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==Premise==
==Premise==
''[[Bank of Hollywood]]'' is a reality television series that is based on the U.K. series "Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway." It's hosted by comedian Bryan Callen.
''[[Bank of Hollywood]]'' is a reality television series that is based on the U.K. series ''[[Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway]]'' It's hosted by comedian ''[[Bryan Callen]]'' .


In "Bank of Hollywood," a panel of notable names takes pitches from Americans in need of cash. The proposals range from a do-gooder raising money for charity to a grad student who can't afford a ring to propose to his girlfriend.
In "Bank of Hollywood," a panel of notable names takes pitches from Americans in need of cash. The proposals range from a do-gooder raising money for charity to a grad student who can't afford a ring to propose to his girlfriend.
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Panelists include author and entrepreneur Candy Spelling, French-American poker player Vanessa Rousso, Wilhelmina Models president Sean Patterson and ''[[Pussycat Dolls]]'' singer ''[[Melody Thornton]]''. Panelists give away their own money; amounts start at $2,000.
Panelists include author and entrepreneur Candy Spelling, French-American poker player Vanessa Rousso, Wilhelmina Models president Sean Patterson and ''[[Pussycat Dolls]]'' singer ''[[Melody Thornton]]''. Panelists give away their own money; amounts start at $2,000.


The eight-episode series debuts at 10 p.m. December 14, 2009
The series debuts at 10 p.m. on December 14, 2009


==Production==
==Production==

Revision as of 08:18, 7 November 2009

Premise

Bank of Hollywood is a reality television series that is based on the U.K. series Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway It's hosted by comedian Bryan Callen .

In "Bank of Hollywood," a panel of notable names takes pitches from Americans in need of cash. The proposals range from a do-gooder raising money for charity to a grad student who can't afford a ring to propose to his girlfriend.

"The idea's simple," Seacrest said. "We are giving away tons of money to everyday people to alleviate the stress of today's climate and have fun."

Panelists include author and entrepreneur Candy Spelling, French-American poker player Vanessa Rousso, Wilhelmina Models president Sean Patterson and Pussycat Dolls singer Melody Thornton. Panelists give away their own money; amounts start at $2,000.

The series debuts at 10 p.m. on December 14, 2009

Production

The series is taped in Los Angeles , California . Production on the show started in October 2009, as stated by cast member Melody Thornton on her Twitter account page. No other information has been given reguarding the series. Eight episodes have been confirmed as planned on E!.

Episodes

References

1. http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/11/new-e-reality-show-has-folks-begging-celebs-for-cash.html