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The Reality TV Handbook: An Insider's Guide: How to Ace a Casting Interview, Form an Alliance, Swallow a Live Bug, and Capitalize on Your 15 Minutes of Fame (Paperback)

by John Saade (Author), Joe Borgenicht (Author) "Reality shows want you..." (more)
Key Phrases: reality stars, casting department, stunt coordinators, Failing Grade, Passing Grade, The Test (more...)
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Would you give up showers, toilets, and other modern conveniences for a chance at a million dollars? Do you long to find the love of your life in front of a national television audience? Are you willing to do anything -- and we mean anything -- to become famous?
Perfect for fans of Survivor, American Idol, The Bachelor, and their countless imitators, The Reality TV Handbook is the insider's guide to winning fame, love, and/or money on the small screen. From creating the perfect application video and auditioning like an idol to keeping your head as you're buried alive, The Reality TV Handbook features everything you need to go the distance.
Written by acclaimed television producer John Saade, this illustrated handbook will show you how to outwit your competitors, outsmart the producers, and win over the hearts of TV audiences everywhere!

About the Author
John Saade developed and oversaw production on ABC's The Bachelor , The Mole , Extreme Makeovers , Making the Band , and Houston Medical . He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Joe Borgenicht has co-authored The Action Hero's Handbook , The Action Heroine's Handbook , The Baby Owner's Manual , and Undercover Golf . He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books (August 5, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594740038
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594740039
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #963,884 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Learn How to Win Reality TV, October 31, 2005
By James N Simpson (Gold Coast, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews
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This book is by the same co-author who wrote the masterpiece The Action Hero's Handbook. The Action Hero's Handbook was a vast improvement on its predecessor the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook which was less humorous and more of an instructional manual not prepared to poke fun at itself. The Reality TV Handbook seems to be closer in style to the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, full of great information for those who actually want to be reality TV stars but not much entertainment value for other readers. I would imagine in a year or so a better version of this book will arise like happened with The Action Hero's Handbook where the genre of reality TV and wanting to be a contestant will be made fun of a lot more combined with helpful information for would be contestants. At the moment though I'd say get this book if you actually want to be a reality TV star but if you don't wait for the more humorous and entertaining sequel to be published.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great resource and an entertaining read, August 19, 2005
By David Borgenicht "Dave" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
I bought this book when I was thinking about auditioning for THE APPRENTICE, and found it both entertaining and informative. It's probably more valuable for potential contestants than dyed in the wool reality fans, but has great info on everything from how to present yourself effectively to producers to the skills you'll need for the show itself. It's the only book of its kind, and it's a valuable reference.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny pop culture, September 10, 2005
If you are a fan of pop culture and guilty pleasure television, you'll get a kick out of this book. The advice probably isn't very practical, but it is funny.
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