Lights, Camera, Action

Ok, let's get back to Part 2 of Lana's plan for my success. We already discussed Plan A which is: become famous via scandal, so let's move on to Plan B: work the talk show circuit. One of the BIGGEST perks about being unemployed and living in NYC is that I have the time to see all of the talk shows that are taped here. Really, it is not hard to get tickets to any of them, and luckily I have a few friends that work at various shows. These shows could be helpful to my career while at the same time be a way for me to get free stuff!

Lana first thought I should do the game show circuit since I am full of useless trivia. I had to remind her that I did try out for Jeopardy in college. I got to the second round and then totally choked on the live answer portion. Plus, I don't have a cool back-story like all those neat-o Jeopardy contests who whittle in their free time or knit purses for cats.

We then looked at how I could best exploit my opportunities to attend talk shows. I could go on Dr. Oz and hopefully win a chance to be his assistant. Once I got up there, I would brazenly plug my blog. Or, I could go to Regis and Kelly and hope they pick my number for the prize of the day. Finally, I hear Rachel Ray gives out free food at her show.

I even thought that my goal to go to all of the talk shows in NYC is a story unto itself. Have you guys ever watched the local NY Fox news? Let's just say it ain't The Huntley-Brinkley Report. I could TOTALLY get on. I could see it now, "Local woman loses job, attends local talk shows, and is now in talks with Harpo for her own show"(that's Oprah's company for the men out there).

Speaking of, I of course would have to trek to Chicago for the Holy Grail of free giveaways. Actually, I just decided now that I am going to try to book tickets to go see Oprah. She is always giving her audience something. Granted, it is a major crap shoot. I could get a car or a trip to Italy or I could wind up with an autographed copy of Kirstie Alley's new book. But that is a risk I'm willing to take.

Honestly, I'm going to see how many shows I can go to. I'm already working on Regis and am trying for Rachel Ray next. I will let you know what day I go so you can DVR the show while you are working!

Song of the Day: Fame, David Bowie, "Fame, nein! It's mine!"