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Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: chris319 on August 20, 2009, 09:40:24 PM: Will you be attending the Game Show Congress which is tentatively planned for November 14 - 15?
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: chris319 on August 20, 2009, 09:41:53 PM: It's easy for me to participate -- all I have to do is drive over the hill, assuming they don't call me in to work either day.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Jimmy Owen on August 20, 2009, 09:43:00 PM: No. I generally don't go out much.

/The papparazzi and all.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: BrandonFG on August 20, 2009, 09:44:59 PM: Can't. Job prevents taking vacay during sweeps months.

/Not counting July
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: trainman on August 20, 2009, 10:49:04 PM: What, no vote for "maybe"?

I wouldn't even have to drive over the hill...but my attendance depends on cost and if there are any compelling events. (Lunch with people from this forum: probably compelling, maybe even more so if it's not an official GSC event.)
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on August 20, 2009, 11:55:34 PM: I was all for coming until I found out the only food being served was Rice-A-Roni; the San Francisco Treat.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: clemon79 on August 21, 2009, 12:56:59 AM: [quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'223550\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 08:55 PM\']I was all for coming until I found out the only food being served was Rice-A-Roni; the San Francisco Treat.[/quote]
This is not a problem.

/loves Rice-A-Roni
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: NickintheATL on August 21, 2009, 12:58:01 AM: Not this year. I hope I can attend next year.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Hastin on August 21, 2009, 01:28:19 AM: Would love to attend. GSC can't be that nerdy... ;)
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: beatlefreak84 on August 21, 2009, 01:30:57 AM: Oh; if only I weren't a lowly grad student who's going to San Francisco in January for a math conference and needs to save up for that (talk about nerdy!)...

I'm hoping that I'll be able to go to the next one, though (if there is a next one...fingers crossed!).

To everyone that will go, though: I hope y'all have double the pleasure and double the fun for me! :D

Anthony
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Gus on August 21, 2009, 03:09:37 AM: A regretful "no" this time around -- no time or money.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Craig Karlberg on August 21, 2009, 04:08:43 AM: Sorry, no can do. Not when my oldest niece's birthday just happens to fall on that Sunday. Oh well.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: clemon79 on August 21, 2009, 04:22:17 AM: Well, if Karlberg's out, I'm out.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: chris319 on August 21, 2009, 05:13:13 AM: [quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223579\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 01:22 AM\']Well, if Karlberg's out, I'm out.[/quote]
Well if both y'alls are out, I'd better question my own participation.

NOT!
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: joshg on August 21, 2009, 10:06:22 AM: Sorry, I have to stock the produce section that weekend.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Clay Zambo on August 21, 2009, 12:23:34 PM: Would that I could. Bad timing.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: davewalls on August 21, 2009, 12:48:43 PM: I'd love to, but it's two weeks after my honeymoon. Kinda using my vaca time for that.

