{"id":2261,"date":"2012-05-14T10:31:57","date_gmt":"2012-05-14T14:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/faithmediaandculture\/?p=2261"},"modified":"2012-05-14T11:08:55","modified_gmt":"2012-05-14T15:08:55","slug":"how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html","title":{"rendered":"How you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture.<\/p>\n

1. How you can become a contestant on a Bible-based game show.<\/strong>\u00a0 RealityREAL<\/a> and multi-faith media organization Odyssey Networks<\/a> are producing The American Bible Challenge<\/em>, a game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy being prepped to air on GSN (fka The Game Show Network). So, of course, contestants are needed. If you consider yourself an expert on The Bible (and also know at least a little something about pop culture) you may want to try out for to win what’s being called “Big Dollars” for your favorite charity. (Remember, it is better to give than to receive.).<\/p>\n

Here’s how it works. The producers are seeking lively teams of three (i.e. friends, family co-workers) to compete. All contestants must be at least 18 years old.\u00a0 Auditions are being set up in\u00a0 Los Angeles, Sacramento, Dallas, Chicago, and Atlanta.<\/p>\n

TO SUBMIT:
\n<\/strong>Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com<\/strong><\/a> for priority consideration<\/strong>, and email ALL the information requested below to:
\nRichard.Calhoun@rrstaff.com<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be sure to include (for you, and your two teammates):
\n<\/strong>1. \u00a0Your name (first and last)
\n2. \u00a0Contact phone number
\n3. \u00a0Age
\n4. \u00a0City\/State where you live (and city where you’d like to audition, if different than where you live – see list above)
\n5. \u00a0A short paragraph about yourself, why you’d be great for this show, and your personal testimony (how you came to your faith, etc.)
\n6. \u00a0Recent photo (jpg format please)
\n7. \u00a0Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com<\/strong><\/a> for priority consideration!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can read more about the show here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. NBC and Fox announce fall TV schedules.<\/strong> It’s Upfront time in the world of TV.\u00a0 NBC and Fox are the first out with their new announcements.\u00a0 Here they are:<\/p>\n

NBC<\/strong><\/p>\n

MONDAY<\/strong>
\n8-10 p.m. \u2013 The Voice<\/em>
\n10-11 p.m. \u2013 REVOLUTION
\n<\/em>Premise:<\/strong> From J.J. Abrams, an epic saga about what would happen to humanity if all electric power on Earth suddenly ceased to be. <\/em>
\nPromise Scale:<\/strong> A
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TUESDAY<\/strong>
\n8-9 p.m. \u2013\u00a0The Voice<\/em>
\n9-9:30 p.m. \u2013 GO ON<\/em>
\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-45tPJguhnM
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Promise Scale:<\/strong> C<\/strong>
\n9:30-10 p.m. \u2013 THE NEW NORMAL
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GoltPi6zC_Q
\nPromise Scale: D<\/strong>
\n10-11 p.m. \u2013 Parenthood<\/em><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY<\/strong>
\n8-8:30 p.m. \u2013 ANIMAL PRACTICE<\/em><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jhRhWQKTyRQ
\nPromising Scale: C<\/strong>
\n8:30-9 p.m. \u2013 GUYS WITH KIDS<\/em>
\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7PUBk5wwl14
\nPromise Scale: D<\/strong>
\n9-10 p.m. \u2013 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit<\/em>
\n10-11 p.m. \u2013 CHICAGO FIRE<\/em><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3ZNtlEZiORU
\nPromise Scale:<\/strong> A<\/strong><\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/strong>
\n8-8:30 p.m. \u2013 30 Rock<\/em>
\n8:30-9 p.m. \u2013 Up All Night<\/em>
\n9-9:30 p.m. \u2013 The Office<\/em>
\n9:30-10 p.m. \u2013 Parks and Recreation<\/em>
\n10-11 p.m. \u2013 Rock Center with Brian Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong>
\n8-8:30 p.m. \u2013 Whitney<\/em>
\n8:30-9 p.m. \u2013 Community<\/em>
\n9-10 p.m. \u2013 Grimm<\/em>
\n10-11 p.m. \u2013 Dateline NBC<\/em><\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/strong>
\nEncore programming<\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/strong> (Fall 2012)
\n7- 8:15 p.m. — Football Night in America<\/em>
\n8:15-11:30 p.m. — NBC Sunday Night Football<\/em><\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/strong> (Post-football\/Winter 2013)
\n7-8 p.m. \u2013 Dateline NBC<\/em>
\n8-9 p.m. \u2013 Fashion Star<\/em>
\n9-10 p.m. \u2013 The Celebrity Apprentice<\/em>
\n10-11 p.m. \u2013 DO NO HARM
\n<\/em>Premise:<\/strong> A modern-day update on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde set in a hospital.<\/em>
\nPromise Scale: <\/strong>B<\/strong><\/p>\n

To read about the new NBC shows go to The Wrap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FOX<\/strong><\/p>\n

MONDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

8-9 PM\u00a0Bones<\/em>
\n9-10 PM THE MOB DOCTOR<\/em>
\nPremise:\u00a0<\/strong> A female surgeon juggles her career with a lifelong debt to the mob.
\nPromise Scale:<\/strong> A<\/strong><\/p>\n

