March 31--Going on a first date can be awkward, but watching other people on a first date? Still pretty awkward, but also potentially entertaining, which is why Shed Media turned the experience into a UK reality show called "First Dates." Now Shed Media is teaming up with Ellen DeGeneres' A Very Good Production to bring the show to NBC, with filming scheduled to take place in Chicago beginning in July.
Each of the eight episodes will feature a variety of first dates taking place at the same restaurant on the same night.
"Chicago is a quintessential American city," said Paul Telegdy, NBC's president of late-night and alternative programming, via email. "It has a salt-of-the-earth spirit with heartland values, yet is cosmopolitan and youthful. We love that the people featured on these dates will be able to speak to life experiences wherever they're from."
Single people interested in appearing on "First Dates" can go to firstdatescasting.com to fill out an application. Sample questions: "Why do you think you are single?" and "What would be your ideal dream date?" You must be 18 or older and a U.S. resident to apply.
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