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Starlord - 25 Apr 2006 11:26 GMT
Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife Swap"
on ABC
to look for a family with huge personalities and is passionate about
building
model rockets and enjoys watching them sore. The only requirement is that
the family
is married with kids over the age of 6. This a nation wide (USA) casting
call,
(I am a member of a Hollywood writers group) and for the family that is
chosen, there
is a $20,000 honorarium offered.

If you are a member of such or know of one that would not mind taking part
in a
t.v. show, please contact me via email.

I will submit any such to the Casting Producer. I will need name and phone
number and address
to give to Mr.D.Markell

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Chuck Rudy - 25 Apr 2006 15:56 GMT
> Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife Swap"
> on ABC
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> number and address
> to give to Mr.D.Markell

Hmmm....soar spelled wrong and the part about whoever finds this dopey
family gets $1,000.....now why is that missing?  It's over anyway, this
familly is going to do a second show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7-e3pkvCoE&search=drunk%20woman

As you'll  note they made that family look so good they are coming back
for a repeat.

Chuck
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Starlord - 25 Apr 2006 18:21 GMT
Ya I mis-typed one word, guess you've never done that? And as I got the
message just yesterday, I figure they are still looking, as I asked the man
a question and he replied right away. As for the finder fee, I didn't think
that needed to be in it as that was offered to the finder and it was in
personal mail. This is the 2nd TV show I've kind of helped on but I don't
make a big deal over it, I just do my little part. I figure 20 grand should
make someone happy. And the casting call is ACTIVE.

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> Hmmm....soar spelled wrong and the part about whoever finds this dopey
> family gets $1,000.....now why is that missing?  It's over anyway, this
> familly is going to do a second show.
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W. E. Fred Wallace - 25 Apr 2006 18:50 GMT
Almost every Prefect in Tripoly got the same email you got. I hope no
one is stupid enough to answer the call. Just what rocketry as a hobby
needs, idiotic portrayals of those few idiots we have, in a staged
reality show, (reality said with tongue in cheek and a wink). Only an
idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.

Fred

> Ya I mis-typed one word, guess you've never done that? And as I got the
> message just yesterday, I figure they are still looking, as I asked the man
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
> > family gets $1,000.....now why is that missing?  It's over anyway, this
> > familly is going to do a second show.
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Tweak - 25 Apr 2006 18:56 GMT
> Only an
> idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
>
> Fred

You sure this isn't Gus?
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W. E. Fred Wallace - 25 Apr 2006 19:05 GMT
> > Only an
> > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> --
> Tweak

If you come to a MDRA launch this summer, ask me.. (:-)

Fred
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Tweak - 25 Apr 2006 19:10 GMT
> > > Only an
> > > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
> Fred

Will do.

;-)
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W. E. Fred Wallace - 25 Apr 2006 21:19 GMT
> > > > Only an
> > > > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> --
> Tweak

Looks like Tommy will be bringing the Road Kill Cafe to the Sod Farm
launches this summer.

Fred
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Tweak - 26 Apr 2006 13:33 GMT
> > > > > Only an
> > > > > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>
> Fred

I must admit...I haven't a clue what you are talking about.  Oppossum
burgers, perhaps?  

Elaborate?
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W. E. Fred Wallace - 26 Apr 2006 16:19 GMT
> > > > > > Only an
> > > > > > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
> --
> Tweak

Sorry about that, I thought you had been to our launches before. The
owner of our winter field cooks/sells burgers, hotdogs, and sometimes
chicken at our Price MD field; looks like he will be bringing the
cooking set-up to our summer launches at our sod farm launch site. If
you get the opportunity, come on down and experience the fun; we launch
it all. Visit the web page at www.mdrocketry.org for all the info. By
the that invitation is to everyone..

Fred
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Tweak - 26 Apr 2006 16:35 GMT
> Sorry about that, I thought you had been to our launches before. The
> owner of our winter field cooks/sells burgers, hotdogs, and sometimes
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Fred

Good chow?  Chicken, you say...
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W. E. Fred Wallace - 26 Apr 2006 16:49 GMT
> > Sorry about that, I thought you had been to our launches before. The
> > owner of our winter field cooks/sells burgers, hotdogs, and sometimes
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> --
> Tweak

Now you know what happend to them.. (:-)
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Phil Stein - 26 Apr 2006 21:59 GMT
>> Sorry about that, I thought you had been to our launches before. The
>> owner of our winter field cooks/sells burgers, hotdogs, and sometimes
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>>
>Good chow?  Chicken, you say...

Yea but he has boogers & hot dogs too.  I know you're not a cannibal.
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Chuck Rudy - 26 Apr 2006 18:32 GMT
>>>Looks like Tommy will be bringing the Road Kill Cafe to the Sod Farm
>>>launches this summer.
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
>
> Fred

Fred

Only east coast dudes would know what you're speaking of...... ;-)

Chuck
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Tweak - 26 Apr 2006 19:24 GMT
> >>>Looks like Tommy will be bringing the Road Kill Cafe to the Sod Farm
> >>>launches this summer.
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
>
> Chuck

But I AM an "east coast dude".

