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Just got this email Emily Sweet, a casting producer in Los Angeles:
I’m a casting producer in Los Angeles working on a new TV show about families that are serious bargain hunters! I came across your website and thought that you or some of your readers might be perfect for our show! Our show information is listed below. I would love to chat with you more about this and also see if there is anyway for you to help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity!Is your family the thriftiest in America? Do you refuse to pay full price? Are you always on the lookout for the best deals?
Calling all coupon experts, yard sale fanatics, thrift store wizards and super savers for a brand new show on a major network! This show will be the chance to put your skills to the test in a fun competition and prove once and for all that you and your family are the ultimate bargain hunters!
If you live in the Los Angeles area and your family will do anything to save a buck please email your story and a family photo to Ellen Rakieten Entertainment: familycasting@rrstaff.com.
I’m guessing a lot of you fit the bill!
Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price.
I can’t wait to see what happens with this! So many people are going to apply!
@meital So does that mean you are going to apply?! I think you’d be a great fit – so young and energetic!
I agree with BB about Meital. She would be great on this kind of show, as she’s quick with a reply, and absolutely adorable! Hope it won’t interfere with her college studies.
My husband needs to be on this show. He’s the cheapest man in the world! There are times where items will be 75% off and he’ll still tell me it’s not a good enough deal! LOL This is definitely his show!
@Sara Stinson He should totally apply! I bet they get a lot more submissions from women, so this makes him unusual – and interesting!
@Everyone ~ No concerns about the legitimacy of this casting director? Wouldn’t it be ironic if this were some type of scam? I’m NOT saying it is, but “an ounce of caution . . .” Otherwise, go for it!
@Diane: That’s what Google is for! A quick Google search for Emily Sweet casting brings up her IMDb page. She has a lot of credits as casting associate for some well-known reality shows, so I’d say she’s legit. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2415057/
@ N. Davis ~ Good point! It never occurred to me.