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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: rebelwrest on August 11, 2006, 12:13:37 AM
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This is suppose to be a thread to help other forum members with information and tips when going to game show auditions.
Anyway WWTBAM is holding tryouts at Margarita Mama's at the Station Square mall in Pittsburgh on August 17th. Auditions are from 9AM to 4PM but I am wondering when should I get in line to guarantee an audition. Should I wear any certain clothing, how should I act, can I actually prepare for this? It would be a great help to me to anymore who has attended a tryout for this show.
I know that I already asked this question in another thread, but since there wasn't any place on the forum for first timers to a certain show on what to expect. So I hope this thread is a first go to for anyone who is a little nervous about the process (like me). Wish me the best of luck and hope to see you there?
P.S. If anyone is traveling to Pittsburgh for this and is staying overnight. The cheapest hotel I found is the Comfort Inn on Banksville Road with a $54 a night rate and a public transportation system from the hotel. The rate was found through choicehotels.com (http://\"http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=PA338&sid=yofcM.uPzHMgN_S.5&sarea=85726&sname=Pittsburgh&sstate=PA&scountry=US&sradius=40.23&slat=40.4419&slon=-80.0028&schain=CI&scity=Pittsburgh&sort=&month=8&day=16&depart_month=8&depart_day=17&srp=STD&nadult=1&nchild=0\")
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You can't prepare. You take a test of 25-30 questions, and you either know em or you don't. If you don't score reasonably well, you go home.
If you pass the test, you interview with producers. Be personable, but don't be fake. If they see something in you that they like, they'll engage you in more conversation. But they know EXACTLY what they're looking for, and they'll know if you have that even before you open your mouth.
I've been on many auditions. Passed many, failed a few, and got on one game show, with a call to be on two more. Be yourself is all you can do, and that in the end will either sink you or let you succeed.
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[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'127057\' date=\'Aug 11 2006, 08:43 AM\']
You can't prepare. You take a test of 25-30 questions, and you either know em or you don't. If you don't score reasonably well, you go home.
If you pass the test, you interview with producers. Be personable, but don't be fake. If they see something in you that they like, they'll engage you in more conversation. But they know EXACTLY what they're looking for, and they'll know if you have that even before you open your mouth.... Be yourself is all you can do, and that in the end will either sink you or let you succeed.
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I was a contestant on 9 shows and on a bevy of pilots, and I don't remember hearing it all said so concisely and accurately. You nailed it, tvwxman. I've watched the contestant selection process for thousands of prospective players, and you are absolutely correct that the experienced contestant coordinators and producers can spot what they need in a few very quick seconds.
What I learned over the years is how much they WANT to like the auditionees. Let the most likeable parts of your true personality shine through and have fun. Good luck!
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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I'm going to generalize a bit in my response...
1. In some cases you can prepare...for Millionaire? That's kind of hard, but for a Wheel of Fortune or Chain Reaction, you can play computer games or make up sample questions. We were the only ones in the room during our first CR audition that knew the game, and I'm sure that helped us out.
2. This is going to sound so simple, but I always mention it because people just don't listen. *DO* what the contestant co-ordinators tell you to do...sounds easy right? You'd think. When I went to my Wheel of Fortune audition, there were about 40 of us who passed the initial test, and they played a mock game with a litle wheel just going around the room. They told you to make sure you were "on", cheering and clapping, even when it wasn't your turn as they were watching you even if you weren't playing. Half the people sat there like lumps when it wasn't their turn, and none of those people were picked. When I went through the Match Game audition, they told you to make sure you sat on the edge of your seat, because it made you look interested in the game. Again, many of the people sat back and slouched in their chair throughout the audition, and they weren't picked either.
Although it's better for me if you don't listen to them, but I wanted to be helpful :)
FS
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Come up with interesting stories about yourself that have nothing to do with game shows, trivia, etc. I don't have the audition applications in front of me, but some of the questions are of the form, What would Meredith find most interesting about you, and tell us about your most embarassing moment. As far as Millionaire producers are concerned, you are auditioning for a talk show, not a game show.