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Chuck Rudy - 26 Apr 2006 20:23 GMT
>>Only east coast dudes would know what you're speaking of...... ;-)
>>
>>Chuck
>
> But I AM an "east coast dude".

East coast of what? ;-)  Anyone from the East coast of the US knows the
5 star Road Kill Cafe.

If it's the east coast of Iceland, we'll need some of your women.  :-)
East coast of Ireland, some of your REAL Guiness (not that 3.5% stuff
we're stuck with)
East coast of Britain, a little Double Diamond will do.
East coast of Canada......hmmm....what can the Newfies offer?  Clue me in.
East coast of Mexico......never mind.

Better stop now,just let us know which coast. ;-)

Chuck
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Tweak - 26 Apr 2006 20:34 GMT
> >>Only east coast dudes would know what you're speaking of...... ;-)
> >>
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>
> Chuck

No way.  Gus might come and beat me up.

Wait a minute...I just spewed drink on my own keyboard...

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Phil Stein - 26 Apr 2006 22:03 GMT
>No way.  Gus might come and beat me up.

Gus / Steve is beatin something but I don't think he's beating anyone
UP.  8-)
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W. E. Fred Wallace - 26 Apr 2006 19:46 GMT
> >>>Looks like Tommy will be bringing the Road Kill Cafe to the Sod Farm
> >>>launches this summer.
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
>
> Only east coast dudes would know what you're speaking of...... ;-)

Chuck
And here I thought Tweaky was an East Coaster.. (:-)

Fred
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Phil Stein - 26 Apr 2006 22:01 GMT
>Only east coast dudes would know what you're speaking of...... ;-)
>
>Chuck

You mean to tell me launching when it's 110+ degrees with not shade in
sight isn't fun?
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Verna - 27 Apr 2006 00:03 GMT
> You mean to tell me launching when it's 110+ degrees with not shade in
> sight isn't fun?

Depends on the humidity. ; )

Randy
www.vernarockets.com
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Phil Stein - 28 Apr 2006 23:30 GMT
>> You mean to tell me launching when it's 110+ degrees with not shade in
>> sight isn't fun?
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>Randy
>www.vernarockets.com

POINT!!!  ;-)
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Phil Stein - 26 Apr 2006 21:56 GMT
>> > > > Only an
>> > > > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>
>Fred

KOOL!!!  Now if he take the trres to his farm for the summer, that
would be GREAT. 8-)
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Gus - 25 Apr 2006 21:13 GMT
> > Only an
> > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
> >
> > Fred
> >
> You sure this isn't Gus?

f.ck you, Tweaky
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Tweak - 26 Apr 2006 13:33 GMT
> > > Only an
> > > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
> f.ck you, Tweaky

Ooohhhh, you tease, you.  

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Phil Stein - 26 Apr 2006 22:05 GMT
>> > > Only an
>> > > idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>>
>Ooohhhh, you tease, you.  

I guess the rumor that Gus is alergic to feathers is not true.  I left
the spelling for Steve to correct.
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Phil Stein - 26 Apr 2006 21:55 GMT
>> Only an
>> idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.
>>
>> Fred
>>
>You sure this isn't Gus?

Damn - you beat me to it!!!  His real name is Steve.
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David Erbas-White - 25 Apr 2006 19:10 GMT
I personally know one family that was on the show.  I would say that the
representation of the family was NOT based on reality in any way, shape
or form (just as those who've talked about scripting on Junkyard Wars,
etc., have mentioned).

David Erbas-White

>Almost every Prefect in Tripoly got the same email you got. I hope no
>one is stupid enough to answer the call. Just what rocketry as a hobby
[quoted text clipped - 36 lines]
>>>familly is going to do a second show.
>>>      
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Phil Stein - 26 Apr 2006 21:54 GMT
>Almost every Prefect in Tripoly got the same email you got. I hope no
>one is stupid enough to answer the call.

After watching one of these shows for a few minutes, it's obvious that
some people are stupid enough to answer.  In fact, I'd say the show is
proof that you have to be REALLY STUPID to answer.

>Only an
>idiot or sub moron would respond to the creators of this s%*t.

Yep - but unfortunately, they will find each other and other morons
will continue to watch it.

>Fred

Steve - here's your big chance to be on tv.  You seem to be perfect
for the part.

Phil
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Chuck Rudy - 25 Apr 2006 19:05 GMT
> Ya I mis-typed one word, guess you've never done that?

Nope, I can say with certainty, I've never done that on a copy and paste ;-)

 And as I got the
> message just yesterday, I figure they are still looking,

They should have no problem finding a dope, this IS America and they ARE
reality TV.

as I asked the man
> a question and he replied right away.

So many other special people also got the email.....as has been spread
across every rocketry website ad nauseum...see below

As for the finder fee, I didn't think
> that needed to be in it as that was offered to the finder and it was in
> personal mail.

