Attend a live taping of ‘America’s Got Talent’ — tickets are free!
Enjoy watching “America’s Got Talent”
on television? Why not attend a live taping of the show?
Tickets are free! But you do have to apply for them by going online to www.ocatv.com.
Host Nick Cannon, returning judges Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan and Season 5’s new judge, comedian Howie Mandel, will be at each taping. So will some of the country’s best amateur performers.
And one taping location isn’t too far from Oklahoma. It’s March 25 and 26 in Dallas at The Music Hall at Fair Park (909 First Avenue). But hurry! The 6 p.m. session on March 26 is already full, although tickets may still be available for the 1 p.m. sessions both days and the 6 p.m. session on March 25.
If, by chance, those dates don’t work or tickets are gone, other tapings are scheduled for April 7-8 in Orlando, April 21-23 in New York City and April 27-28 in Chicago.
And for viewers who would still like to audition for Season 5, scheduled to premiere June 1 on NBC, submit a video online at www.agtauditions.com.
–Penny TV
DIY Network searching for America’s Most Desperate Landscape; Winner gets a yard makeover and TV special
Have a yard that could use a makeover?
DIY Network has kicked off its third annual search for America’s Most Desperate Landscape. And the winner will get a major yard makeover and a starring role in a DIY special.
To be considered, go to www.DIYnetwork.com and download photos and videos or your lackluster lawn. Submissions will be accepted until May 3.
On May 18, four finalists selected by DIY Network will appear live on NBC’s “Today” show and compete head-to-head in landscape-related challenges.
To the winner goes a $25,000 landscape makeover, courtesy of DIY’s “Desperate Landscapes” host Jason Cameron and his crew.
And on June 8, DIY will premiere the “America’s Most Desperate Landscape” special documenting the search and build.
Even if your yard isn’t deemed as the most desperate one around, homeowners can pick up some good tips on “Desperate Landscapes,” which begins its sixth season April 7.
–Penny TV
Enter Ultimate Lost Fan Promo Contest to win trip to series finale party
“Lost” ends its six-season run with a two-hour series finale on May 23.
And ABC is giving fans a chance to attend the show’s series finale party in Los Angeles.
To enter the Ultimate “Lost” Fan Promo Contest, go to www.ABC.com and create a 35-second “Lost” finale promo. The site even features mash-up tools, including images, sound bites and special effects, to help make the video.
All entries will vie for the opportunity to be broadcast on-air in the week leading up to the final episode of “Lost.” And, of course, a trip to the series finale party also goes to the Grand Prize winner.
Deadline for video submissions is March 21. The top five videos will be selected by the special panel, and then fans will pick the winner by casting votes from April 19-23 at ABC.com.
The other finalists will each receive a prize pack that includes great “Lost” prizes.
–Penny TV
Meet a trio of ‘Survivor’ contestants at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Want to meet a sweet “Survivor”? How about a “Survivor” villain?
That opportunity is available from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday (March 6) at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa (1-44 East at Exit 240A).
Natalie White, who won “Survivor: Samoa” will be at Hard Rock for the meet-and-greet session that will take place at The Center Bar.
So will runner-up Russell Hantz, who is currently teamed up with the villains on “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” (7 p.m. Thursdays on CBS).
And Ashley Trainer, who was the fifth person voted out of “Survivor: Samoa,” will also be on hand to meet fans.
“These contestants are what fans of ‘Survivor’ love to see, love to like and love to hate,” said David Stewart, CEO of Cherokee Nation Entertainment. “We’re happy to have them here at Hard Rock Casino to answer some of our guests’ burning questions about the series and life after the show.”
White, who is from Van Buren, Ark., originally tried out for “The Amazing Race,” but producers called her back to be on “Survivor.” Hantz, who lives in Dayton, Texas, built a multi-million dollar oil company from scratch. Trainer is from Maple Grove, Minn., and is a former competitive cheerleader.
For more information about the contestants, go to cbs.com/primetime/survivor. For more information about Hard Rock, go to www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com.
–Penny TV
Chat live with ‘Southland’ and ‘White Collar’ stars
Want to find out what’s on the mind of
the “Southland” stars? How about the “White Collar” stars?
Ask them during live online chats.
Fans can ask the cast of “Southland” questions beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday (March 2) by logging on to www.tnt.tv or the Southland Facebook page. Scheduled to take part are stars Kevin Alejandro, Arija Bareikis, Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Michael McGrady, Ben McKenzie and Tom Everett Scott.
“White Collar” stars Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay will be available for questions beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday (March 3) by going to http://whitecollar.usanetwork.com.
While “White Collar” is wrapping up its first season (finale will air at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, on USA Network), “Southland” is beginning its second season (premiere will air at 9 p.m Tuesday, March 2, on TNT).
–Penny TV
‘Last Comic Standing’ seeks contenders for Season 7
It’s never too late to try out for
“Last Comic Standing.” Take Grandma lee, for example.
The 75-year-old Oklahoma City-born comic appeared on the show in 2004. She didn’t make it into the house, but she was asked back to perform on the season finale.
So take a chance like she did and audition for Season 7 of “Last Comic Standing.” Open casting calls will be held March 6 at the Improv in Los Angeles and March 21 at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.
