GAME SHOWS HOMEWORK

 

 

Why do people want to appear on game shows?

People want to appear on game shows because they may have the chance to win a sum of money that could mean a lot to them. This could help them out with any problems that they have or just reward themselves and their family with a holiday or something of luxury. People also apply because they want to appear on TV and be seen by their friends and family. Sometimes a whole family appears on a game show, this may be because they want to have some bonding time together or just to have some fun. If the contestant is a celebrity they may be competing to win money for a charity of their choice.

TANGIBLE	INTANGIBLE
Money	Charity money
Cars	Acknowledgement of achievement
Holiday	Personal development (skills)
Trips/Experiences	TV appearance

How are these prizes funded?

Cash prizes are paid by the show, and the money comes from the producers, who are paid by the advertisers/network

There can be a couple of "safeguards" that make this a little easier for the shows. They can have an insurance policy to protect them from huge losses. For example, the insurance company says, we've studied the odds of your game, and we'll sell you a policy for $200,000 up front, that pays out full prize money any time someone wins $100,000 or more during this season of the show. Smart insurance company’s study the gameplay and sort out the odds of how many players will win big.

For really big prizes ($1,000,000), shows may pay similar to a lottery, where the money is in a fund that pays over x years, or the winner can take a reduced lump sum immediately. For example, if you win $1 mil on a show, they might tell you (after the show is done taping) "okay! we can give you $50,000 a year for the next 20 years, or we can pay you $450,000 lump-sum right now and that's all you get."

Product prizes show sponsors typically donate those in exchange for exposure. That's why whenever it's a new car (or vacation package, or furniture set, or whatever), they spend a while talking about the features of the prize and then say "donated by...." That's TV advertising for the sponsor, in exchange for the prize.

Three most common ways of funding:

• sponsorships
• adverts/commercials
• contestants fee

What type of people do producers want on the show?

The producers what someone who is outgoing and interesting to watch on television. They also have to be skilled and confidents whilst on air. The producers will look for someone who is natural and themselves whilst filming. The producers will judge people depending on what the audience will like and appeal to.

Questions that may be asked:

How old are you?

Have you ever appeared on a game show?

What are your talents/weaknesses?

Why are you auditioning?

Why would you like to win?