.....unless YOU wanna ask her if we can postpone our trip. Go ahead, I'll wait for your answer.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Offshored2007 on August 21, 2009, 12:51:02 PM: 3000 miles away over a lot of mountains. And the money thing too.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Matt Ottinger on August 21, 2009, 01:15:41 PM: [quote name=\'Offshored2007\' post=\'223631\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 12:51 PM\']3000 miles away over a lot of mountains.[/quote]
To be fair, though, it's not as though you'd be taking llamas.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: clemon79 on August 21, 2009, 02:58:55 PM: [quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223635\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 10:15 AM\']To be fair, though, it's not as though you'd be taking llamas.[/quote]
Speak for yourself!
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: SRIV94 on August 21, 2009, 03:03:43 PM: [quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223635\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 12:15 PM\'][quote name=\'Offshored2007\' post=\'223631\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 12:51 PM\']3000 miles away over a lot of mountains.[/quote]
To be fair, though, it's not as though you'd be taking llamas.
[/quote]
I'd leave that to Soria. :)
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: clemon79 on August 21, 2009, 03:19:19 PM: [quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223635\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 10:15 AM\']To be fair, though, it's not as though you'd be taking llamas.[/quote]
Also: Feels left out. (http://\"http://chtei.homestead.com/Lorenzo_Lamas_Dec_2006.jpg\")
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Jay Temple on August 21, 2009, 04:24:11 PM: Finances won't permit it. (Chances are, neither would my work schedule.) I wish ...
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Don Howard on August 21, 2009, 05:02:00 PM: I really want to, particularly since I haven't seen most of you since 2006 (my honeymoon, remember?) and the fact that it's just a Saturday-Sunday event [yes, I do realize this is all tentative] would be a help breaking away from work, but we're finally bouncing back after a soft year on the income front {thankfully, I shoved ultra-sums into the savings account during my years as a university employee} that as much as Bev and I would love to be with you again, I can't justify breaking into the piggy bank for this. If the $207M Mega ticket I hold in my hand pays off, however, we're there. I hope it happens and I hope a lot of you get to go and take bunches of pictures.
If Anitra Ford is attending, forget what I said above. I'll just sell my car for airfare and lodging.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: SRIV94 on August 21, 2009, 05:26:35 PM: [quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223673\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:02 PM\']If the $207M Mega ticket I hold in my hand pays off, however, we're there.[/quote]

What he said (sort of).
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Timsterino on August 21, 2009, 09:34:17 PM: The timing stinks, no can do. :( Maybe next year.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: uncleplinko on August 22, 2009, 10:55:10 PM: [quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223673\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:02 PM\']If the $207M Mega ticket I hold in my hand pays off, however, we're there. I hope it happens and I hope a lot of you get to go and take bunches of pictures.[/quote]
Remember, if it is a winner, 1% goes to The Ohio University Game Show Appreciation Society. $2.07M is a heck of a write-off.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: mcsittel on August 23, 2009, 10:38:26 AM: Would like to, but I pretty much spent all my leave on NYC...

Perhaps we could plan a Game Show Forum convention outisde of this, some sort of annual affair a la the old GSCs. Varying said event geographically would be nice too. Any interest?
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Loogaroo on August 24, 2009, 01:06:41 AM: I'd be down for that. I always wondered whatever happened to those.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: chris319 on August 24, 2009, 02:43:58 AM: L.A. suits me to a tee as well as many in the game show fan community who live here.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: TonicBH on August 24, 2009, 02:54:07 AM: I'll probably be taking college classes during that period, and I already reserved my one "trip to famous spot" location for Seattle for the Penny Arcade Expo in a week. So no.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: clemon79 on August 24, 2009, 03:03:54 AM: [quote name=\'TonicBH\' post=\'223943\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 11:54 PM\']I'll probably be taking college classes during that period, and I already reserved my one "trip to famous spot" location for Seattle for the Penny Arcade Expo in a week. So no.[/quote]
First time? You're in for a treat. (I'm hoping the cap on three-day passes this year has at least somewhat of an effect.)
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Post by: comicus on August 25, 2009, 09:34:25 PM: No.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: WhammyGuy28 on August 27, 2009, 02:54:58 AM: Since 11/14-15 is a weekend, it's going to be a challenge for me to attend this. I will try my best though.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Chris Kennedy on September 04, 2009, 11:37:59 AM: I will be coming to GSC this November with a friend if that is all right.

Take care and thank you.

Chris
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: SRIV94 on September 05, 2009, 04:09:15 PM: [quote name=\'Chris Kennedy\' post=\'224927\' date=\'Sep 4 2009, 10:37 AM\']I will be coming to GSC this November with a friend if that is all right.[/quote]
Quick--somebody check with Paul to see if bringing friends is OK! :)
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Loogaroo on September 19, 2009, 08:40:12 AM: Do we have any confirmation on a venue yet?
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: tvrandywest on September 20, 2009, 02:47:01 PM: [quote name=\'Loogaroo\' post=\'226437\' date=\'Sep 19 2009, 05:40 AM\']Do we have any confirmation on a venue yet?[/quote]
As recently as yesterday, Paul Bailey indicated all systems are "go" for GSC on the weekend of November 15th. We were discussing other aspects, and I didn't confirm the venue.

