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Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: davewalls on June 07, 2005, 07:02:02 PM
Looks like the wheels are finally turning for the Ken Jennings game show on Comedy Central. Saw this ad posted today for contestants. Anyone seen this posted somewhere
where I don't have to pay $15 to apply?

http://www.starnow.com/Reality-TV/game_show_audition.asp (http://\"http://www.starnow.com/Reality-TV/game_show_audition.asp\")
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: clemon79 on June 07, 2005, 07:24:36 PM
[quote name=\'davewalls\' date=\'Jun 7 2005, 04:02 PM\']Anyone seen this posted somewhere where I don't have to pay $15 to apply?
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This is how they plan to accumulate their prize budget. :)
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: CarbonCpy on June 07, 2005, 08:00:38 PM
[quote name=\'davewalls\' date=\'Jun 7 2005, 06:02 PM\']Looks like the wheels are finally turning for the Ken Jennings game show on Comedy Central. Saw this ad posted today for contestants. Anyone seen this posted somewhere
where I don't have to pay $15 to apply?

http://www.starnow.com/Reality-TV/game_show_audition.asp (http://\"http://www.starnow.com/Reality-TV/game_show_audition.asp\")
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http://www.tvrules.net/modules.php?name=Ne...rticle&sid=8231 (http://\"http://www.tvrules.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=8231\")

Your friend,
Stive Gonzales: Internet Detective
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: mmb5 on June 07, 2005, 10:19:48 PM
Run throughs will be in July according to a source very close to Ken himself.


--Mike
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: catkins522 on June 07, 2005, 11:31:22 PM
[quote name=\'mmb5\' date=\'Jun 7 2005, 09:19 PM\']Run throughs will be in July according to a source very close to Ken himself.


--Mike
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Who is it?  Malcolm?  ;-)

Charles
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: inturnaround on June 08, 2005, 12:57:30 AM
Is the idea to do just the runthroughs in NYC or will the show proper be taped there?
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: ChrisLambert! on June 08, 2005, 08:41:51 AM
[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Jun 7 2005, 06:24 PM\']This is how they plan to accumulate their prize budget. :)
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Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: davewalls on June 08, 2005, 10:27:43 AM
[quote name=\'inturnaround\' date=\'Jun 7 2005, 11:57 PM\']Is the idea to do just the runthroughs in NYC or will the show proper be taped there?
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The article seems to infer that the runthroughs, as well as the actual show, will be taped in New York City. Would be an odd fit, though, consider Ken is a good ol' Utah boy.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Jimmy Owen on June 08, 2005, 10:51:06 AM
Isn't Davies based in NY?
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: davewalls on June 08, 2005, 11:01:30 AM
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Jun 8 2005, 09:51 AM\']Isn't Davies based in NY?
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WWTBAM and Studio 7 both were shot in NYC, so quite possibly, yes.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: goongas on June 08, 2005, 12:12:27 PM
Davies' may want to share his Millionaire staff with this show, so it would make sense to tape in NYC.  Depending on the number of episodes to be taped, if the staging of the show is not too complicated, they can crank out many episodes in a short amount of time.  If there are physical or other types of challenges, it may take them longer of course.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Don Howard on June 09, 2005, 01:20:59 AM
[quote name=\'goongas\' date=\'Jun 8 2005, 11:12 AM\']If there are physical or other types of challenges, it may take them longer of course.
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Oh, yas!
HOST: Do you want to answer the question yourself or do you want Ken to take the physical challenge?
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: sshuffield70 on June 09, 2005, 10:22:12 AM
[quote name=\'Don Howard\' date=\'Jun 9 2005, 12:20 AM\'][quote name=\'goongas\' date=\'Jun 8 2005, 11:12 AM\']If there are physical or other types of challenges, it may take them longer of course.
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HOST: Do you want to answer the question yourself or do you want Ken to take the physical challenge?
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Contestant:  Physical challenge!

Marc Summers:  Physical challenge.  The answer we were looking for was the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.  Come on over, Ken!!

<drum beats for the physical challenge>

For this physical challenge...

Ken:  What's that?

THAT would be your buzzer?

Ken:  That's a funny looking buzzer......

For this challenge, you have to answer three questions correctly.

Ken:  And how am I supposed to buzz in?

