[lbo-talk] new levels of televised stupidity

Doug Henwood dhenwood at panix.com
Tue Jun 8 12:21:45 PDT 2004


[Kathy is, of course, the mother of Paris and Nicky]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

James M Dowd

212-664-5019

Jim.Dowd at nbcuni.com

National recruiting tour arrives at New York's legendary Tavern on the Green restaurant Saturday, June 12

WANT THE CHANCE TO LIVE LIKE A HILTON AND ENCOUNTER THE NEW YORK HIGH LIFE?

KATHY HILTON TO INTERVIEW PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN NEW YORK FOR HER NEW NBC/ENDEMOL USA UNSCRIPTED DRAMA

National recruiting tour arrives at New York's legendary Tavern on the Green restaurant Saturday, June 12

WHAT: An open casting call will be held Saturday, June 12 at the Tavern on the Green in New York for a spot on a new reality series with Kathy Hilton. Hilton is conducting a search for candidates to be taken under her wing in a new American fairy tale where candidates will encounter the New York high-life and be introduced to culture, style, business and life's virtues.

WHEN: SATURDAY, June 12

9:00a.m. The line-up will begin at Tavern on the Green

10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Casting call will take place. ***Kathy Hilton to arrive around Noon. Crews, photographers and media suggested call time is 11am.

WHERE: Tavern on the Green

67th St. and Central Park West

New York, NY ***Signs on street and in front of restaurant will direct people to THE TERRACE ROOM

MORE: Hilton, whose family created the famed Hilton Hotel empire, is looking for deserving men and women to take part in an uplifting unscripted drama for NBC. Hilton will play "Henry Higgins" to these candidates and help transform their lives by exposing them to a glamorous new life. Hilton will gather renowned cultural experts who will guide and enlighten the candidates along the way. After a series of competitions, Hilton will choose a winner who will receive an extravagant prize package including a residence at one of New York City's most exclusive addresses, a new job and a wealth of experience.

Candidates may also apply online at www.NBC.com

CONTACTS: Jim Dowd, NBC Entertainment Publicity, 212/664-5019 Stephanie Berman, NBC Entertainment Publicity, 212/664-2193 Helene Jaysen/Melissa Armstrong Bragman Nyman Cafarelli PH: 310/274-7800



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