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: tvrandywest on September 23, 2009, 07:14:55 PM: [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'226519\' date=\'Sep 20 2009, 11:47 AM\'][quote name=\'Loogaroo\' post=\'226437\' date=\'Sep 19 2009, 05:40 AM\']Do we have any confirmation on a venue yet?[/quote]
As recently as yesterday, Paul Bailey indicated all systems are "go" for GSC on the weekend of November 15th. We were discussing other aspects, and I didn't confirm the venue.

Randy
tvrandywest.com
[/quote]

Beverly Garland Holiday Inn.
Again.

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Matt Ottinger on September 23, 2009, 10:19:28 PM: [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'226769\' date=\'Sep 23 2009, 07:14 PM\']Beverly Garland Holiday Inn.

Again.[/quote]
Are we sure Bob Stewart has finished?

Might be "still".
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: gameshowcongress on September 27, 2009, 01:05:24 PM: The GSC 7 Legends reception and awards presentation will take place beginning at 2pm on Sunday November 15th at Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn Hotel in North Hollywood, CA. The event will begin with Geoff Edwards being honored for the Ralph Edwards Career Community Service award and finish with Allen Ludden being honored for the Bill Cullen Career Achievement Award with Betty White accepting in his memory.

The previous day (Sat Nov 14), and on Sunday morning in different rooms there will be competition in a variety of historic and new game show formats (presented by cast of characters, with many on these boards able to comment on same), as well as a specific seminar for potential contestants on how to properly audition for shows, presented by contestant coordinator Bev Pomerantz (with support from various successful contestants reporting on their experiences). That segment will be immediately followed by a NEW just added segment - Tom Kennedy and his "Wonderful World of Game Shows" presentation

More information will be posted over the coming weeks at www.gameshowcongress.net - link for lodging discount is up. Still working on the $, but very affordable $50-60 range for the entire weekend, or $20 for the awards reception only (not luncheon, but with light refreshments). If you can't attend and want the 7th edition printed program mailed to you with shipping included it will be $12 (with a bonus of the 6th edition program included for the first 50 orders).

Regarding the program - for anyone who has ideas for organizations who can help underwrite the event by putting an advertisement in the program - the rate card can be found at http://www.gameshowcongress.net/GSC7RateCard.pdf (http://\"http://www.gameshowcongress.net/GSC7RateCard.pdf\")
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Post by: Winkfan on September 27, 2009, 05:50:52 PM: Quote from: gameshowcongress on September 27, 2009, 01:05:24 PM
The event will begin with Geoff Edwards being honored for the Ralph Edwards Career Community Service award and finish with Allen Ludden being honored for the Bill Cullen Career Achievement Award with Betty White accepting in his memory.

YABBA DABBA DOO!!!!!

Quote
NEW just added segment - Tom Kennedy and his "Wonderful World of Game Shows" presentation.

DOUBLE YABBA DABBA DOO!!!!!

I've already made my reservations. To those who cannot make it, I send my regards.....

Cordially,
Tammy
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on October 02, 2009, 06:31:01 PM: [quote name=\'gameshowcongress\' post=\'226959\' date=\'Sep 27 2009, 12:05 PM\']The event will begin with Geoff Edwards being honored for the Ralph Edwards Career Community Service award[/quote]Hopefully Passepartout never finds out about this.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: tvrandywest on October 07, 2009, 06:30:53 PM: Here's more complete program info:
http://www.gameshowcongress.net/ (http://\"http://www.gameshowcongress.net/\")

Besides the Sunday awards, the Saturday Tom Kennedy presentation looks hot.

