Mr. Windcredible! Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Not sure how legit this is...but I stumbled upon this and figured I'd share. We certainly have some interesting personalities hereon the board that would make for entertaining TV. http://www.meteorologyjob.com/meteorology5.html#.VNar4yxq_H4.linkedin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Not sure how legit this is...but I stumbled upon this and figured I'd share. We certainly have some interesting personalities hereon the board that would make for entertaining TV. http://www.meteorologyjob.com/meteorology5.html#.VNar4yxq_H4.linkedin I actually got a call from them last week. Going to the next round of interviews/talks tomorrow. Important note that if you are in a broadcast/TV contract, you are not eligible. Based on the research I've done, this sounds legit. The bigger question is, will this actually materialize and be shown on a major network? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Windcredible! Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I actually got a call from them last week. Going to the next round of interviews/talks tomorrow. Important note that if you are in a broadcast/TV contract, you are not eligible. Based on the research I've done, this sounds legit. The bigger question is, will this actually materialize and be shown on a major network? Nice...congrats! Would be cool to see someone on the board get into the final competition. Sounds like the same producer as The Voice/Apprentice on NBC...so seems like a good chance they'd be targetting TWC with this since it's also NBCUniversal these days. It would fit in right along with TWC's other crappy reality content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Nice...congrats! Would be cool to see someone on the board get into the final competition. Sounds like the same producer as The Voice/Apprentice on NBC...so seems like a good chance they'd be targetting TWC with this since it's also NBCUniversal these days. It would fit in right along with TWC's other crappy reality content. Hopefully some actual meteorologists make it into the final competition. Apparently they are posting "are you a sexy weather girl," for some of the ads. Have to wonder if this turns out to be a fiasco where it's more about personality and looks than actual weather "casting." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoAko Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 These are the ads I've been getting... now with a $100K prize, lol. Hey There! Just got word that there will be a $100k prize!! Wanted to resend the email! I'm a casting director and we are working on a new show! We would love to feature atmospheric, meteorology or weather enthusiasts that think they can pull off delivering the weather on a national TV show! No experience needed! If you are interested let us know asap, OR you can share this opportunity to anyone that may be a good fit! I pasted the info below. Ever thought about becoming a weather caster? Are you an out of work meteorologist, recent graduate or self proclaimed weather nerd? Are you currently on-air but NOT under contract? Do you posses an on-air quality? Emmy award producer of hit competition shows like "The Voice" and "Celebrity Apprentice" is now casting weather enthusiasts from all backgrounds for a major network and yes, there is a $100,000 prize! Do you love everything about the weather and ready for your big debut? BIG personalities a plus! For more details submit yourself now with a brief bio, location, contact number and photo ASAP! *Send submissions to: [email protected] *This is a National casting *18 & over. US Citizens only *Big personalities are encouraged to apply *This competition is NOT for actors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It looks like they've been on a very aggressive campaign for contestants lately. After looking through spam folders and comments on my website, they tried to contact me from no less than three sources/members of the casting department. An old supervisor of mine also received at least two e-mails from them. Perhaps a lack of applicants that match what they're looking for? As much as I think this show has a lot of potential, I'm not sure the general public as a whole will feel the same way. You're obviously not going to have it be a game show format where people answer weather questions. That would bore most people, outside of the weather community and a few enthusiasts. Based of what I'm reading, perhaps contestants are thrown into random storms or situations and are expected to give an entertaining "weathercast" on the spot? Considering the filming period is only about five weeks and it's there isn't a whole lot of U.S. significant weather in March (aside from a seemingly unlikely severe weather outbreak or another New England blizzard), I'm not sure how that would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Marusak Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It looks like they've been on a very aggressive campaign for contestants lately. After looking through spam folders and comments on my website, they tried to contact me from no less than three sources/members of the casting department. An old supervisor of mine also received at least two e-mails from them. Perhaps a lack of applicants that match what they're looking for? As much as I think this show has a lot of potential, I'm not sure the general public as a whole will feel the same way. You're obviously not going to have it be a game show format where people answer weather questions. That would bore most people, outside of the weather community and a few enthusiasts. Based of what I'm reading, perhaps contestants are thrown into random storms or situations and are expected to give an entertaining "weathercast" on the spot? Considering the filming period is only about five weeks and it's there isn't a whole lot of U.S. significant weather in March (aside from a seemingly unlikely severe weather outbreak or another New England blizzard), I'm not sure how that would work. I actually put in for it over a week ago when it was posted at penn state, and did get an interview via skype. just waiting to see if i make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I actually put in for it over a week ago when it was posted at penn state, and did get an interview via skype. just waiting to see if i make it.Best of luck! I had the Skype today. Now it's a waiting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Marusak Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Best of luck! I had the Skype today. Now it's a waiting game. wonder how many mets they'll take, and if they'll take more than one from on here or among the various networks I have within the field. maybe get our own little power alliance going similar to BB's "Chilltown". