Wow, and I couldn't have conceived of a dumber concept for a show. Excuse me while I avoid this like the plague.
And so it goes, Kevin Brabant (really wishes the Fox network shows were on NBC, then I could be watching really good shows on my friends station) [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Michael King <[email protected]> To: wnndl <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Apr 24, 2013 12:26 pm Subject: [TRADES] Welcome to the bottom of the barrel. I think NBC has moved past desperation mode. This just showed up in my work emailbox... Attention: Marketing, Promotion and NewsDirectors NBC ORDERS GROUNDBREAKING 24/7 LIVECOMPETITION - THE MILLION SECOND QUIZ Episodes Set to Air in PrimetimeThis Fall as Contestants Nationwide Engage in Thrilling Mental Endurance Testfor Huge Cash Prizes This show willhave many opportunities for NBC owned stations and affiliates tofeature the show locally with live shots and digital integrations as well asshowcasing contestants from your area. More details of these opportunitiesas show planning and production progresses. UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — April24, 2013 — NBC has ordered “The Million Second Quiz,” a state-of-the-art,electrifying new live competition where contestants test the limits of theirknowledge, endurance and will to win as they battle each other in intense boutsof trivia for twelve consecutive days and nights. The competition, where time equals money, will air in primetime, live from agigantic hourglass shaped structure in the heart of Manhattan. This hourglasswill also serve as the living quarters of the reigning champions – the fourplayers who have remained in the game the longest. They will have theopportunity to play along with the game for up to two weeks as othercontestants attempt to unseat them during the primetime show. The show will be the first fully convergent television experience, whereviewers will be able to play along at home in real time and sync to the liveprimetime broadcast. “The Million Second Quiz” continues 24 hours a day. Contestants from all acrossAmerica will be able to engage in the game with an unprecedented level ofinteractivity and win the chance to appear on the show in primetime. The NBC affiliates will have the opportunity to interact live throughoutthe day and during the primetime show to be part of the action and showcaselocal contestants from their area. The primetime show will feature nail-biting game play and a David vs. Goliathchallenge to one of the reigning champions. When the million seconds draw to a close, the champions will battle it out andthe ultimate winner could claim an unprecedented cash prize of up to $10million. The announcement was made by Paul Telegdy, President of Alternative and LateNight Programming, NBC Entertainment. “'The Million Second Quiz' is a genre-redefining spectacle." said Telegdy.“It is a game, a social experiment, and a live interactive event all wrappedinto a uniquely sticky entertainment experience. What is exceptional about 'TheMillion Second Quiz' is that it embraces technology’s ability to allow everyonein America to actively participate and compete in a way that has never beendone.” “The Million Second Quiz” is produced by All3 Media America, Studio Lambert andUniversal Television. Stephen Lambert, Eli Holzman and David Hurwitz serve asexecutive producers. About NBC Entertainment: NBC Entertainment develops and schedules programming for the network’sprimetime, late-night, and daytime schedules. NBC’s quality programs andbalanced lineup have earned the network critical acclaim, numerous awards, andratings success. NBC has earned more Emmy Awards than any network in televisionhistory. NBC’s roster of popular scripted series includes the EmmyAward-winning comedy "The Office" as well as the critically acclaimed“Parks and Recreation” and “Community.” NBC’s drama slate is highlighted by thebuzz-worthy new series "Revolution" and "Chicago Fire,"veteran award-winning shows “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and“Parenthood,” and the recent additions “Grimm” and “Hannibal.” Unscriptedseries for NBC include the huge vocal competition hit “The Voice” as well as"The Biggest Loser," "The Celebrity Apprentice" and theperennial #1 most-watched summer series, "America's Got Talent." About All3Media America: All3Media America is the Los Angeles-based production studio for All3Media, a globalproduction and distribution group of companies headquartered in the UK.Established in December 2012, All3Media America develops and produces a widerange of original scripted and non-scripted programming specifically for the USmarket as well as serving as the domestic production base for the group'sinternational formats and the group companies' US development. All3MediaAmerica companies include Bentley, Company Pictures, ID-TV, Lime, Maverick,MME, North One, Objective, South Pacific Pictures, Studio Lambert and ZooProductions. The company currently has series in production or development witha large number of broadcast and cable networks, including the Emmyaward-winning Undercover Boss for CBS. All3Media America's formats and finishedprograms are distributed internationally by All3Media International. About Studio Lambert: Studio Lambert was launched in March 2008 by Stephen Lambert, creator ofsuccessful global formats including Wife Swap, Undercover Boss, Faking It andSecret Millionaire. It is based in London where it develops and producesnon-scripted shows for the UK and international market. In December 2012 it wasacquired by All3Media. The company produces its formats and shows in the UnitedStates in partnership with All3Media America. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "World News Now Discussion List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/wnndl?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "World News Now Discussion List" group. 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