Also... come on down to get your copy of Johnny Olson: A Voice in Time - over 400 pages, close to 100 photos, and the story of the history of American broadcasting as lived by an amazing pro. ;-)

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Mike Tennant on October 09, 2009, 11:55:50 AM: [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'228004\' date=\'Oct 7 2009, 06:30 PM\']Also... come on down to get your copy of Johnny Olson: A Voice in Time - over 400 pages, close to 100 photos, and the story of the history of American broadcasting as lived by an amazing pro. ;-)[/quote]For those who can't make it to the GSC, the book is in stock (http://\"http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Olson-Voice-Randy-West/dp/1593934718\") at Amazon now.
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Post by: Tim L on October 09, 2009, 12:36:59 PM: One of these years I gotta plan for this..Shot my vacation weeks already..will be meeting a few locally famous people on October 23-24 at the Ghoulardifest in Cleveland at the Airport Marriott on West 150th..Just decided to do this in the last few weeks..Wont be as big and fancy as GSC, but it'll be a good time nonetheless..:)

ob:Game Show:Hoolihan/Big Chuck/Lil John did a few game show parodies..

Also:That Johnny Olson book looks impressive..
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Post by: Offshored2007 on October 14, 2009, 05:30:58 PM: Depends on job load and fares from DC to LA (got a free place to stay at my sister's house)
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Post by: ten96lt on October 19, 2009, 03:24:04 AM: I'm interested in going. I can fly free so airfare isn't the issue, I'm just wondering though if I can just buy a pass for the Saturday session (to justify it as an education investment :D) and see how cheap I can stay and eat there. Yes I am in college so thats why I'm looking to go as cheap as possible. :D
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Post by: tvrandywest on October 19, 2009, 02:58:46 PM: [quote name=\'ten96lt\' post=\'228821\' date=\'Oct 19 2009, 12:24 AM\']I'm interested in going. I can fly free so airfare isn't the issue, I'm just wondering though if I can just buy a pass for the Saturday session (to justify it as an education investment :D) and see how cheap I can stay and eat there. Yes I am in college so thats why I'm looking to go as cheap as possible. :D[/quote]
Fly free? Damn, I like that thought!

YES, you can register separately for either of the two days:
http://www.gameshowcongress.net/index.htm (http://\"http://www.gameshowcongress.net/index.htm\")

See you there!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: ten96lt on October 19, 2009, 03:25:03 PM: [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'228839\' date=\'Oct 19 2009, 01:58 PM\'][quote name=\'ten96lt\' post=\'228821\' date=\'Oct 19 2009, 12:24 AM\']I'm interested in going. I can fly free so airfare isn't the issue, I'm just wondering though if I can just buy a pass for the Saturday session (to justify it as an education investment :D) and see how cheap I can stay and eat there. Yes I am in college so thats why I'm looking to go as cheap as possible. :D[/quote]
Fly free? Damn, I like that thought!

YES, you can register separately for either of the two days:
http://www.gameshowcongress.net/index.htm (http://\"http://www.gameshowcongress.net/index.htm\")

See you there!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
[/quote]
It helps when one of the parents works for an airline. Got transportation down. Just need to save for accommodations and registration. Feel free to make donations to the ten96lt college/gsc tuition fund :P lol
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Post by: Chris Kennedy on October 20, 2009, 09:32:17 PM: Due to circumstances beyond my control, financially, Me and my friends are unable to attend Game Show Congress this year. But, I promise, we will be attending the 2010 GSC.

Sorry to disappoint you all. But I look forward to seeing everybody there next year.

Take care.

All my best,
Chris
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Post by: gameshowcongress on October 21, 2009, 03:31:40 PM: GSC 7 EVENTS - AT BEVERLY GARLAND'S HOLIDAY INN

FRI NOV 13
8:00PM-Late   ICEBREAKER SOCIAL IN THE DECOY LOUNGE
      "The Price is Right" hosted by Tim Connolly
      "Match Game '09" hosted by Joe Van Ginkel
      "Greed" hosted by Gordon Pepper
      "Rhyme & Reason" hosted by Ben Ziek