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Casting submitted their pitch to the Network today. We should be finding out soon who's being chosen for the show. Good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Marusak Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Casting submitted their pitch to the Network today. We should be finding out soon who's being chosen for the show. Good luck to all! ditto here. i'm also waiting on the network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Something seems extremely sketchy about this whole posting.I can't quite place it.. Just seems odd to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Marusak Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Something seems extremely sketchy about this whole posting.I can't quite place it.. Just seems odd to me. well, it is being backed by Funny or Die Media. so someone like them wouldn't pull a "average joe" type of thing. maybe the thing funny about it is that maybe they didn't anticipate how many mets are looking for work and are willing to take a chance like this to get a professional job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We are submitting our pitch to the Network today- if you are chosen you should be hearing something from producers by the end of the week! As of then it is out of our hands.The last I heard from them and this was last Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick G Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'd nominate DT. he's a natural. He would say something like there is no fookin' way that twc is correct. and get bounced his first week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Marusak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'd nominate DT. he's a natural. He would say something like there is no fookin' way that twc is correct. and get bounced his first week. just as long as K-Mart isn't there. if he is, then we see sparks fly specatularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 It sounds like "the network" didn't pick up on it. Either the show will be delayed or it won't even happen. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huronicane Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Shocker. Never had a good feeling for it from the time I got an email from them in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsnowstorm628 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 It sounds like "the network" didn't pick up on it. Either the show will be delayed or it won't even happen. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the latter. It's happening. My friend got selected and she leaves for LA tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 It's happening. My friend got selected and she leaves for LA tomorrow....Well, that means they lied to the agent of one of my friends then who was in the running. I was misled by them on at least a few occasions too with false information. Kind of fishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsnowstorm628 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Well, that means they lied to the agent of one of my friends then who was in the running. I was misled by them on at least a few occasions too with false information. Kind of fishy.Yeah, she is telling me it's quite fishy and not what she expected. She dropped out of the taping for a multitude of reasons stemming from that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, she is telling me it's quite fishy and not what she expected. She dropped out of the taping for a multitude of reasons stemming from that Well being backed by Funny or Die usually tells you one thing. They are looking to make someone look stupid to get a laugh out of the viewing audience. This looks like more for comedic value than actual forecasting talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Marusak Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, she is telling me it's quite fishy and not what she expected. She dropped out of the taping for a multitude of reasons stemming from that Well being backed by Funny or Die usually tells you one thing. They are looking to make someone look stupid to get a laugh out of the viewing audience. This looks like more for comedic value than actual forecasting talent. well, who knows. maybe it's a good thing we didn't get picked. time will tell. besides, you have to be honest, if anyone were to do a reality show like that, it would be TWC or AW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It sounds like it's for the best then. It was hoping for too much for a show like this to have some scientific meteorological value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazwoper Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 hmmmm....a little google search "funny or die americas next" uncovered the following (yep, a complete joke): http://www.funnyordie.com/topic/americas-next-top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huronicane Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Airing beginning August 8 on TBS: http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/tbs-is-looking-for-americas-next-weatherman/150891 "The show will be “tweaked through the Funny Or Die prism to create an original viewing experience” to show weather hopefuls compete in physical challenges and withstand “dramatic vote-offs” all to eventually do a forecast on CNN’s New Day. They’ll also get $100,000." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 A reminder that some of their final casting ads said, "*NO WEATHER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!" I also find it curious that they changed the name from Weather Caster to Weatherman, even tough they clearly have multiple female contestants. It sounds like this show will indeed be more of a comedy than anything without much (if any) real meteorology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jims Videos Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Gotta wish good luck to Michelle rotella! Worked with her at wnep for awhile. We also went on a chase in northern PA. She's excited about the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandymanColumbusGA Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Gotta wish good luck to Michelle rotella! Worked with her at wnep for awhile. We also went on a chase in northern PA. She's excited about the show. Michelle is a great friend of mine! Hope she does extremely well on the show! Another guy, Miller Robson, is the morning Meteorologist at a rival station in my old TV market of Columbus, GA. Should be entertaining... haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedsnow Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Just saw a commercial on this starts in august on tbs pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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