FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) -- There's speculation the balloon boy's parents could have talk show appearances or other deals in the works after a Colorado judge agreed to allow the couple to travel to New York and California to explore "employment opportunities."

Richard and Mayumi Heene (my-OO'-mee HEE'-nee) pleaded guilty yesterday to charges they whipped up the tale of their 6-year-old son adrift in a runaway balloon last month. Their guilty pleas could mean jail time for the couple that has twice appeared on the ABC show "Wife Swap."

At least one New York-based production company has ruled out a project with the amateur storm chasers, labeling the situation "too poisonous."

A lawyer for Richard Heene says the couple won't make any public comment at least until their sentencing late next month.