SAT NOV 14
8:00AM-2:15PM   GAME TOURNAMENT IN THE CABRILLO ROOM
   8:00AM   "Deal or No Deal" (Pepper) Cabrillo A
      "Chain Reaction" (Ziek) Cabrillo B
   9:15AM   "Scrabble" (Van Ginkel) Cabrillo A
      "Lingo (1987)" (Connolly) Cabrillo B
   10:30AM   "$ale of the Century" (Van Ginkel) Cabrillo A
      "The $25,000 Pyramid" (Connolly) Cabrillo B
   11:45AM   "Ziek's Perfect Recall" (Ziek) Cabrillo A
      "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader" (Pepper) Cabrillo B
   1:00PM   "Concentration" (Van Ginkel) Cabrillo A
      "Blockbusters" (Ziek)

   3:30-5:30PM GAME SHOW SEMINAR - HOW TO ACE THE AUDITION
      with casting director Bev Pomerantz

   7:00PM   STATE OF THE GAMES
      by Steve Beverly, Professor of Broadcasting, Union University
   8:00PM   THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF GAME SHOWS
      by legendary host Tom Kennedy

   9:00PM   "Press Your Luck" (Connolly) Cabrillo A
      "Win, Lose, or Draw" (Pepper) Cabrillo B
   Also
   9:00AM-3:00PM   GAME DEMONSTRATIONS AND PITCH SESSIONS
   & 9:00PM-late   in the Board Room

SUN NOV 15
9:00AM   WE LOVE TO INTERRUPT
      hosted by GameShowNewsNet.com

   11:00AM   TOURNAMENT SEMI FINALS
      "Family Feud" hosted by Adam Nedeff

   1:30PM   AWARDS RECEPTION
   2:00PM-4:00PM   AWARDS PRESENTATION
      GEOFF EDWARDS
      honored with the Ralph Edwards Career Communty Service Award
      ALLEN LUDDEN
      honored with the Bill Cullen Career Achievement Award

   5:00PM   TOURNAMENT FINALS
      "The Game Show Machine" hosted by Adam Nedeff

MON NOV 16
VISITS TO SHOWS IN PRODUCTION
   11:30AM   JEOPARDY
   12:30PM   THE PRICE IS RIGHT
   4:00PM   THE PRICE IS RIGHT
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: MikeK on October 24, 2009, 08:07:39 PM: Over the last week, I've gone from a solid no to possibly. If I make it out there, it's Mr. Hernandez' fault. Dude could sell a fridge to an Eskimo.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: chris319 on October 24, 2009, 08:32:30 PM: [quote name=\'MikeK\' post=\'229198\' date=\'Oct 24 2009, 05:07 PM\']Over the last week, I've gone from a solid no to possibly. If I make it out there, it's Mr. Hernandez' fault. Dude could sell a fridge to an Eskimo.[/quote]
You can have my place. Upon seeing the schedule I've gone from a definite "yes" to a definite "no".
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: joshg on October 24, 2009, 09:24:21 PM: I'd love to be out there... anyone feel like paying airfare and hotel accommodations for me? Also, I'd need a rental car... maybe a Caddy. The Cimarron is a fine automobile.
Seriously, I'll be there in spirit. Anyone want to set up a webcam and Skype the festivities?

Josh
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Post by: stuincalif on October 25, 2009, 01:34:06 AM: [quote name='joshg' date='Oct 24 2009, 06:24 PM' post='229202']
Anyone want to set up a webcam and Skype the festivities?