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[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'127057\' date=\'Aug 11 2006, 11:43 AM\']
I've been on many auditions. Passed many, failed a few, and got on one game show, with a call to be on two more.
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Which game show did you manage to get on?
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IIRC, I believe Matt made it onto an episode of "The Weakest Link".
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[quote name=\'Allstar87\' post=\'127092\' date=\'Aug 11 2006, 05:27 PM\']
Which game show did you manage to get on?
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Indeed.... Weakest Link, primetime..... Only contestant ever to lose, and get more publicity than the winner about it!
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[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'127097\' date=\'Aug 11 2006, 07:03 PM\']
[quote name=\'Allstar87\' post=\'127092\' date=\'Aug 11 2006, 05:27 PM\']
Which game show did you manage to get on?
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Indeed.... Weakest Link, primetime..... Only contestant ever to lose, and get more publicity than the winner about it!
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Awesome. I'll have to watch for your episode.
I haven't been on any game shows yet, but I'll keep your tips in mind when I do audition for one.
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'127068\' date=\'Aug 11 2006, 01:18 PM\']
I was a contestant on 9 shows and on a bevy of pilots, and I don't remember hearing it all said so concisely and accurately. You nailed it, tvwxman. I've watched the contestant selection process for thousands of prospective players, and you are absolutely correct that the experienced contestant coordinators and producers can spot what they need in a few very quick seconds.
What I learned over the years is how much they WANT to like the auditionees. Let the most likeable parts of your true personality shine through and have fun. Good luck!
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Accolades from the master. Thanks for the props.
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FWIW, I took the Millionaire test twice and passed each time. I did not do well in my first interview, but my second interview was good enough to get me into the pool. I was one of the first ones interviewed and had a good rapport with the contestant producer I spoke to, and I guess that easygoingness put me in the pool. I have yet to get the actual contestant call... stay tuned.
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Another suggestion: use the bathroom before you audition, and don't drink a lot of water or consume an unusual amount of fiber beforehand. It doesn't make you look attractive when "you gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now" while your completing your test.
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[quote name=\'Brandon Brooks\' post=\'127232\' date=\'Aug 13 2006, 12:08 PM\']
Another suggestion: use the bathroom before you audition, and don't drink a lot of water or consume an unusual amount of fiber beforehand. It doesn't make you look attractive when "you gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now" while your completing your test.
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You don't think about that going in, but that is a good piece of advice.
Also for anyone who has gone in for an audition. I am thinking of getting in line at 630 AM. Just in case something goes wrong, what is the latest I can get in line and still get an audition. The audition is from 9 AM to 4 PM. I hope nothing goes wrong. I have this planned to the T (light rail system in Pittsburgh). Now my next challenge to see if I can complete this trip for less than $100 (el cheapo).
Thanks for the tips.
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'127246\' date=\'Aug 13 2006, 12:47 PM\']
[quote name=\'Brandon Brooks\' post=\'127232\' date=\'Aug 13 2006, 12:08 PM\']
Another suggestion: use the bathroom before you audition, and don't drink a lot of water or consume an unusual amount of fiber beforehand. It doesn't make you look attractive when "you gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now" while your completing your test.
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You don't think about that going in, but that is a good piece of advice.
Also for anyone who has gone in for an audition. I am thinking of getting in line at 630 AM. Just in case something goes wrong, what is the latest I can get in line and still get an audition. The audition is from 9 AM to 4 PM. I hope nothing goes wrong. I have this planned to the T (light rail system in Pittsburgh). Now my next challenge to see if I can complete this trip for less than $100 (el cheapo).
Thanks for the tips.
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I remember when I took the test a few years ago in Cedar Rapids, auditions started at 8:00. I got there at about 6:15, and was in the second group.