TUESDAY
\n8-8:30\u00a0p.m. Raising Hope<\/em>
\n8:30-9\u00a0p.m. BEN AND KATE<\/em>
\nPremise:<\/strong> A tightly-would woman’s easy-going brother helps her raise her child.
\nPromise Scale:<\/strong> C<\/strong>
\n9-9:30\u00a0p.m. \u00a0 New Girl<\/em>
\n9:30-10 p.m. MINDY<\/em>
\nPremise: <\/strong>Mindy Kaling of The Office<\/em> as a Bridget Jones-like doctor. <\/strong>
\nPromise Scale:<\/strong> A<\/strong><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY
\n8-10\u00a0p.m. The X Factor\/American Idol (midseason)<\/p>\n

THURSDAY
\n8-9\u00a0p.m. The X Factor Results\/Amercan Idol Results (midseason)
\n9-10 PM Glee<\/p>\n

FRIDAY
\n8-9\u00a0p.m. Touch
\n9-10\u00a0p.m. Fringe<\/p>\n

SATURDAY
\n7-10:30\u00a0p.m.\u00a0 FOX SPORTS SATURDA<\/em>Y<\/p>\n

SUNDAY
\n7-7:30\u00a0p.m. The OT\/Animation Domination Encores<\/em> (midseason)
\n7:30-8\u00a0p.m. The OT\/The Cleveland Show<\/em> (midseason)
\n8-8:30\u00a0p.m. The Simpsons<\/em>
\n8:30-9\u00a0p.m. Bob’s Burgers<\/em>
\n9-9:30\u00a0p.m. Family Guy<\/em>
\n9:30-10\u00a0p.m. American Dad<\/em><\/p>\n

More at The Wrap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Encourage one another and build each other up \u2013 <\/em>1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. How you can become a contestant on a Bible-based game show.\u00a0 RealityREAL and multi-faith media organization Odyssey Networks are producing The American Bible Challenge, a game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy being prepped to air on GSN (fka The Game Show…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":225,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,21,31],"tags":[35,2821,2862,2860,2859,2856,2857,2863,2858,1329,2855,2731,2861,2361],"class_list":["post-2261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-christianity","category-judaism","category-television","tag-1-thessalonians-511","tag-animal-practice","tag-ben-and-kate","tag-do-no-harm","tag-guys-with-kids","tag-jeff-foxworthy","tag-jeff-gund-at-infolist-com","tag-mindy-kaling-of-the-office","tag-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules","tag-odyssey-networks","tag-realityreal","tag-the-american-bible-challenge","tag-the-mob-doctor","tag-the-new-normal"],"yoast_head":"\nHow you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. How you can become a contestant on a Bible-based game show.\u00a0 RealityREAL and multi-faith media organization Odyssey Networks are producing The American Bible Challenge, a game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy being prepped to air on GSN (fka The Game Show…\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Faith, Media & Culture\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2012-05-14T14:31:57+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2012-05-14T15:08:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"John W. Kennedy\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules","og_description":"Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. How you can become a contestant on a Bible-based game show.\u00a0 RealityREAL and multi-faith media organization Odyssey Networks are producing The American Bible Challenge, a game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy being prepped to air on GSN (fka The Game Show…","og_url":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html","og_site_name":"Faith, Media & Culture","article_published_time":"2012-05-14T14:31:57+00:00","article_modified_time":"2012-05-14T15:08:55+00:00","author":"John W. Kennedy","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html","url":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html","name":"How you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/#website"},"datePublished":"2012-05-14T14:31:57+00:00","dateModified":"2012-05-14T15:08:55+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/#\/schema\/person\/e5d5ef9caeb6b01bcbf08ca6de6591c2"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/05\/how-you-can-become-a-contestant-on-bible-based-game-show-nbc-and-fox-announce-fall-tv-schedules.html#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/","name":"Faith, Media & Culture","description":"Beliefnet Voices - John W. Kennedy","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/#\/schema\/person\/e5d5ef9caeb6b01bcbf08ca6de6591c2","name":"John W. Kennedy","description":"John W. Kennedy is the founder and Dir. of Development of The Creative Universe Entertainment\u2122, a media consultation and development company focusing on the creation, development and support of high-quality mainstream entertainment that upholds positive timeless values, including trust in God. Current projects include \"Bryant Park\" (an uplifting romantic-comedy) and \"Photo Finish\" (an award-winning sci-fi TV pilot). He has written over 100 children's novels based on episodes of the Cartoon Network series \"Ben 10\", \"Ben 10: Alien Force\", \"Ben 10: Ultimate Alien\", \"Ben 10: Omniverse\" and \"Generator Rex\" among others. He also writes Beliefnet\u2019s \"Faith, Media & Culture\" blog. Previously, he has produced successful news and talk programming for CNN, Fox News, Pax TV and SiriusXM. Specialties: Script Writing, Movie\/TV Novelizations & Adaptations, TV Content Creation and Development, Creative Consultation, Producing and Booking News and Talk shows. He can be reached for writing, producing and consulting services at 516-640-1182.","url":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/author\/jkennedy"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/225"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2261"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2263,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2261\/revisions\/2263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}