We plan to broadcast the Sunday awards ceremony live on Shokus Internet Radio once the logistics are worked out. More info as it becomes available.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Hastin on October 25, 2009, 04:12:57 AM: For the 'Visits to Game Shows', will we need tickets, or are you doing a group reservation?
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: ten96lt on October 25, 2009, 07:00:58 AM: [quote name=\'Hastin\' post=\'229212\' date=\'Oct 25 2009, 03:12 AM\']For the 'Visits to Game Shows', will we need tickets, or are you doing a group reservation?[/quote]
Similar question, for the games mentioned, is it anyone can sign up or do you have to get picked or win a drawing, etc?
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: gameshowcongress on October 25, 2009, 12:02:43 PM: [quote name=\'ten96lt\' post=\'229214\' date=\'Oct 25 2009, 05:00 AM\'][quote name=\'Hastin\' post=\'229212\' date=\'Oct 25 2009, 03:12 AM\']For the 'Visits to Game Shows', will we need tickets, or are you doing a group reservation?[/quote]
Similar question, for the games mentioned, is it anyone can sign up or do you have to get picked or win a drawing, etc?
[/quote]

For the visits, the only one that has a "group" entry would be The Price Is Right, so if we get 20 we could do that - otherwise information is at http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/ (http://\"http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/\")
For Jeopardy everyone interested should get tickets at http://tvtix.com/show.php?eventID=26&scheduleID=16512 (http://\"http://tvtix.com/show.php?eventID=26&scheduleID=16512\")

For the game competition - everyone can participate. The concept here is competition training - so that people can get practice with a variety of formats that can help with existing or new games and how to play them. Get in touch with the tournament director Travis Schario - travxavier at yahoo dot com. There also is a contestant audition seminar by casting director Bev Pomerantz so that you can "Ace" the audition.
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Post by: tvrandywest on October 25, 2009, 05:26:14 PM: [quote name=\'gameshowcongress\' post=\'229221\' date=\'Oct 25 2009, 09:02 AM\']... There also is a contestant audition seminar by casting director Bev Pomerantz so that you can "Ace" the audition.[/quote]
Gotta tell ya, Bev is a hoot and one of the best in the biz at contestant casting. More exciting for me is when she and I get to talk about the good ole Goodson days. Ask her about Concentration and the other classics!

Just 3 weeks away, I'm really looking forward to GSC. On a personal note, now that I've taken hiatus from the past 6 years of a ton of traveling with TPiR-Live, I'll have a chance to participate in more than the awards function. Hope to see ya there.

Thanks for bringing our extended family together, Paul!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Winkfan on October 25, 2009, 07:32:23 PM: One question remains: What other famous folk will show up; besides the honorees or those related to the honorees?

Cordially,
Tammy
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: TimK2003 on October 26, 2009, 09:56:46 PM: Unless I can pull a $1000+ winning scratch-off lottery ticket or Powerball ticket between now and the 6th, I'm SOL. But darn it, I will shoot for 2010 if there will be one.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: tvrandywest on October 30, 2009, 01:24:51 AM: [quote name=\'Winkfan\' post=\'229230\' date=\'Oct 25 2009, 04:32 PM\']One question remains: What other famous folk will show up; besides the honorees or those related to the honorees?

Cordially,
Tammy[/quote]
Lots of pending RSVPs still not ready to be announced, but you can count on Betty White, Tom Kennedy and the most successful creator of all time, Bob Stewart to be there and approachable.

After the awards ceremony, the hottest ticket is the Saturday night presentation by Tom.

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: ten96lt on November 01, 2009, 03:26:39 AM: Well I was going to go, but I found out my sister's performance in her school's rendition of Chicago is that weekend and if I skip that then lets just say any stories you read about my death being a suicide is false. LOL
If anyone can send me notes from the acing an audition workshop, I'd appreciate it.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: tvrandywest on November 03, 2009, 12:49:22 PM: Spoke with Tom Kennedy who's got his presentation set for Saturday night. I'm looking forward to seeing this, and looking forward to talking about Johnny Olson with his many friends and fans.