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Another question popped into my head. Does it matter how well dressed you are or does the contestant coordinators see through that (no superman vision jokes please)? I am thinking of showing up in a t-shirt, jeans, and a sport coat over it. Does that sound too different to detract them from picking me?
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'127301\' date=\'Aug 13 2006, 07:34 PM\']
Another question popped into my head. Does it matter how well dressed you are or does the contestant coordinators see through that (no superman vision jokes please)? I am thinking of showing up in a t-shirt, jeans, and a sport coat over it. Does that sound too different to detract them from picking me?
[/quote]I think that you would want to show up for a game show interview wearing what you would wear to a job interview. For me, it was slacks and a dress shirt, but then again that's what I wear every day anyhow. They probably don't want someone who just threw together a pair of ratty jeans and a stained t-shirt, but I'm only guessing.
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Dress like you would be impressing a date. Because you really are a-courtin' producers and contestant coordinators (excuse me, CASTING DIRECTORS. hmmmph.) .
At the Weakest Link auditions, some folks wore a t shirt under a blazer that said "You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye". They didn't get picked. Get it? Don't put on a show. Be. Yourself.
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[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'127315\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 07:07 AM\']
Don't put on a show. Be. Yourself.
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That is myself, always different than everyone else. Just because some people didn't get picked because they wore that style of dress doesn't mean that is why they didn't get picked.
If you think the suit and tie or business casual (I hate that term) is how most contestants get on to show after the test, I might as well treat this as a job interview. Fake it til' you make it.
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'127322\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 05:35 AM\']I might as well treat this as a job interview. Fake it til' you make it.[/quote]You're not getting it. The "Millionaire" contestant coordinators are not going to put on someone with a rainbow mohawk, eleventy billion piercings and an AC(lightning bolt)DC shirt and so on. They will more likely pass that person over for someone wearing something that you would see in an office building. Watch the show. Watch Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune...just about every other game show with the exception of The Price is Right has men wearing suits and ties, women in dresses or blouses...it's the norm. You are the one that has to conform to what the pickers want. If you expect them to overlook the way that you dress because of the brilliant way that you play the game, you will lose. It does not work that way.
That's not to say that you can't let your true personality shine throughout the whole process. If you happen to mark out for a particular sports team or enjoy a certain genre of music, come prepared with an anecdote about how you spent ten hours in the blistering cold for seats, and so on.
It's unfair, sure, but the way you look is the first way the coordinators will judge you. Better to ask them what you can wear when on camera once you get over that hurdle.
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'127322\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 08:35 AM\']
[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'127315\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 07:07 AM\']
Don't put on a show. Be. Yourself.
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That is myself, always different than everyone else. Just because some people didn't get picked because they wore that style of dress doesn't mean that is why they didn't get picked.
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Then dress the way you want. And quit asking for advice.
[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'127322\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 08:35 AM\']
Fake it til' you make it.
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Yeah, good luck. You'll need it.
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You're not getting it. The "Millionaire" contestant coordinators are not going to put on someone with a rainbow mohawk, eleventy billion piercings and an AC(lightning bolt)DC shirt and so on. They will more likely pass that person over for someone wearing something that you would see in an office building.
I disagree with this advice. If you watch the syndicated show, you will notice that many of the men do not wear suits on the show. They have even toned down Meredith's wardrobe so she is not usually wearing a suit. For Millionaire, they tell you to dress business casual. I think wearing a suit for Millionaire is overkill. I think even wearing a nice T-Shirt is fine. I don't think the wardrobe is the deal breaker, for Millionaire at least. To be comfortable in what you are wearing is very important. If those that do not know, the associate producers for Millionaire are in their late twenties, and they dress casually themselves.
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[quote name=\'goongas\' post=\'127341\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 08:46 AM\']
You're not getting it. The "Millionaire" contestant coordinators are not going to put on someone with a rainbow mohawk, eleventy billion piercings and an AC(lightning bolt)DC shirt and so on. They will more likely pass that person over for someone wearing something that you would see in an office building.
