jmdarrall
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Post by jmdarrall on Feb 1, 2013 21:45:19 GMT -5
I don't know what Nancy Jones's personality was like, but when I was at Stage 11, the contestant coordinators were patient and encouraging, but aggressive. I only relate to Jackie's personality because it's a lot like mine when I tutor: fast and aggressive, but patient. Trust me, I was on the receiving end of many comments, including when I called a letter already on the board during rehearsal. Their comments are more to encourage rather than to degrade. Believe me, putting up with me for 10 hours is not an easy thing, especially when I was all fired up for the show. I only mean what I say in the nicest of ways.
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Post by WarioSajak on Feb 1, 2013 22:50:24 GMT -5
While I never met Nancy myself, she came across as being a sweet lady (for example, bringing out a bouquet of flowers on Susan Stafford's last show in 1982) who also had a good sense of humor (for example, her response to "Being on Wheel of Fortune is a BOMBASTIC experience." in March 1995). Nancy wasn't really involved on the contestant-finding side, but seemed more like part of the fight team. As for your last two sentences, no comment.  |
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Post by rafferbee on Feb 14, 2013 23:41:24 GMT -5
I got a letter from Wheel today that I'm in the contestant pool. Woo-hoo!
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Post by gamedude2330 on Feb 15, 2013 1:02:24 GMT -5
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!  Don't forget to let us know what day you'll be taping once you find out. We'll be happy to help you too! |
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Post by rafferbee on Feb 15, 2013 6:30:00 GMT -5
Sure, I'll take all the help I can get. I guess they can call me any time in the next 18 months, so it might be a while.
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jmdarrall
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Post by jmdarrall on Feb 15, 2013 10:53:30 GMT -5
Awesome! I knew you'd get in. I think all the Culver City tapings for the season are done for now, so I think it'll be a little while before you get invited to go to the show, but keep watching, and keep us posted on when you're going to the show! Watch your e-mail inbox religiously!
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Post by dandi799 on Feb 15, 2013 19:59:58 GMT -5
Me, too! Rafferbee! I just got my letter today. I'm so excited. Congratulations to you! Woo hoo!
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jmdarrall
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Post by jmdarrall on Feb 15, 2013 22:41:23 GMT -5
Well, well, well, congratulations to you, too! Let us know when you get the magic e-mail/phone call, because we're sure to be on your side if and when you make it to Stage 11.
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Post by job41475 on Feb 16, 2013 18:37:03 GMT -5
I got a letter from Wheel today that I'm in the contestant pool. Woo-hoo! Congrats! You could get called very quickly so be prepared. My wife got her acceptance letter on 12/22 and was given a tape date first week in January. Good luck! |
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Post by Guint on Feb 16, 2013 18:50:14 GMT -5
Unfortunately, job, she may have to wait. As jmdarrall said, all the Culver City tapings are wrapped up, leaving only the New York shows, and then taping doesn't pick back up until July. Still, good to see that you made it in.  And look on the bright side, getting put in the pool at the end of the season gives you plenty of time to prepare. |
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Post by MarioGS on Feb 16, 2013 19:04:50 GMT -5
Guint, rafferbee is female. Yes, you're very likely not going to be on until Season 31. Gives you plenty of time to practice, though. If you want our help, let us know. What? Where do you see he in there anywhere? |
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jmdarrall
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Post by jmdarrall on Feb 16, 2013 19:06:08 GMT -5
It took me about 2 months from the time I got the letter to the time I got invited to go to Culver City. You will have plenty of time to get ready, though, as tapings won't begin in Culver City until the Summer.
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Post by rafferbee on Feb 16, 2013 19:17:04 GMT -5
Congratulations to dandi799! I will be rooting for you! I'm hoping I won't be called until July, because I'd like to lose those pesky post-baby pounds, and I think being on TV will be a good motivator for me.
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Post by MarioGS on Feb 16, 2013 19:21:29 GMT -5
Congrautlations on both your contestant acceptance and your baby. You too, Dandi, minus the baby. You're in luck. The seasons don't start taping until mid-July. So you won't be called for a show earlier than that unless they ask you to be on a NYC show, but you can always tell them that the date you're called for doesn't work out very well. |
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jmdarrall
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Post by jmdarrall on Feb 16, 2013 21:01:40 GMT -5
The only risk with that, though, is that they may not call you back, at least not for a very long time.
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Don't forget to let us know what day you'll be taping once you find out. We'll be happy to help you too!