(and if you've seen "Distraction", you know the rest of the joke.)
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: passwordplus on June 09, 2005, 02:26:59 PM
[quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' date=\'Jun 8 2005, 08:41 AM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Jun 7 2005, 06:24 PM\']This is how they plan to accumulate their prize budget. :)
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Ken Jennings Wins Your Money
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Ken Jennings pays your taxes on it also!!!
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Clay Zambo on June 09, 2005, 06:10:45 PM
[quote name=\'davewalls\' date=\'Jun 8 2005, 09:27 AM\']The article seems to infer that the runthroughs, as well as the actual show, will be taped in New York City. Would be an odd fit, though, consider Ken is a good ol' Utah boy.
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Might be odd, but very happy-making for those of us on the Right Coast.  

-Clay
(whose application just left the outbox)
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: goongas on June 09, 2005, 07:00:53 PM
[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' date=\'Jun 9 2005, 05:10 PM\'][quote name=\'davewalls\' date=\'Jun 8 2005, 09:27 AM\']The article seems to infer that the runthroughs, as well as the actual show, will be taped in New York City. Would be an odd fit, though, consider Ken is a good ol' Utah boy.
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Might be odd, but very happy-making for those of us on the Right Coast.  

-Clay
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I sent in my application today too.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Timsterino on June 09, 2005, 11:38:07 PM
[quote name=\'goongas\' date=\'Jun 9 2005, 07:00 PM\'][quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' date=\'Jun 9 2005, 05:10 PM\'][quote name=\'davewalls\' date=\'Jun 8 2005, 09:27 AM\']The article seems to infer that the runthroughs, as well as the actual show, will be taped in New York City. Would be an odd fit, though, consider Ken is a good ol' Utah boy.
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Might be odd, but very happy-making for those of us on the Right Coast.  

-Clay
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I sent in my application today too.
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I did also. Good luck, Eric.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on June 10, 2005, 03:35:59 PM
I'm still waiting for them to tape a show in Des Moines, damn it.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: clemon79 on June 10, 2005, 04:07:52 PM
[quote name=\'Modor\' date=\'Jun 10 2005, 12:35 PM\']I'm still waiting for them to tape a show in Des Moines, damn it.
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"What's Wrong With This Milk?" didn't do it for you?

/"The defect in that one is bleach."

//"That's right."

///"Yessss."
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: ChuckNet on June 10, 2005, 09:19:55 PM
I also sent in the application, since besides possibly facing off against KenJen, a NYC-based game would be no sweat for a LI native like myself...we'll see what happens!

Chuck Donegan (The Hopeful "Chuckie Baby")
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: BrandonFG on June 11, 2005, 04:18:20 AM
[quote name=\'Modor\' date=\'Jun 10 2005, 02:35 PM\']I'm still waiting for them to tape a show in Des Moines, damn it.
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Not before Norfolk!

ObGameShow: Wheel did a week or two of episodes on a Norfolk-based ship/carrier in 1995.

ObGameShow2: Regis and Kelly will be doing some episodes on another Norfolk-based ship/carrier in about 2 weeks.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: goongas on June 13, 2005, 05:45:19 PM
I was selected to audition for the show.  There are auditions this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  I chose Friday.  Hope to see some of you there.  If you want to meet up before or after (audition is at 3), I would be available.  Good luck.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: davewalls on June 13, 2005, 06:31:55 PM
[quote name=\'goongas\' date=\'Jun 13 2005, 04:45 PM\']I was selected to audition for the show...
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I got selected, as well. Shooting for Friday, as well, but it is entirely dependant on work. Friday traffic in the Delaware/Philadelphia area SUCKS.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: ChuckNet on June 13, 2005, 11:37:24 PM
I was also selected for this wk, but have to reschedule due to my GSC13 commitment...shouldn't be a prob, though.

Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Clay Zambo on June 14, 2005, 10:13:55 AM
[quote name=\'ChuckNet\' date=\'Jun 13 2005, 10:37 PM\']I was also selected for this wk, but have to reschedule due to my GSC13 commitment...shouldn't be a prob, though.
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Ditto, tho' for a different reason.