I disagree with this advice. If you watch the syndicated show, you will notice that many of the men do not wear suits on the show.
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You'll also notice that they don't have rainbow mohawks and fourteen facial piercings.
Disagree all you want, but rebelwrest has his answers now, and it's on him to decide who's advice he wants to take.
I know who I'd choose.
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Tryouts are AUDITIONS. You're onstage from the moment you walk in the door. Dress well, but not over the top. Of course, as everyone knows, appearance is very important on TV, but some shows consider that more important than others. Rub someone the wrong way, and you're out. Catch someone's eye/ear, and you've got your foot in the door. Perform well with charisma and character, and you're almost there. Have a good rapport with everyone involved, do well with your written test/on camera audition, and you may just get picked.
I've auditioned for a lot of things, and also was chosen to appear on Chain Reaction after my first audition. As a matter of fact, they brought us on the show immediately to tape it.
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[quote name=\'Moe Train\' post=\'127351\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 09:09 AM\']
I've auditioned for a lot of things, and also was chosen to appear on Chain Reaction after my first audition. As a matter of fact, they brought us on the show immediately to tape it.
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Well, you and your teammates WERE very nattily attired for the occasion. ;)
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ha.. I guess you saw the show. Yes, we were in ties, BUT all of the production staff came over to us saying, "WOW! You're in ties! You're the first ones yet on the show to wear them!"
It's was a good thing we were "pimped out" since we WON the game!! I still wish we tripled. SO CLOSE.
BTW, for the audition, we all were in jeans, casual button up shirts, and we all had sandals on (coincidence). We were very talkative to all of the staff, and hit it off with everyone right away. I think it was important to be remembered by the staff, so when they saw our audition video, it was a quick recall. I plan on using my Chain Reaction tape to submit to other gameshows...
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I'm 2 for 2 in tryouts, so I guess I'm doing something right. One thing I made a special point of doing both times was to interact positively with the other players. Clap or congratulate them when they do something good, even if it was at your own expense. I've got a feeling that coordinators prefer to see that than to see someone totally focussed on his own performance. You don't get anything for winning the mock game.
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I agree about being positive and upbeat in the audition. All smiles and great energy are very attractive in the casting process. Don't down the other people when you're there.
When we did the mock game, we got the second fastest time in completing the chain. Also, when they took a Polaroid of our team before we did our mock game in front of the camera, Ry and I basically picked up Matt and took our pic like that. Fun things like that can get you remembered!
Once you're on the game, and you have a little chemistry between you and your opponents, a little lightheated ribbing is ok. If anyone saw my show last Thursday, you could see that we had good chemistry with the other team and Dylan, and we were definitely ragging on the other team during the show (even though we were losing for 3/4 of the game!).
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For those interested, here are the questions that were on the last application that I filled out to tryout for Millionaire:
1. What is the first thing you would do with $1 million?
2. What would Meredith Vieira find most interesting about you?
3. What are the three things you want to do before you die?
4. Complete this sentence You'd never believe it but I...
5. What is your most embarrassing moment?
6. I could be in the Guinness Book of World Records for...?
7. Do you have any bad habits or habits you know annoy other people?
8. If you had three wishes what would they be?
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[quote name=\'goongas\' post=\'127471\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 07:09 AM\']
7. Do you have any bad habits or habits you know annoy other people?
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Holy screening question, Batman.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'127379\' date=\'Aug 14 2006, 02:52 PM\']
I'm 2 for 2 in tryouts, so I guess I'm doing something right. One thing I made a special point of doing both times was to interact positively with the other players. Clap or congratulate them when they do something good, even if it was at your own expense. I've got a feeling that coordinators prefer to see that than to see someone totally focussed on his own performance. You don't get anything for winning the mock game.
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Funny you should mention this. I was discussing this with someone recently regarding Wheel. Apparently the contestant coordinators want people rooting for others telling the contestants to act like you are playing against the house, not each other.
