Guess Who's Coming to Boston?

As the television-writers strike drags on incessantly, the broadcast networks are embracing reality programming to fill the numerous prime-time hours left vacant by the lack of new scripted fare.

Case in point: CBS is strongly considering moving its summer reality franchise Big Brother from its usual post- July 4th debut to a early-in-2008 premiere. This rapid advancement in scheduling by the eye net is creating a headache for the producers of Brother, as they now need to move very quickly to cast the 9th edition of the trapped-in-the-house reality show. And this is where you, my fellow New Englanders, come in.

The producers of Big Brother will be in Boston on December 8, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, to meet and greet any and all of you who would be interested in moving into the Big Brother house. This open casting call will be held at Felt (533 Washington Street, next to the Opera House).

So, if you've ever dreamed of being the next Chicken George, well... you may need professional counseling. However, if being trapped in a house for three months (with your actions and every move being broadcast to the world 24-hours-a-day) is your idea of a good time, then you now know where you need to be next month. And if you DO happen to get on the show, then don't forget to say hello to me.