NBC'S HIT COMPETITION SERIES 'MINUTE TO WIN IT' ANNOUNCES MORE OPEN AUDITIONS FOR DECEMBER IN DETROIT, NEW YORK AND MIAMI

As Previously Announced, Hit Series Heads to Las Vegas on Upcoming Saturday (November 20)

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - November 19, 2010 - NBC's hit competition series "Minute to Win It" will hold more open casting calls next month in Detroit (December 4), New York (December 11) and Miami (December 11). As previously announced, the hit series heads to Las Vegas this Saturday, November 20, for open auditions at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino.

Producers will continue to look for energetic and confident competitors who have the skills to take on the nerve-wracking "Minute to Win It" games in a minute's time. Everyone across America is encouraged to come out and audition for the prize of a lifetime -- the coveted $1 million. Competitors can log on to nbc.com/minute-to-win-it/how-to/ ahead of time to view the games and practice them.

In addition, "Minute" returns to NBC's primetime schedule on Tuesday, December 7 (8-9 p.m. ET), with three special holiday-themed episodes that include huge audience giveaways, an extra-generous grand prize of $3 million -- and of course, Santa's helpers.

Details for the open auditions are below:

LAS VEGAS
Saturday, November 20, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Diablos Cantina (Inside the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino)
3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nev. 89109

DETROIT
Saturday, December 4, 11a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Greektown Casino (The Hotel Ballroom C)
555 East Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Mich. 48226

NEW YORK
Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Lucky Strike, 624-660 W. 42nd St. (42nd St and 12th Ave)
New York (Manhattan), N.Y. 10036

MIAMI
Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: TBD

For up to date information on the open auditions please visit nbc.com/casting/#minute. Applicants must be 18 years and older.

"Minute to Win It" is hosted by All-American chef and television personality Guy Fieri ("Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives") and features competitors participating in a series of simple, yet nerve-wracking, games that can lead to a $1 million prize. In each one-hour episode, competitors face 10 challenges that escalate in level of difficulty using everyday household items. Each game has a one-minute time limit and failure to finish the task on time will eliminate the contestant. At various points throughout the game, the competitor can walk away with the money earned up to that point - but it'll take nerves of steel to complete all 10 tasks to win $1 million. The competitors, who come from all walks of life, are shown over 60 games prior to the competition and are encouraged to practice these one-of-a-kind challenges at home.

"Minute to Win It" is produced by Universal Media Studios with Friday Television. Craig Plestis, Tim Puntillo (NBC's "Identity"), Mattias Olsson and Jock Millgardh serve as executive producers.

For "Minute to Win It" embeddable clips and full episodes, visit NBC.com's official show site: http://www.nbc.com/minute-to-win-it/