I'm sorry, but unless all 3 of us are making it to the bonus round, I'm not playing like that.
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'127474\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 07:35 AM\']
Funny you should mention this. I was discussing this with someone recently regarding Wheel. Apparently the contestant coordinators want people rooting for others telling the contestants to act like you are playing against the house, not each other.
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Sure they do. Happy supportive contestants make for good TV.
I'm sorry, but unless all 3 of us are making it to the bonus round, I'm not playing like that.
Then you, sir, will not be on a game show. :)
The key here is "act", I think. Give 'em the performance they want, all the while secretly wishing for them to undergo a fatal case of dyspepsia right in the middle of the game. :)
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[quote name=\'goongas\' post=\'127471\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 10:09 AM\']
For those interested, here are the questions that were on the last application that I filled out to tryout for Millionaire:
1. What is the first thing you would do with $1 million?
2. What would Meredith Vieira find most interesting about you?
3. What are the three things you want to do before you die?
4. Complete this sentence You'd never believe it but I...
5. What is your most embarrassing moment?
6. I could be in the Guinness Book of World Records for...?
7. Do you have any bad habits or habits you know annoy other people?
8. If you had three wishes what would they be?
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When did you take the test. That almost sounds like an application for love connection. Do I really have to be truthful on that application with those type of question or can I just leave them blank. I am afraid of that kind of information getting out (not on Millionaire).
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'127474\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 10:35 AM\']
Funny you should mention this. I was discussing this with someone recently regarding Wheel. Apparently the contestant coordinators want people rooting for others telling the contestants to act like you are playing against the house, not each other.
I'm sorry, but unless all 3 of us are making it to the bonus round, I'm not playing like that.
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I said this way back on page one of this thread.
If they want you to clap for others, you clap for others. If you don't, don't expect to be picked. I clapped, I got picked for Wheel of Fortune...it's pretty basic.
FS
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I wish I was in California. It would be so much easier to be exposed to TV and gameshows. Instead, I'm in Philadelphia, and don't have many shows produced on the East Coast.
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[quote name=\'FlashStash\' post=\'127484\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 11:40 AM\']
If they want you to clap for others, you clap for others. If you don't, don't expect to be picked. I clapped, I got picked for Wheel of Fortune...it's pretty basic.
FS
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I don't think rooting so much for others is the problem, rather telling contestants to be in the mindset that you are playing against the house. I don't know of any other show where if you are playing against others, to be in the mindset that you are playing against the house.
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'127499\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 12:47 PM\']I don't think rooting so much for others is the problem, rather telling contestants to be in the mindset that you are playing against the house. I don't know of any other show where if you are playing against others, to be in the mindset that you are playing against the house.[/quote]
Everybody else's point is that you shouldn't let that comment affect you whatsoever. You should, however, give the appearance of providing them what they're looking for, or else you won't get picked. And if that bothers you, contestant coordinators will be able to pick up on that, so you won't get picked anyway.
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Speaking as someone who passed the (syndicated) WWTBaM test twice and never got into the contestant pool: I agree with the advice "Be yourself" - it's just that being myself kind of conflicted with my desire to make a good impression. And I'd like to think I did make a good impression - it just wasn't good enough. It's sheer speculation on my part, but I suspect my vocation puts me into the area of being a "professional nerd" - someone you'd expect to know a fair amount of trivia. It harkens back to Dr. Joyce Brothers, who made herself an expert on boxing so she would be considered offbeat enough to qualify for "The $64,000 Question." (Well, what sounds better from the game show's point of view: "Our contestant is Dr. Joyce Brothers, a psychologist who will answer questions about psychology" or "Our contestant is Dr. Joyce Brothers, a psychologist who will answer questions about professional boxing"?)
But it is oddly satisfying to pass the WWTBaM test when so many in the room flunk it.
