ABC's Wife Swap Looking for a Frugal Mom - Earn $20,000!

Kim · 12-05-2008, 04:57 PM

I just received this email:

I am a casting producer for ABC Television's hit reality show, Wife Swap. I am currently trying to cast a frugal/budget savvy family for a special episode of our show and thought perhaps you might know someone that would be interested in such an opportunity. I thought it couldn't hurt to send you an email to see if you might be able to help me with this.

In case you are unfamiliar with the show, the premise of Wife Swap is to take two different families and have the Mom's switch place to experience how another family lives. Half of the week, Mom lives the life of the family she is staying with. Then she introduces a "rule change" where she implements rules and activities that her family has. It's a positive experience for people to not only learn but teach about other families and other ways of life.

Wife Swap airs on Disney owned ABC television on Fridays at 8 pm- the family hour! There is another show that copies ours. We focus on having fun, learning and teaching. They focus on conflict. I just want to make sure our show doesn't get confused with theirs!

Requirements: Each family must consist of two parents, have at least one child between 6 and 17, and should reside in the continental U.S. (There may be other children living in the home who are older or younger than the required age…as long as one child is in the required age range.)

My hope is that you would pass this information on to anyone you think might enjoy this opportunity---and then if they are interested--they will be able to reach me. Maybe you even have a family in mind that you could refer me to. This is a very unique experience that can be life changing for everyone. In addition, each family that tapes an episode of Wife Swap receives a $20,000.00 honorarium for their time.

If you're interested in participating, please PM (private message) me with a paragraph or so describing your family and what your regular money saving routine includes. I'll put you in touch with the ABC producers.