Did you know that Tom Kennedy's mother was a fan of Johnny's? Tom remembers the smile on his mom's face while she enjoyed listening to Johnny's biggest radio hit "Ladies Be Seated". Nice ;-)

The brightest mind in games (TPiR, TTTT, Password, etc) will be on hand for the awards ceremony as Betty White accepts for Allen Ludden, Sunday. See ya there!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: chad1m on November 03, 2009, 07:55:38 PM: I've made the decision to not attend this year. But I hope everyone who does has a superb time and takes lots of pictures and videos for us.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: Twentington on November 03, 2009, 08:09:06 PM: I would go, if I didn't live eleventy billion miles away from it. And if anyone in this family had any money.
Title: Will You Attend the Game Show Congress?
Post by: chris319 on November 06, 2009, 01:41:46 PM: God bless Bob Stewart.
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Post by: Twentington on November 06, 2009, 06:51:20 PM: [quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'229978\' date=\'Nov 6 2009, 01:41 PM\']God bless Bob Stewart.[/quote]

Better excuse: I'm heading down for a Wheel contestant cattle call in Jacksonville that weekend. (I was kidding about the money thing, obviously. But hey, I live in Michigan, where the unemployment rate is over 100%.)
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Post by: Hastin on November 06, 2009, 09:00:30 PM: I just booked my hotel, GSC tickets, and a ticket for Monday's The Price is Right.

I can't wait! This is going to be a fun weekend! :)
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Post by: Timsterino on November 08, 2009, 06:09:25 PM: Have fun everyone! The timing makes it a no go for me. :) I can't wait to her the stories and see the pictures!
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Post by: tvrandywest on November 08, 2009, 06:35:14 PM: [quote name=\'Timsterino\' post=\'230139\' date=\'Nov 8 2009, 03:09 PM\']Have fun everyone! The timing makes it a no go for me. :) I can't wait to her the stories and see the pictures![/quote]
How sad, Tim. As a long-time friend, I was going to have you stand up and yell "Jackpot" when we give the award to Geoff Edwards, and Geoff was going to autograph your copy of "Johnny Olson: A Voice in Time" ;-)

The GSC7 program is stunning in both content and layout.
The excitement is building!! See you soon!!!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Post by: alfonzos on November 09, 2009, 08:47:28 PM: I wish, but no.
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Post by: Loogaroo on November 10, 2009, 05:46:11 PM: Quick question: do those of us who are hosting the tournament have to register for the gold package, or can we just register for silver?
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Post by: tvrandywest on November 12, 2009, 05:00:34 PM: Some more specifics are being finalized - thought I'd share for those interested.

Betty White, Geoff Edwards, Tom Kennedy, Bob Stewart and David Michaels will all be speaking at the awards reception on Sunday - Steve Beverly (Da Prefessa) and I will be hosting. There will be great video of our honorees, and a special video cut for the occasion by a huge NY game show host / TV star(!)

While some appearances are still being confirmed, expect to see some of your favorite panelists / celebrity players in da house! Come if you can, meet some legends, and we'll talk about Johnny Olson! More info to come!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Post by: vtown7 on November 13, 2009, 02:59:06 AM: Add me to the list of people that wish they could be there... I will think of you all when I'm at Questions Pour Un Champion (Going for Gold) next week in Paris. :)

Look forward to seeing the pictures!

Ryan.
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Post by: ChrisLambert! on November 14, 2009, 09:30:04 AM: A shame to miss out on a chance to meet Betty, Tom, Bob and Geoff in one day, but miss it I must. Have fun, everyone.

(For the record, I have met Randy.)
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Post by: tvrandywest on November 14, 2009, 12:59:27 PM: [quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' post=\'230572\' date=\'Nov 14 2009, 06:30 AM\']... (For the record, I have met Randy.)[/quote]
And I have met Chris... for the record! ;-)

Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Post by: Matt Ottinger on November 14, 2009, 02:04:28 PM: [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'230580\' date=\'Nov 14 2009, 01:59 PM\'][quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' post=\'230572\' date=\'Nov 14 2009, 06:30 AM\']... (For the record, I have met Randy.)[/quote]
And I have met Chris... for the record! ;-)[/quote]
I will remind you both that you're under oath.
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Post by: Don Howard on November 15, 2009, 05:12:32 PM: Bev and I are listening to the Shokus feed and enjoying it. But that's as close as we can get to Congrefs VII.