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[quote name=\'MrBuddwing\' post=\'127505\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 10:20 AM\']
Speaking as someone who passed the (syndicated) WWTBaM test twice and never got into the contestant pool[/quote]
I hear ya, I've also tried out twice, passed the test twice, and didn't make it into the pool. I do agree with this statement:
[quote name=\'goongas\' post=\'127074\' date=\'Aug 11 2006, 11:39 AM\']
As far as Millionaire producers are concerned, you are auditioning for a talk show, not a game show.
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Millionaire is a show that relies on the host's interaction with the contestant much more than most other game shows. That's why on the application and interview you have to present yourself as having different interests and experiences, which can help you carry an entertaining enough conversation with Meredith during the show.
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As I about to take my journey to the steel city, I have decided on a blue dress shirt and tan slacks. Hopefully the test will be easy for me, and the interview will be easy as well. I have heeded your advice. I am one unique person with a great personality (or thats what people actually say to me) so hopefully be myself is enough to please the contestant coordinators. Looks like I will be the only person from the forum attending this audition. Also, this is my experience to check out the city I want to live in after college. Thanks all for the audience, and I hope I have some tips for others when they try out for Millionaire.
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I went to the Chicago area audition yesterday and I was FLOORED by how many people
showed up. Well over a thousand and definitely more than they expected. I got in line
at 9:30 AM and was in the second to last testing group at around 3:30. The application had
several of the questions posted earlier (1,4,5,6) plus a page of movie related questions
like what film most influenced you, what movie have you seen the most times, and, of
course, are you a Netflix(tm) subscriber.
I passed the movie test and had a brief interview with a contestant coordinator. She
just asked me to tell her about myself and my love of movies, and asked about one
of the questions on my form. She also asked me to talk about the last movie I saw.
I thought it went fine, but I can't imagine getting picked for the show-- for one week
of movie shows they only need what, 10-15 people plus alternates?? They got half that
from my session alone! But whatever happens it was a fun experience getting to hang
out in line with fellow Millionaire fans all day.
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u got there at 930 and were 2nd to last in the group.
I even wonder if I should go at all.
Although, PGH is a lot smaller than Chi-town
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[quote name=\'Matt\' post=\'127739\' date=\'Aug 16 2006, 10:19 PM\']
u got there at 930 and were 2nd to last in the group.
I even wonder if I should go at all.
Although, PGH is a lot smaller than Chi-town
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I knew there would be another person from the forum to tryout in Pittsburgh. Anyway hope to see you there. I hope to get in line before 7 AM.
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Well the journey of pencils and cheap magnets has come to an end. I got in line at 7 AM and already there were at least 150 people in line. They gave us the contestant applications along with our magnets which they write our number for that session. I happen to be in the first session along with 250 more people. I fill out the application including the questions such as "What would you do if you won the million?", "What is your most embarassing moment?", and "Fill in the sentence: You wouldn't believe it if I told you, but...?" (my answer was " I was once mistaken for a stripper (true story)."
I was taken into a room with fold out chairs, and everyone was asked to show their enthusiasm which is quite a lot at 8 AM (even though the tryout was intended to start at 9 AM, they started one hour early). We got to ask questions to the contestant coordinator, and he couldn't reveal the answers to the questions what is the passing score and what is the percentage of people who take the test, pass it. They pass out the tests with the official Millionaire pencil and you get 10 minutes to take a 30 question test. The first test (movie week) is finished, and it is time to play how much can you get hurt in order to catch a cheap T-shirt. It is time for the second test (regular test), take test, pass test over to be graded, get nervous all over again. They reveal the scores for the movie test and 10 people out of the group pass (one more piece of advice, they tend to use questions from past shows as test questions). The numbers are called are out like the pick 3 game. The numbers seems to float in air, and everyone hopes to match. 1 6 1, my numbers match! I passed the test! We are quickly scurried out of the room for to contestant interview, and rarely the people know which face matches the number, but don't worry because you probably didn't see my face, but you heard me. About 30 people passed the test in the group.
