How does one parlay a game show appearance into a hosting gig?

[Mr. Armadillo]

[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'235027\' date=\'Jan 26 2010, 07:30 PM\'][quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'235026\' date=\'Jan 26 2010, 08:16 PM\']I would suggest getting a partner like Stefan Hatos or Dan Enright and then packaging and hosting your own shows.[/quote]
CLARIFICATION: don't literally get Stefan or Dan. They're dead.
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Yeah, but think how lifelike and energetic you'd appear standing next to those guys!

[Otm Shank]

[quote name=\'TheGameShowGuy\' post=\'235036\' date=\'Jan 27 2010, 12:58 AM\']As a side: I really shocked friends when I didn't even bother auditioning for GSN's "Coast to Coast Search For A Host" several years ago. Again...I know I host well and enjoy it ,but realistically I didn't think GSN was looking for a person with just hosting skills. Did anyone ever become a host from that contest?[/quote]

I did that. I drove from northeastern Pennsylvania to Massapequa, L.I., to audition. Got there like three hours early, and I was second in line. By the time I was called up, I was so drained that it affected my performance. It would have been helpful to see a few other people get on stage before me, just to know what to expect.