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Old 12-27-2015, 09:18 AM
 
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I'm college educated, cute, and sociable, and, frankly, I think I could put something together that's more entertaining than some of the things on television right now. Where and how do I sign up? I realize that getting my own show may be a struggle, but TLC seems to be accepting of novel ideas from novices; I don't really know if they are or not, though. What's your opinion? Where should I go if I want my ideas featured somewhere besides YouTube?
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Old 12-27-2015, 09:26 AM
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Write a script and try to sell it.
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Old 12-27-2015, 09:27 AM
 
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Write a script and try to sell it.
Do you need a script for a reality show? Please give me some more information.
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Old 12-27-2015, 10:04 AM
 
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How To Pitch Reality TV Show Ideas
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Old 12-27-2015, 01:06 PM
 
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Start with your local cable stations. They used to have lots of people putting on shows when they were new. Not so much now but it's worth a try.
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Old 12-27-2015, 02:36 PM
 
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There are a lot of good ideas here, but I think I need to do a lot more reading to get taken seriously. Thanks for letting me know where to get started, though.
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Old 12-27-2015, 02:39 PM
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Do you need a script for a reality show? Please give me some more information.
Oh...thought you were talking about a scripted show, my bad. At any rate...what do you have that's unique? I'm sure everyone thinks they could make something better than what's out there.
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Old 12-27-2015, 03:12 PM
 
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I realize that getting my own show may be a struggle, but TLC seems to be accepting of novel ideas from novices; I don't really know if they are or not, though. What's your opinion? Where should I go if I want my ideas featured somewhere besides YouTube?
From your other posts on CD, there were recommendations about your interest in comedy and films.
I suggest you try either one of these in your area either by volunteering or participating in workshops.

https://mobilecomedy.wordpress.com/t...ene-mobile-al/

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Old 12-27-2015, 05:39 PM
 
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Oh...thought you were talking about a scripted show, my bad. At any rate...what do you have that's unique? I'm sure everyone thinks they could make something better than what's out there.
I like science and technology. I thought perhaps I could make something unique based on that and various "life hacks." It would take a little while to put together, but I would love to give my idea a try.
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Old 12-30-2015, 02:34 PM
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You might want to actually try Youtube and see if you can build a following and brand. It could then be something you can show to producers to give them an idea of the show.

Otherwise, I would Google 'pitching a reality tv show' for an idea of the process. Some sites you can send them a pitch for a fee. I don't know how legit they are, however.

This site gives a brief overview of the steps: How To Pitch A Reality Show - Producing Unscripted

There's also books to check out at the library or get from Amazon about pitching/getting picked for reality shows.

Or just go directly to the casting page of the channel & see what it says.

I would just look at all of these to start getting a feel for it.
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