(Dr Evil voice on) Right.

 This is the 2nd TV show I've kind of helped on but I don't
> make a big deal over it, I just do my little part. I figure 20 grand should
> make someone happy. And the casting call is ACTIVE.

They seem to think the rocketry community is so unintelligent we would
offer up someone to feed into his dopey agenda for ratings?  How stupid
do we look?

I have a feeling we're about to find out.

Chuck

....and here's the full text so they can find that 'special' someone.

Greetings Special Person,

My name is Daniel Markell and I am the Casting Producer
for the hit show Wife Swap on ABC! We are currently looking for amazing
families with huge personalities that are passionate about building
rockets
and watching them soar!
The only requirement is that the family is married with kids over the
age of
6.
This is a nationwide casting and any additional exposure you can bring
to
this
project would be greatly appreciated! Also, not that money is an
incentive
but there is a $20,000 honorarium offered to the family that is
selected and
a $1,000
finders fee if you refer us the family that gets picked for the show.
So if you or anyone else you know would be gung ho for the experience
of a
lifetime,
please feel free to contact me on how to apply for the show today!

Best regards,

Daniel Markell
Casting Producer
Wife Swap
212 404 1431
Daniel.Markell@rdfusa.com

We need someone to make a mess of their show......8 days worth of
shooting down the toilet, now who could do that?  Hmmmmmm.
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Fred Shecter - 25 Apr 2006 20:25 GMT
WIFE SWAP
sponsored by BATFE

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>> Ya I mis-typed one word, guess you've never done that?
>
[quoted text clipped - 63 lines]
> We need someone to make a mess of their show......8 days worth of shooting down the
> toilet, now who could do that?  Hmmmmmm.
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Cranny Dane - 25 Apr 2006 20:54 GMT
> We need someone to make a mess of their show......8 days worth of shooting
> down the toilet, now who could do that?  Hmmmmmm.

Do you know any rocket families that remind you of the Osborne's ?
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Starlord - 25 Apr 2006 21:16 GMT
And I didn't copy/paste the text.

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>> Ya I mis-typed one word, guess you've never done that?
>
[quoted text clipped - 67 lines]
> We need someone to make a mess of their show......8 days worth of shooting
> down the toilet, now who could do that?  Hmmmmmm.
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Bob Kaplow - 25 Apr 2006 18:00 GMT
> Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife Swap"
> on ABC
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> the family
> is married with kids over the age of 6. This a nation wide (USA) casting

Matt Steele comes to mind.

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Starlord - 25 Apr 2006 18:23 GMT
If he'd contact me I'd be happy to pass on his info.

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>> Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife
>> Swap"
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Matt Steele comes to mind.
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Fred Shecter - 25 Apr 2006 18:50 GMT
What has Matt ever done to you to deserve this?

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>> Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife Swap"
>> on ABC
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Matt Steele comes to mind.
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Chuck Rudy - 25 Apr 2006 19:28 GMT
> What has Matt ever done to you to deserve this?

Maybe someone is in desperate need of 30 gleaming pieces of silver.  ;-)

Chuck
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Bob Kaplow - 26 Apr 2006 02:18 GMT
> What has Matt ever done to you to deserve this?

OK, never mind Matt. How about Bruce!

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Josephfromri@yahoo.com - 28 Apr 2006 19:48 GMT
>Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife Swap"
>on ABC
><perk> Wife Swap?
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Chuck Rudy - 28 Apr 2006 20:36 GMT
>>Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife Swap"
>>on ABC
>><perk> Wife Swap?

BUT.....think of the pain of coming out on the sticky end of the stick.
 Getting stuck with some nasty old battleaxe even worse than your
woman.  I shudder to think.

Chuck
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Bill Richardson - 28 Apr 2006 21:50 GMT
Sometime force yourself to watch just a little of this.  My wife likes this
show and another one like it, they delight in putting fundamentalist
Christians with families that are the exact opposite.  It gets intense.  I
go work on rockets.

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>>>Greetings I have been asked by the Casting Producer for the show "Wife
>>>Swap" on ABC
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Chuck
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Chuck Rudy - 28 Apr 2006 22:22 GMT
> Sometime force yourself to watch just a little of this.  My wife likes this
> show and another one like it, they delight in putting fundamentalist
> Christians with families that are the exact opposite.  It gets intense.  I
> go work on rockets.

So  you're saying there's an underlying current with this group?  An
agenda?  A message to the masses?  I'm so shocked, I couldn't be more
shocked if my head was wired to the car battery.

This group is not hard to figure out.......not hard at all.

Chuck
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Bill Richardson - 28 Apr 2006 23:00 GMT
With a vengeance.  Wouldn't be "Good" TV if there wasn't controversy.
Bill
>> Sometime force yourself to watch just a little of this.  My wife likes
>> this show and another one like it, they delight in putting fundamentalist
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>
> Chuck
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