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Jagger

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 12:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have not been too impressed with any of the shows so far, however I did miss the first show. The kids have all seemed fine, but the comedians and the models have been very bland. I expect a comedian to make me laugh, hasn't happened with the two shows I have watched.

The models have been so-so, mind you I wouldn't kick them out of bed for eating crackers but they really weren't that good.

The adult singers have been OK, I did enjoy the way the male singer last night used a wide variety of voice movement and sounds.

I was not impressed with the judges on any of the shows to this point, both how they vote and how they give their feedback.

Bring back the old Star Search, it was much better, or was I just that much younger and it seemed better.

I think Arsenio forgot what the rules were last night, I knew as soon as I saw the tie that the guy won, I don't know if I read it somewhere or if they said it on one of the shows ( I think it was somewhere on the internet) that in the event of a tie the internet pole would be the deciding factor because they are there to entertain the audiance not the judges.

Hummingbird

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 02:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
At least this one doesn't use the corny term "Spokesmodel" like the old one did.

Abby7

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 04:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought at the very end (just as the girl was walking off the stage....Arsenio said...they let the audience decide. So, what I got from all that confusion was in the event of the tie, they let the audience decide. However, how did the audience decide so quickly? (Do they have voting buttons on the seats...I doubt it).

Whoami

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 05:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tried to tape it last night. Taped the wrong channel, and realized I don't care that I missed it. I think that's my cue to not worry about any more shows! I think I'll stick with American Idol!

Ericka1012

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 05:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just watched the show tonight...young singers were good (but I'm not sure I like the little girl who won...not that she's bad I prefer the first little girl and the last little girl better for style) ... models were BORING... comedians were ok the one that won was by far the best of the group...BUT the Adult singers...gee couldn't they find better singers...of the group the middle singer was the best and the online voters stole the win from her and gave it to the guy from last night and he was just a common piano man singer...
I don't think I'll watch again unless there is nothing on to watch

Demeter

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 06:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
For the most part I agree with you Ericka, except...

I LOVE those young singers. I tune in just for them. I liked all three, but I do think the girl that won has incredible stage presence and when she sings it really gives me goose bumps. I'm glad she won.

I felt sorry for the other two young singers because they are great too. They all have an incredible singing career ahead of them.

C1mag

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 08:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
As I was watching the childrens category I made the comment that I liked the third little girl the best. I thought the 2nd little girl was cute but that she was simply yelling and imitating someone. Sure enough if you saw the American vote the third little girl actually beat the 2nd little girl with the American vote by one vote. Because the judges had given the second little girl the edge with all those 5's she took the category. I have never thought that a POWERFUL voice was necessarily a better voice.

Pretty much the same thing happened in the adult category. Everyone watching it with me kept thinking the second woman would win simply because they said this was the type of vocal style that always wins these things. I kept saying that the guy playing the piano sounded almost like Billy Joel and was much better. Sure enough America saw the same thing I did and put him over the top. I don't know why people assume that America is fixed on Powerful R&B vocal styles.

This show is ok. It's coming into its own but lacks something. Naomi Judd is really getting into her role and if this show picks up she could be a real good gimmick. The model category really needs to go. It's like watching a half time t&a show while the rest of the competitors get ready back stage. They need a bit more solid talent to make this show last and it STINKS that westcoast doesn't get to vote. Thats its biggest flaw!

Rslover

Friday, January 17, 2003 - 08:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought that comedian Loni Love was fantastic. She had me hysterically laughing (especially the first time). They each gave her 5 stars both times. She will definitely make it imho.

Webkitty

Friday, January 17, 2003 - 05:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I tuned in too late to catch the little blonde girl that sang Ava Maria last week. How did she do last night? (and what did she sing) And will she be on again? Her voice was so pure!

The other little girl, the second one, the one that got 5 stars from all the judges. I think she is good, but its almost freakish in a way. I mean, its like she's an adult in a child's body, the polish and professionalism she has. Its not forced, I get a feeling from her that she has been a star for 30 years already. I've never seen a child so at ease on stage.

I would be shocked if Loni Love doesn't win the comedy category.

Tess

Friday, January 17, 2003 - 06:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Webkitty, Meaghan did very well but it seems the judges like the big voice in a little kid. I don't but them's the breaks. Anyway, she sang a song called "Reflection" I think. One of the judges gave her 4 stars instead of 5 because he didn't like her dress. That irritated me.

