Saturday, October 5, 2013

We Became TV Network Executives

Las Vegas, NV  High 72  Low 58

We had a cold front come through yesterday and last night with lots of 45 mph wind gusts. It’s still breezy today and definitely much cooler.

We didn’t really become Network Executives but we sure did have a fun time.

CBS-Tv-Research

We headed out to the MGM Grand because I had read about this experience somewhere and thought it would be fun and it was free.

I took the following information from their website.

Ever thought you could do the job of a network executive, deciding which shows are put on the air and which ones end up in the waste bin? Network jobs are hard to come by, but you can weigh in on the decision-making process by letting your opinions be known at the CBS Television City Research Center at MGM Grand.

Participation is quite effortless. Viewers can pick up tickets in front of the research center. They then register at the counter in front of the center and line up about 10 minutes before their scheduled time.

Five minutes before the screening begins, viewers are led into one of four studios to watch the latest offerings from CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon and other Viacom networks. Viewers then are instructed on how to use the test pads and monitors to register their opinions, and settle into the viewing process.

The show's length will determine the time of the testing process. A survey following the program lasts about 15 minutes, so viewers should expect an hour for an hour-long show.  And since everything is done through touch screen, you won't have to worry about your hand cramping up from writing. 

When we got there, we were the only two people in the screening. We got to rate the show Arrow which is on the CW network. Neither of us had ever seen the show before. Found out it was based on a comic book character and we both ended up liking the show. May have to check it out at home.

I totally forgot to take any pictures, but this was really a great way to spend an hour and half. However, it did take us about an hour to find the place – the MGM is HUGE. Then when we went to find our truck in the parking garage, neither of us could remember for sure where it was parked. We eventually found it and headed home to take care of the girls.

Speaking of the girls – Skittlez has this way of twisting her nose when you offer her a treat. We have been trying to capture that twist in a picture and it’s really not easy. But I think this one shows it quite well. Jim is sharing his shredded wheat with them. They love it.

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18 comments:

  1. It is so funny the way Skittlez is twisting her nose! Glad you got the picture. Both dogs are such cuties.

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  2. I might have to check that place out the next time we are in Las Vegas. Free is good!

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  3. Haahaaa a dog named Skittlez sharing shredded wheat along with some great nose twisting picture taking...

    somehow ... that brings me comfort.

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  4. I watched the first Season of Arrow and liked it also. Just waiting now for the second Season to start.

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  5. That does sound like a great way to spend a afternoon with a new experience and it was free!
    We like free.

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  6. Sure wish our Jack could meet his doxie cousins! We like free too...you have been busy in Vegas with some really fun things to do!

    I missed the post with the sculptures ...had to back track!

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  7. Sounds like there is a lot of that cold front stuff happening out west these days. Enjoy your trip south.

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  8. Sounds like fun! Our other schnauzer got people food and was a horrible beggar, we decided not to give Ms. Emmi people food and when she does find a bite on the floor or we give her a piece of popcorn, she doesn't know what to do with it--funny!

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  9. Skittlez sure can put on a big smile when she is happy.

    We didn't know anything about this event at the MGM. Sounds like a lot of fun.

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  10. are you sure its a twist and not a sneer---"shredded wheat! wheres the steak" :-)

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  11. Okay ... Jim's sharing with Skittlez with his spoon .. A bite for Jim and a bite for Skittlez? There certainly are a lot of interesting places to visit in Las Vegas.

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  12. great picture of Skittlez. She looks like she's ready to bite!

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  13. I can't tell is Skittlez's is happy or not about what Jim is offering her, very cute! Glad you guys are having a great time!

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  14. I was wondering about Jim's spoon too? Skittlez's looks like she could bite the whole spoon!

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  15. I'm one of those weird people who like doing surveys so that television experience would have been right up my alley. Except I don't watch TV. :) OK, I do watch TV but I pick a series to watch through Netflix long after it has been broadcast.

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  16. One thing about dogs, they can keep you amused:)

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  17. Skittlez looks a bit like she is snarling. Is she warning her cohort off from her bite? Sounds like another fun Vegas adventure.

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  18. You are adding a lot to our list for our Vegas trip.

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