We took our test in a Margarita Mama, pass by a Hooters, and ended up Saddleside (you can make up your own joke). They take us into the bar room, and a Polaroid is taken of us. A little chit chat is made with people who also passed the test. Hoping to gain an edge with the contestant coordinators, I talk and make the others beside me laugh (or is it a hindering). They call your name again for a 90 second interview in which the basic questions and also the important question: is there anything else about you you would like us to know? I let my true self shine and answer that nothing makes more happier than to see others enjoy themselves (clinched it). They say goodbye with your magnet, pencil, and Netflix free trial offer, but before they do. They tell you that you will receive a postcard within 3 weeks to show if you are in the contestant pool. However, they also tell you that you may get a call to be on the show before you get the postcard. Back to normal life and a 3 hour drive home. When I got out at 9 AM, there were 1,000 people in line baking in 80 degree weather. A quick change of clothes and it is off to tour Pittsburgh (a fabulous destination). Time to go home and a quick victory lunch at Ponderosa, at least passing the test is a great honor. Is my journey over? One more thing, I think the layout of roads in Pittsburgh is the inspiration of the Labyrinth game with all the holes leading to the Hill district. I am amazed you have made it this far.
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'127845\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 07:10 PM\']One more thing, I think the layout of roads in Pittsburgh is the inspiration of the Labyrinth game with all the holes leading to the Hill district.[/quote]
How true. Someone must've been drunk and/or stoned when Pittsburgh's street alignment was drafted.
I wish I could've been there. Alas, us teachers have to get prepared for the young'ins to return next week.
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Figure I bump my own thread rather than start a new one.
I signed up online Jeopardy College Test, and will be taking it tomorrow night. Is there any time I should get on the site to take the test? Is there any tips you can give on taking the test? If you are taking the test tomorrow night, I wish you the best of luck.
Oh yeah, I was rejected for Millionaire. As my mom explained to me, you probably answered to many questions correctly.
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'132701\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 07:43 PM\']
Oh yeah, I was rejected for Millionaire. As my mom explained to me, you probably answered to many questions correctly.
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Can Moms get "Line of the Day" honors? Cause we have a candidate.
/Mr Mom, Michael Keaton, was never on a game show. Not to my knowledge, but my mom says it's true.
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'132701\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 04:43 PM\']
Oh yeah, I was rejected for Millionaire. As my mom explained to me, you probably answered to many questions correctly.
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This might be the funniest post I have ever read.
How IS Bonnie, anyhow?
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'132701\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 07:43 PM\']Is there any time I should get on the site to take the test?[/quote]
5 minutes after the test starts.
[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 07:43 PM\']Is there any tips you can give on taking the test?[/quote]
Since 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything (http://\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=&cat=&meta=&num=&ie=utf-8&q=answer+to+life+the+universe+and+everything\"), answer each question "42".
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'132701\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 07:43 PM\']I signed up online Jeopardy College Test, and will be taking it tomorrow night. Is there any time I should get on the site to take the test?[/quote]
http://www.jeopardy.com/onlinetest/flash_index.php (http://\"http://www.jeopardy.com/onlinetest/flash_index.php\")
"TEST TUTORIAL"
Ahem.
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'132701\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 07:43 PM\']
Oh yeah, I was rejected for Millionaire. As my mom explained to me, you probably answered to many questions correctly.
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Your mother is always right. Remember that. :)
I have a feeling I'm gonna feel your pain in about a week- I tried out for Millionaire (pop culture) two weeks ago, and even though I think I did fairly well, I might have choked a little in the interview. Still, it was the first test for a show that I passed (I don't count the time I qualified for Super Millionaire because it really wasn't a test per se), so I can count that as a moral victory. (And I did get four questions wrong anyway, so maybe that might be a good sign- I sure as hell don't know.)
I'm gonna go back to goongas' post of August 15 and just post what appeared on my application as well.