I think she had the prettiest voice of the 3 and she really is a sweet girl. I had seen her on tv here before Star Searched but was stunned to see her on the show the first week. (Yeah, I'm usually this clueless.) She's been all over the news here since the first show aired. She goes to school just a few miles up the road from us so I was really pulling for her. <sigh>

I think you are right about the comedian.

Abbynormal

Friday, January 17, 2003 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess, that also irritated me about the judge saying something about her dress. Just make the little girl feel ALL self-conscience! Totally uncalled for in MHO.

I also prefer little girls that sing like girls and not grown women with all that growling and carrying on. It sounds more like shouting to me. Eh, to each his own.

Northstar

Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 06:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Me too, Tess and Abby. The girl that won was my least fav. But like others have said, this is a good launch pad for their careers. And that stand-in judge was an inarticulate dufus. What grown man comments on a little girls dress, please. It seemed to me he wasn't sharp enough to find another reason to justify his score. Loni Love was unreal, so funny. I'm glad the male singer won, even though the second lady reminded me of Pheobe Snow who is one of my favorite artists.

Hummingbird

Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 10:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I didn't think the little girl's dress was so bad. She was dressed modestly. Does this guy have any idea how some little girls dress today? The dress was okay.

Jbean

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 03:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
there is a guy on tonight that is from here! i have seen him play with his band here in town and he is really good. the band is called 4 jax and they do 80's covers, he is the lead singer, but i can't remember his name....sigh.

4 shows to watch at the same time! how am i supposed to do THAT?

Ryn

Thursday, January 23, 2003 - 06:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I watched most of it for the 1st time tonight.

Seems like there is not enough there for 60 minutes. 4 competitions?

I even voted online for the last 3.

Won't care if I miss it.

Bracken

Thursday, January 23, 2003 - 06:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The talent is getting better I think. The Adult Female Singer- Rebecca Valadez was awesome tonight, and her challenger wasn't half bad. Simon Cowell must be eating his heart out, lol. The next semi-final competition will be much more fierce than the first. Now, if they would only replace Arsenio, he can't even seem to get the scores right, and they are posted right behind him.

Demeter

Thursday, January 23, 2003 - 07:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Either Arsenio was not high tonight like he has "appeared" to be previously, or they have coached him on opening his eyes more. He seemed to really make an effort to not be squinting so much.

Tonight's show was decent, EXCEPT, for the modeling. I wish they would do away with the modeling.

Jeep

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 09:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with Ryn. Not enough there. I taped the Wednesday night show and watched it last night before the next one on Thursday. I did a fast- forward and just watched the contestants and the final scores......it took me 20 minutes. That means there is 40 minutes of commercials, chit-chat and judges remarks. Too much talk, not enough talent.

On the original, didn't they have these catagories plus competitions for bands and dancers? I remember the band "Sawyer Brown" and some tap dancers. They fit it all in one hour.

Aunt_Bob

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 10:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
All that I have to say is: everytime AH says,"hit me upside the head wit sum digits" that's exactly what I want to do...LITERALLY!!!!!!!!

Pamy

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 11:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Aunt bob!

Djgirl5235

Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 04:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This show is such a dollar store knock off of AI that I can't bring myself to watch it. I loved it back in the 80's and desperately wanted to be on it - I dreamt of it at night, however, this excuse for a comeback is so offensive, and the judges comments (I watched the first show and will never return) are atrocious! Simon tells it like it is, but to tell an 11 year old or 12 year old girl that she needs to remove her braces - okay, ever hear of maybe needing them?!?! I was seething throughout and have chosen not to watch... I will get off my soapbox now... I hope I haven't offended anyone.

Aunt_Bob

Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 09:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
DJGirl... wazzup!

YOUR opinion is NOT offensive.

The current trend in 'media entertainment' seems to be totally unbalanced with the shift leaning towards so called "Reality TV". There is no such thing unless it's the NEWS. Basically, what you are seeing is LIVE as apposed to taped, and the only real thing is that it's "REAL TIME". Everything is a GIMMICK. Everything. Some gimmicks are more 'entertaining' (to some) than others. But, it's all being done for the MONEY and I don't mean for OUR money!!!!!!!!! Cause you know we're not getting any of it!!!!! If one finds a way to cash in on the goods, why should not the other? You can't fault the next man (CBS/Star Search) for sticking their hand in the mix to try to make a fast buck when everyone else is doing it! (MTV,ABC,FOX,CBS, etc., etc. etc. and TOO many shows to even attempt to list)

