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Old 09-17-2004, 02:48 AM   #1
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Casting for ABC Television Pilot

For those of you who belong to KOA and receive emails, did anyone get the following email?

Greetings Campers.

My name is Daniel Markell and I am the Casting Director for a new Reality TV show for ABC Television. I have been working with KOA, searching for a fun loving, larger than life family with children (ages 6-19) that is passionate about RV'ing and has a favorite vacation spot. If you feel that you fit that description, and think you have what it takes to make it on TV, please do not hesitate

To contact me.

I look forward to hearing back from all of you.

Best Regards,

Daniel Markell
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Old 09-17-2004, 04:01 AM   #2
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no I didn't, but it really makes you wonder....who are you really giving your personal info to?
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Old 09-17-2004, 04:44 AM   #3
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I think I would check with K O A and find out if this is true or not, how did they get you e-mail address or was it given to them by K O A. I don't think I would give out any personal info until you find out if this is for real of a scam.
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Old 09-17-2004, 05:28 AM   #4
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My thoughts exactly! I was just wondering if anyone else had been approached.

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I think I would check with K O A and find out if this is true or not, how did they get you e-mail address or was it given to them by K O A. I don't think I would give out any personal info until you find out if this is for real of a scam.
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Old 09-17-2004, 07:57 AM   #5
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I am a KOA member and have not received the e-mail. It looks fishy. Telephone? Company name? Address? Name of the Show?

I would hesitate to answer this one.
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Old 09-17-2004, 08:33 AM   #6
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He did give me a phone number, the name of the company and that it was on ABC. I sent the email to KOA so they know someone is trying to mess with their reputation. I didn't answer it and just wanted to see if they contacted any other KOA members. This is weird, I'm wondering how they knew I was a member of KOA or if it was just a guess.

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I am a KOA member and have not received the e-mail. It looks fishy. Telephone? Company name? Address? Name of the Show?

I would hesitate to answer this one.
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Old 09-17-2004, 09:04 AM   #7
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I like to research. So, after reading your post, I went to the KOA homepage and checked around... also looked in their "Press Room" and "Information" areas. Didn't find anything.

I then went to "ABC Television's" main page. Checked around, looked at their current casting calls and didn't find anything.

Finally, I checked some sites on the net that list current and upcoming reality shows and casting calls for them. Didn't find anything there either.

So..... someone is having fun with you or the show is soooooooo new that even ABC Television doesn't know about it yet.

I hope this helps?



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Old 09-17-2004, 11:29 AM   #8
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As a cop, just wanted to advise you to be careful. It is possible that such a 'director' may seek to find out when you are gone from your house for extended periods of time.

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My name is Daniel Markell and I am the Casting Director for a new Reality TV show for ABC Television. I have been working with KOA, searching for a fun loving, larger than life family with children (ages 6-19) that is passionate about RV'ing and has a favorite vacation spot. If you feel that you fit that description, and think you have what it takes to make it on TV, please do not hesitate

To contact me.

I look forward to hearing back from all of you.

Best Regards,

Daniel Markell
Casting Director [/blue][/font=Comic Sans MS]

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Old 09-17-2004, 01:48 PM   #9
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We are also KOA members and NO we did not receive any such email.

Check it out thoroughly before giving out any info.
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Old 09-17-2004, 02:31 PM   #10
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We didn't get that email either but it's possible when catching up after several days without email I may have just deleted without reading.
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Old 09-20-2004, 03:40 AM   #11
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Thank you everyone! I was suspicious when I got it in the first place and immediately sent it to KOA but haven't rec'd any reply as of yet. I figured it wasn't on the up and up and it's not something I would be interested in anyway but still.... some unsuspecting person could jump at the chance. Thanks again.
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Old 09-20-2004, 01:25 PM   #12
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SOunds ultra suspicious - there are many scams out there, some with hidden agendas

Fastest way I have found to check anything on tne net is to "Google" them - no response for the name quoted on your email. To "Google" does work - even little old me comes up with a few entries!

BTW we are also KOA members and have recieved no such email
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Old 09-21-2004, 12:44 PM   #13
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Good Sam is now showing a letter for the ABC Casting. Just appeared on their home page.

www.goodsamclub.com
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Old 09-21-2004, 05:34 PM   #14
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Looks like it may be legitimate after all. I'm afraid our vacations aren't wild enough for them.
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Old 09-21-2004, 06:54 PM   #15
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I haven't been e-mailed yet. Thanks for the posting. happyrving....
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Old 09-22-2004, 05:12 AM   #16
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I'm not a member so I can't see but I would LOVE to be able to see what it's saying.

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Good Sam is now showing a letter for the ABC Casting. Just appeared on their home page.

www.goodsamclub.com
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Old 09-22-2004, 05:43 AM   #17
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quote:Originally posted by Melissa and Mike S

I'm not a member so I can't see but I would LOVE to be able to see what it's saying.

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Good Sam is now showing a letter for the ABC Casting. Just appeared on their home page.

www.goodsamclub.com
Pretty much what you have already posted.

What follows is a cut and past of the text on Good Sam's:

Friday September 17, 2004

ABC Television is producing a new reality show about family vacations. I am the show’s casting director and I am looking for a fun loving, larger than life family that takes adventurous outdoor vacations together (i.e .RV'ing, skiing, camping, hiking, cycling, surfing, etc.)

We are searching for families that are wildly enthusiastic about their special holiday. Our family should have children between the ages of 6 and 19 and allow us to follow them around for two weeks with a camera crew filming their adventures while on vacation.

If you feel that you fit this description and you have what it takes to make it on TV please do not hesitate to call. We are working on a very tight timetable to cast a fun-loving family and would love to speak with you.

Sincerely,
Daniel Markell
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Old 09-22-2004, 05:44 AM   #18
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COOL! Thanks!!!!!
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Old 09-22-2004, 05:45 AM   #19
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P.S. I wonder if they knew that I had a dozen grandchildren in the 6-19 age group if they'd be interested?

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Old 09-24-2004, 04:30 PM   #20
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This message has posted on at least one other RV related board and they checked it out and apparently this is on the level. Anyone interested can check on the Escapees forum.

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