1. What is the first thing you would do with $1 million?
4. Complete this sentence You'd never believe it but I...
5. What is your most embarrassing moment?
6. I could be in the Guinness Book of World Records for...?
I still honestly don't understand the point of question #6 on goongas' list, but hey, not my fault for them putting it there.
All in all, it wasn't a bad experience, save for my portable CD player being broken when I dropped it on the sidewalk accidentally (yes, I still like portable CD players despite everyone around me saying "get an iPod").
Hopefully this all turns out for the best so I can join the list of board members who've been on game shows.
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[quote name=\'PYLdude\' post=\'132753\' date=\'Sep 27 2006, 01:01 AM\']
1. What is the first thing you would do with $1 million?
4. Complete this sentence You'd never believe it but I...
5. What is your most embarrassing moment?
6. I could be in the Guinness Book of World Records for...?
I still honestly don't understand the point of question #6 on goongas' list, but hey, not my fault for them putting it there.[/quote]
Much like #4 and #5, it's just a cute way for them to draw out interesting information about you. And make no mistake, it's your answers to those questions that have a lot more to do with whether you're selected than how well you did on their test, so don't blow them off no matter how weird they sound.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'132775\' date=\'Sep 27 2006, 11:19 AM\']
Much like #4 and #5, it's just a cute way for them to draw out interesting information about you. And make no mistake, it's your answers to those questions that have a lot more to do with whether you're selected than how well you did on their test, so don't blow them off no matter how weird they sound.
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Believe me, I didn't blow 'em off.
It was always in my mind that I was trying to sell myself to the production staff there, and I hope I did the best I could.
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At one time I heard that the Jeopardy! college test consists of 50 $1000 question (before they double the amounts). Some of the questions were downright easy. They gave you 15 seconds for each question, but if you got done early, you could go to the next question (It took me about 8 minutes for the test); I think I got 42 or 43 correct. Now it is all on how I did and how lucky I am. At least, I didn't have to pay a dime in order to try to take the test.
I am shocked I did so well considering (Unsubstantiated, unsourced rumor deleted by moderator. -DZ)
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[quote post=\'132846\' date=\'Sep 27 2006, 10:00 PM\']
(Unsubstantiated, unsourced rumor deleted by moderator. -DZ)
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You're killin' me! "Alex has a hit out on me?" "All knowledge is an illusion?"
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[quote name=\'Robert Hutchinson\' post=\'132865\' date=\'Sep 28 2006, 01:01 AM\']
[quote post=\'132846\' date=\'Sep 27 2006, 10:00 PM\']
(Unsubstantiated, unsourced rumor deleted by moderator. -DZ)
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You're killin' me! "Alex has a hit out on me?" "All knowledge is an illusion?"
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"He was drunk, just like on High Rollers finale?"
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And make no mistake, it's your answers to those questions that have a lot more to do with whether you're selected than how well you did on their test, so don't blow them off no matter how weird they sound.
Part of my problem...(and I guess everybody's)...is making them sound interesting. I don't really have a "most embarrasing moment" - not one that stands out anyway. Having to decide on one and then write an interesting story about it would be tough.
\Maybe that's why I've never been picked for anything :(
\\Hey look, I'm using these for the first time!
\\\Who the hell invented these anyway?
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[quote name=\'rebelwrest\' post=\'132846\' date=\'Sep 27 2006, 10:00 PM\']
At one time I heard that the Jeopardy! college test consists of 50 $1000 question (before they double the amounts). Some of the questions were downright easy. They gave you 15 seconds for each question, but if you got done early, you could go to the next question (It took me about 8 minutes for the test); I think I got 42 or 43 correct. Now it is all on how I did and how lucky I am. At least, I didn't have to pay a dime in order to try to take the test.
I am shocked I did so well considering (Unsubstantiated, unsourced rumor deleted by moderator. -DZ)
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They are going to have some easy questions in there, so they don't alienate viewers of the show and make them feel bad that they got only a few correct.