Those selected will compete for a $250,000 cash prize and exclusive talent deal when the show premieres in summer on NBC.
Craig Robinson is the show’s new host. He started out as a stand-up comedian and first made his mark in the comedy circuit at the 1998 Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival. Now he plays the sarcastic Dunder-Mifflin warehouse worker Darryl Philbin on “The Office.”
–Penny TV
ABC Family casting for ‘Huge’ scripted summer series
Calling all aspiring plus-size actors: ABC Family
is casting for its new summer series “Huge.”
Casting producers for the show will be in Austin, Texas, on Monday and Tuesday (March 1 and 2). The open auditions will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. at Austin Creative Alliance (701 Tillery St., Suite 8A).
The search is for individuals to play 15-16 year olds. Actors may be older, but must be believable as mid-teens.
“Huge,” based on author Sasha Paley’s book of the same title, is being developed by Winnie Holzman (“Wicked,” “My So-Called Life,” “Once & Again”) and daughter Savannah Dooley. The show will follow the lives of six teens and the staff at a weight-loss camp as they look beneath the surface to discover their true selves and the truth about each other.
Casting is open to actors and non-actor/newcomers. For those who cannot attend one of the casting calls, which will also be held in Atlanta, New York, Chicago and Seattle, videos can be submitted online at www.abcfamily.com.
–Penny TV
Stars from ‘All My Children,’ ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘General Hospital’ unite for Broadway concert March 21
Fans of “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” and “General Hospital” might want to plan a trip to New York City next month.
Stars from those daytime dramas will take the stage March 21 for “The 6th Annual ABC Daytime & SoapNet Salute Broadway Cares.” The one-night-only event at Broadway’s historic Town Hall will feature a night of singing, dancing and entertainment.
Tickets for the event range from $50 to $500.
Cameron Mathison (Ryan, “All My Children”) will host the gala concert in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.”
Scheduled to appear are:
“All My Children” stars Rebecca Budig (Greenlee), Melissa Claire Egan (Annie), Bobbie Eakes (Krystal), Ricky Paull Goldin (Jake), Adam Mayfield (Scott), Cornelius Smith Jr. (Frankie) and Susan Lucci (Erica).
“One Life to Live” stars Scott Evans (Fish), Kassie DePaiva (Blair), Mark Lawson (Brody), Nicholas Rodriguez (Nick), Tika Sumpter (Layla), Jason Tam (Markko), Brittany Underwood (Langston) and Bree Williamson (Jessica).
“General Hospital” stars Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Brandon Barash (Johnny), Anthony Geary (Luke), Jonathan Jackson (Lucky) and Nathan Parsons (Ethan).
That’s not all, though. This year’s event will feature a special musical performance by Sherri Shepherd of “The View.”
For tickets, go to www.broadwaycares.org or call 212.840.0770. Talent participation is subject to change, and new names may be added in the coming weeks.
–Penny TV
Audition for ‘So You Think You can Dance’ March 10 in Dallas
If you love dancing and
are really good at it, you ought to try out for “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Producers for the Fox competition series will be in Dallas on March 10 in search of dancers for the show’s seventh season scheduled to debut in May.
The open call is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (March 10) at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium (6405 Boaz Lane in Dallas).
Dancers who spark the producers’ interest will be invited to callbacks on Thursday (March 11). “SYTYCD” judges will be at the callbacks. So will host Cat Deeley.
But before trying out, take time to fill our four forms for the show that are available at www.fox.com/dance.
And keep these dates in mind, as well. Additional auditions are scheduled for March 14 in Nashville, March 18 in Chicago and March 26 in Los Angeles.
Season 7 of “So You Think You Can Dance” begins May 27 on Fox. The two-hour premiere from 7 to 9 p.m. will feature hopefuls competing for the title of “America’s Favorite Dancer” and a cash prize of $250,000.
–Penny TV
‘The Biggest Loser’ seeks contenders for Season 10
Want to be on “The Biggest Loser”?
There are two ways to go about it.
Amanda and Neill Harmer from Bethany sent in an audition tape. They finished in the top 15 on Season 5.
Sean Algaier from Glenpool and Daris and Cheryl George from Ardmore attended auditions. Algaier finished in the top 12 on Season 8. The Georges are still contenders on Season 9, which resumes March 2.
Danny Cahill attended two auditions and sent in eight audition tapes. He won Season 8 title and $250,000 cash prize.
Casting producers for “The Biggest Loser” will be in Oklahoma City on March 20 looking for potential contenders for Season 10. The open casting call is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20 at the Coca Cola Events Center (425 E California).
Auditions are also scheduled in 14 other cities — March 6 in Chicago, Tampa and Washington D.C., March 7 in Boston, March 13 in Detroit, Nashville, New York City and Albuquerque, March 20 in Salt Lake City, Dallas and New Orleans, March 27 in Phoenix, March 28 in Portland and April 3 in Los Angeles.
And for those unable to attend a casting call, send in an audition tape. Information on how to apply is available on www.nbc.com/casting and www.thebiggestlosercasting.com.
Individuals and teams of two who have at least 100 pounds to lose are encouraged to apply for the new season, which will air in fall. Casting producers are looking for outgoing and charismatic contestants who have the personality, desire and competitive edge.
What do you have to lose?
–Penny TV
