'Madam Secretary'
Did not know anything about this research television studio inside MGM Grand Casino. We were fascinated by the idea that we wll be participating in something where our opinion would count in what could drive the next TV show to be aired in the Fall season... not to mention all the freebie in coupons they gave after participating in the research.
We were given tickets as we walked out of CSI:The Experience. We used the tickets to register at the counter in front of the center and line up about 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Once we were inside we were instructed on how to use the test pads and monitors to register our opinions. We had a chance to watch, screen, review, and rate a drama pilot show commercial-free! At the end of the 45 min preview we all had a chance to complete a 15-min questionnaire all computer screen based. Everything was done through touch screen. The whole process was approx an hour. Had we stayed another day we were invited to join a panel to critique the show. Wow! cool! Unfortunately, though, we were not able to participate on that one. Half the fun is the anticipation, curious to see if the show will make it this Fall.
There are familiar faces on the drama pilot we saw. The show included Bebe Neuwirth as a co-star ("Frasier" and "Cheers"), Tea Leoni plays Madam Secretary (I remember her in "Tower Heist"), Tim Daly (from the sitcom "Wings")... and I could've sworn the young, loyal assistant was played by Erich Bergen, he played Bob Gaudio in the musical "The Jersey Boys". Hope this show makes it! :)
Review #0199