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Were you raised on Pat Sajak, Vanna White, Bob Barker and Richard Dawson? Perhaps you have always harbored hidden dreams of hosting Wheel of Fortune or Family Feud yourself, or felt you could do a better job than Howie Mandel or Regis Philbin. Well, why not give it a shot? This guide will help get you started on how to become a game show host.
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Were you raised on Pat Sajak, Vanna White, Bob Barker and Richard Dawson? Perhaps you have always harbored hidden dreams of hosting Wheel of Fortune or Family Feud yourself, or felt you could do a better job than Howie Mandel or Regis Philbin. Well, why not give it a shot? This guide will help get you started on how to become a game show host.
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Introduction
- Did you grow up in awe of Bob Barker, watching him present screaming contestants with their showcase showdowns? Were you a fan of old game show reruns featuring Chuck Barris? Have you ever found yourself dreaming about instructing the Vanna White's of the world to reveal the letters? If so, then you might want to consider hosting a game show. This guide will provide you with the necessary information on how to become a game show host.
Step 1: Do You Have What it Takes?
- A successful game show host is what all the network executives are seeking, and today the competition is fiercer than ever due to the growing popularity of such shows as Deal or No Deal and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Some characteristics of a good game show host include:
- Lots of personality
- Someone that loves to talk
- Great rapport with audience
- Ability to relate well with contestants and ask the right questions
- A successful host has the ability to bring out the dramatic tension in pivotal situations
- Drive
- Hard worker
Step 2: Education
- Having an educational background in broadcasting, radio or other related fields is beneficial. Such schooling and related activities teach the aspiring host to:
- Be skilled in the art of ad libbing
- Develop great communication skills
- Harbor excellent voices. Any form of radio or broadcasting background will help build an aspiring game show host's vocal skills.
- Those with journalist backgrounds will help build listening skills. Journalism backgrounds also help instill the ability to ask all the right questions.
Step 3: Experience
- Gaining experience is key for potential game show hosts. Today, more and more hosts have previous backgrounds in film and television. This means the competition will be stronger since the hosts are often established B-list actors and actresses. You should:
- Volunteer at local radio and television stations
- Obtain an internship at a radio or television station. You may also want to intern at the Game Show Network or for an actual game show. This will help you make the proper industry connections early in your career.
- Take voice and acting classes
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