Good luck, ya'll.  We expect a full report.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: goongas on June 14, 2005, 11:26:42 AM
Friday's audition has been cancelled.  I am now trying for Thursday.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: davewalls on June 14, 2005, 12:17:24 PM
[quote name=\'goongas\' date=\'Jun 14 2005, 10:26 AM\']Friday's audition has been cancelled.  I am now trying for Thursday.
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Good thing, cause I couldn't make it then, anyways. I replied back, asking for Wednesday, but havent heard anything yet.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: goongas on June 14, 2005, 12:28:05 PM
I got an e-mail back saying Thursday is ok.  I could not make it on Wednesday.    Moderaters: If this thread is turning into something that shouldn't be here, I will stop posting in this thread.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: goongas on June 16, 2005, 09:06:50 PM
I passed the KJ test. I was told I cannot audition for the first series of shows but I could audition for the second if I am a run through contestant. There is not really an incentive for me to be a run through contestant other than the experience that I can think of. I thought the interview went fairly well.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Clay Zambo on June 20, 2005, 10:22:30 AM
Congratulations, goongas.

Anybody going to be auditioning tomorrow (Tuesday)?
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: tvwxman on June 20, 2005, 12:21:12 PM
[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' date=\'Jun 20 2005, 09:22 AM\']Anybody going to be auditioning tomorrow (Tuesday)?
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Supposedly, I'm there on Wednesday....but I haven't heard from them as to when or where....

Any advice for the test?
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: wasabe on June 26, 2005, 10:11:29 AM
Any word on how this is coming along?

Curious as to how this is all going to go down.

If it's going to be shot in NY, I might try out myself.  :)
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: tvwxman on June 26, 2005, 12:54:28 PM
[quote name=\'wasabe\' date=\'Jun 26 2005, 09:11 AM\']Any word on how this is coming along?

Curious as to how this is all going to go down.

If it's going to be shot in NY, I might try out myself.  :)
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Took the test for "Ken Jennings vs. the World" on Wed... 7 people in the group...apparently , they've already scheduled the contestants for the first 65 eps...and a second cycle has already been ordered....the people trying out now are trying out to be A: Runthrough contestants for the pilots, and B: contestants for the second cycle.

The test was not easy, some mult choice, most fill in the blank, and some general answer. Dunno what the watermark was , but 4 of us passed.

Runthroughs begin this week, and yes, it will be shot in NYC.

Other info : It's a new format. Looks like teams of contestants take on Ken at first....and there's no host yet.
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: Jimmy Owen on June 26, 2005, 01:01:19 PM
No host?  There is a guy in E. Lansing who has some experience in both hosting game shows and dealing with Mr. Jennings.....
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: sshuffield70 on June 26, 2005, 01:54:00 PM
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Jun 26 2005, 12:01 PM\']No host?  There is a guy in E. Lansing who has some experience in both hosting game shows and dealing with Mr. Jennings.....
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And now a man who got the crap beat out of him by Ken....MATT OTTINGER!!

(Sorry, Matt, I couldn't resist! :) )
Title: Now Casting: KenJen's Comedy Central Show
Post by: goongas on June 26, 2005, 02:19:11 PM
[quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'Jun 26 2005, 11:54 AM\'][quote name=\'wasabe\' date=\'Jun 26 2005, 09:11 AM\']Any word on how this is coming along?

Curious as to how this is all going to go down.

If it's going to be shot in NY, I might try out myself.  :)
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Took the test for "Ken Jennings vs. the World" on Wed... 7 people in the group...apparently , they've already scheduled the contestants for the first 65 eps...and a second cycle has already been ordered....the people trying out now are trying out to be A: Runthrough contestants for the pilots, and B: contestants for the second cycle.

The test was not easy, some mult choice, most fill in the blank, and some general answer. Dunno what the watermark was , but 4 of us passed.

Runthroughs begin this week, and yes, it will be shot in NYC.

Other info : It's a new format. Looks like teams of contestants take on Ken at first....and there's no host yet.
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Interesting.  I was told I would have to reaudition for the second cycle.  I know someone in my audition group got the call on Friday to be a rehearsal contestant this week.  I did not get a call.
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Post by: Kevin Prather on June 26, 2005, 02:21:34 PM
[quote name=\'sshuffield70\' date=\'Jun 26 2005, 10:54 AM\'][quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Jun 26 2005, 12:01 PM\']No host?  There is a guy in E. Lansing who has some experience in both hosting game shows and dealing with Mr. Jennings.....
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And now a man who got the crap beat out of him by Ken....MATT OTTINGER!!

(Sorry, Matt, I couldn't resist! :) )
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It's been nice knowin' ya... ;-)