WAIT A MINUTE....what am I saying. Of course you can! If any show offends your senses, then you have every right to find fault with them. As I do MOST every other so called "Reality Series". They offend. I do not watch them!!! And that includes, AI this season. I watched it for 5 minutes last night. I got to see the 'village idiot' do the Madonna songs and the redhead with 'real talent' fall all over the floor with the 'host idiot' that was also laying on the floor, for what reason...I guess it doesn't REALLY matter! It offended. I won't be watching. Star Search on the other hand...I watch because I WANT TO SEE TALENT from people who otherwise would NEVER be noticed, never have their 3 minutes in the spotlight! And, unlike AI, these people are not making a joke out of their lives, they are taking their talent and dream of fame seriously! All of them, even the models, whether I like them or not, THEY are taking this show and the opportunity it affords them seriously! So, I watch it for THEM! Just as if my daughter was performing, I would want her to have an appreciative audience and I would also be 'there' to support your 'effort' if you were to make it onto that stage. This show also affords an opportunity to certain groups of performers that CAN'T be on AI. They don't aspire to be an 'IDOL', which by the way, I think is a bunch-a-hooey!!! The younger singers wouldn't qualify for AI. The 'older' and not considered one of 'the beautiful people' singers would be totally bypassed by AI. The comedians also. Do they not deserve to 'get in on it'...the new 'Reality TV' wave? Last show there was a woman who said she was not considered 'beautiful' because she wasn't the 'ideal' weight, but if people would close their eyes and just listen to her sing, they would enjoy it. I kept my eyes wide open and she was not only exquisitly beautiful because of her personality, but her voice gave me shivers! She would be laughed out of auditions for AI. Oh, and she got a standing ovation from the audience! That covers the REAL part of this Reality Series. And that's where it stops!

Now the gimmicks. The part that concerns the 'Corporations', the ones that are paying for all this! As you put it, the dollar store knock off... Also, the part that OFFENDS me also. The host: Arsenio Hall. The judges: 1 thru 4...all offensive. Since you say you haven't watched the shows, and for anyone else, I'm going to list a few comments that were made by any of these 5 people at some time and then I'm gonna shut up!

The reasons given for why they deserved the low scores they received:

To a model with a well formed 'rear end': "Personally, that's too much junk in the
trunk for me!"

To a 12 or 13 yr. old girl singer, who's forte was opera: paraphrase: 'I don't like your dress. Your trying to look like a sexy woman. I think a young girl should look like a young girl! And I'm a dirty old man who was thinking about 'physical attraction' and not even listening to your voice to even think some crap like that!' oops...I think I said that last bit!

To a comedian who had the audience in stitches: "You might as well drop that material on Sadam Hussein because it was a BOMB." and from another: "You didn't move around."(score:1) ***He won because of the internet vote!

To a model: "You ain't got a thing if you ain't got that swing, and that's all you got."(score:1 or 2)

To a model: paraphrase: 'You look more like you're trying to be a stripper than a runway model.'

To a female singer: paraphrase: 'You sing more like you should be on broadway or someplace like that. And there's NO talent in that!' oops...there I go again!

And so far my vote for favorite assinine (strange word that & not in the dictionary, but should be) comment from a 'celebrity' judge:

To a YOUNG man singing "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder - I'm sure you've heard of him, right-: "Wow, I think you sang that song BETTER than Stevie Wonder." And it seemed like he said it in all seriousness. OOOOOO...K then.

***I decided not to even waste time commenting on AH's 'oh so intelligent' comments!

It's coming on tonight!!! And, from what Max posted in the Presidio Med thread, it's knocking PM out the box and delaying TAR until late Spring or Summer! How ironic that one Reality(ha!)Series is hindering another Reality(ha!)Series on the same network! Let's give three cheers for REALITY TV!!!

I'M SHUTTING UP NOW!

Rslover

Friday, January 31, 2003 - 10:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'd like to hit arsenio in the head with a DIGIT!
He is not funny and acts like a 12 yr old. He tells the worst jokes in the world. I bet he actually writes them. I'd rather have plain old straight forward not trying to be funny Ed McMahon, even at 79!

Also, wish they get rid of the model category and bring back the dancers.

Demeter

Friday, January 31, 2003 - 12:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I remember, a long, long, long time ago when they included "actors". The actors were given a brief script to read. There were so many bad actors, I didn't get much out of it.

The model category has never been popular with me...just don't get it I guess. At least this year they have them doing a runway walk. I remember when they essentially were judged on a "photo shoot" that included a skimpy bikini.

Aunt_Bob

Friday, January 31, 2003 - 01:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, my goodness. I had forgotten all about the Acting category, Demeter. They did away with that after the second season, I think, because it was pretty lame.