I have an idea for a reality tv show

[Anthony]

how do i go about getting it pitched/picked up even though i'm not in the biz?

[rkmsuf]

casting couch. with dudes.

[cougarfreak]

make it as dumb and unbelievable as possible. It'll be a hit show.

[rkmsuf]

Ultimate Fighting Fish - The Series

[Samdari]

The Sandwich Shop?

[Anthony]

anyone with actual information, this thread is for you. comedians - feel free to move along.

[Franklinnoble]

anyone with actual information, this thread is for you. comedians - feel free to move along.

Oh, come on... you dish it out as well as anyone on the board...

[Barkeep49]

anyone with actual information, this thread is for you. comedians - feel free to move along.
You write up a teaser and have your agent send it to the networks to see if any of them bite.

[rkmsuf]

Oh, come on... you dish it out as well as anyone on the board...

come on, he probably wrote a script for King of Queens as well; leave him alone.

[Anthony]

You write up a teaser and have your agent send it to the networks to see if any of them bite.

i have to get it copywritten first, right? and i only pay the agent if the show gets picked up or i gotta pay him like a monthly fee?:confused:

[Barkeep49]

i have to get it copywritten first, right? and i only pay the agent if the show gets picked up or i gotta pay him like a monthly fee?:confused:
If you want to copyright it first that couldn't hurt. As for the agent depends on who you can get, but most agents do work on commission. Of course to get an agent you might have to do a lot more then the above so that they can see your talent.

[Anthony]

you've proven to be a rare talent (helpful). may you live a long life.

[cthomer5000]

is it about following you on your big gay adventures?

[Franklinnoble]

Also - having an idea doesn't guarantee that you'll be able to find a decent agent to pick it up. At least when it comes to novel writing, I know most of the good ones are as busy as the publishers, and aren't always open to unsolicited material.

There are probably some books that might help here - I know the Writer's Guide is a good resource for finding contact information for agents and publishers - not sure if they have stuff for TV screenplays, etc. But you might wanna browse the writing section of your local Barnes and Noble.

[ice4277]

I'm not sure about all the ins and outs of this stuff, but it is basically mandatory to have an agent for this kind of thing. Also, I would never send out a manuscript or anything similar without getting it copyrighted first.

[Anthony]

i will get it copywritten, i will get an agent and i will become the next Mark Burnett. you heard it here first. this show is gonna revolutionize the reality show genre. it's gonna screw it in every hole.

[Qwikshot]

shows about nothing have been done...

[Qwikshot]

but I wish you luck H.A.

[digamma]

FWIW, something is "copywritten" when you write it down. You can register your copyright with the US Copyright Office, which shifts the burden of proof in case there is ever litigation over your material.

You don't necessarily have to have an agent at this stage of the game, particularly if you just have an idea. You want to look into development companies, who work with you to develop the idea and pitch to networks/production companies.

[Ksyrup]

this show is gonna revolutionize the reality show genre.

Are you gonna revolutionize the way some people don't watch reality TV?

[Anthony]

FWIW, something is "copywritten" when you write it down. You can register your copyright with the US Copyright Office, which shifts the burden of proof in case there is ever litigation over your material.

You don't necessarily have to have an agent at this stage of the game, particularly if you just have an idea. You want to look into development companies, who work with you to develop the idea and pitch to networks/production companies.

i emailed the entire premise to my friends, so per google it's been timestamped. i'm sure that helps (a bit).

[Joe]

you should work on a sitcom or drama, not the dying genre of reality tv

[The Afoci]

i emailed the entire premise to my friends, so per google it's been timestamped. i'm sure that helps (a bit).

I once pee'd on a book. Never once got a check in the mail.

[Travis]

it's gonna screw it in every hole.

I believe this may be the teaser that's being overlooked...

[The Afoci]

I believe this may be the teaser that's being overlooked...

That is a great teaser. The main course involves a 5/8ths drill bit and sprinkle of romance.