13May2008
ABC’s “Opportunity Knocks” Schedule in Fall
Quick update on the show Opportunity Knocks that was discussed a little bit ago. ABC announced it will officially be part of their Fall 2008 schedule. It will air Tuesdays at 8:00PM ET.
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I received an e-mail from the casting company responsible for “Opportunity Knocks” this afternoon (It’s from the same company that cast the first season of “Duel” which, given I applied for the show through them, is the reason I received the e-mail).
What the show is looking for, according to the casting call
– Must own a home in Southern California
– Must have teens and/or kids, ages 7-21, living with you (those older and younger can appear on the show, but can’t play)
– Questions specifically asked in a brief questionnaire include what home improvements contestants could use, any financial hardships the contestants have endured and, in CAPS, whether they own a home.
They also request a photo of the front of the home, which makes me wonder whether they are specifically looking for homes, say, with some kind of front and backyard (no condo or apartment-style homes, for instance).
“Sample” prizes are mentioned, including “paying off debt,” flat-screen TV, refrigerator and a kids’ bedroom set.
This sounds like Extreme Makeover: HE for families that failed to make the cut for Ty Pennington’s show.