America's Got Talent

*Raph's Girl* · 03-27-2006, 10:41 PM

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/ap/20060327/114351996000.html

Simon Cowell's new TV talent show promises to be a real circus.

Singers, comedians, jugglers, animal acts and anyone else hungry for stardom will be welcome on "America's Got Talent," the summertime series that Cowell, the tart-tongued judge on Fox's "American Idol," is producing for NBC.

Group acts or singles, old or young all are eligible to try for the $1 million prize, he told a telephone news conference Monday.

"You can be 2 years old, 100 years old. You can be the next Destiny's Child, you can be the next Jackson 5 or you can be the next David Copperfield," Cowell said. "This is a show literally open to anybody."

Auditions dates were announced Monday, with tryouts set for Los Angeles on April 6-8; Chicago, April 12-13; New York City, April 17; East Elmhurst, N.Y., April 19, and Atlanta, April 22-23. Would-be contestants also can apply online.

An air date for the series has yet to be set, NBC said.

Cowell, an English record-company executive who became a celebrity on "American Idol" and was part of its British precursor, "Pop Idol," said he's a longtime fan of American shows that featured a variety of performers.

The "time is right" for a contest open to performers of every stripe, he said. Cowell won't be a judge on the show but very qualified "A-list" celebrities have expressed interest, he and fellow executive producer Ken Warwick said.

Cowell was asked about whether he was aware of Wayne Newton's "The Entertainer," which ran on E! Television Network last year and had a similar goal of showcasing diverse talent.

"Yes. And I hated it," he said.

For such shows to work, Cowell said, it's crucial to include the audition process. In "America's Got Talent," as in "American Idol," viewers will learn who makes the cut in the five city auditions and then see further dismissals as the semifinals unfold in a Los Angeles studio.

How the semifinalists are dumped will be "very brutal," Cowell said. He didn't offer details.

Cowell, who's joined ranks with the "American Idol" producing team on "America's Got Talent," is apparently intent on giving every American and every TV network a chance for fame and fortune: He's also producing "American Inventor" on ABC.

"American Idol" is a consistent ratings leader for Fox. "American Inventor" scored as a top-20 show in its March 16 debut against college basketball but now has to prove itself against CBS' tougher "Survivor."

Does Cowell fear diluting the valuable "American Idol" brand?

No, he said. Instead, he hopes that "America's Got Talent" will be a different type of show that fills the gap when "Idol" is off the air.

Asked if the new show might compete directly against Fox's, Cowell replied: "That will never happen."

Raph's Girl note: Star Search+American Idol = America's Got Talent. Can we get Ed McMahon on this?

~~Turtledude2k3~~ · 03-28-2006, 12:59 AM

Simon is a big loser. He created one of the most dumbest programming on tv.

In fact I watched somewhere on tv tonight how people care about American Idol than teh news.. It's that sad..

People rather watch people embarassed themselved on tv rather than watching serious news..

*Raph's Girl* · 03-28-2006, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turtledude2k3

In fact I watched somewhere on tv tonight how people care about American Idol than teh news.. It's that sad..

Actually Simon Cowell didn't create American Idol or Pop Idol. Simon Fuller did that...but since then Simon Cowell has created: Cupid (a dating reality thing that didn't last), American Inventor, Duets, X-Factor (which replaced Pop Idol), and America's Got Talent.

~~Turtledude2k3~~ · 03-28-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Actually Simon Cowell didn't create American Idol or Pop Idol. Simon Fuller did that...but since then Simon Cowell has created: Cupid (a dating reality thing that didn't last), American Inventor, Duets, X-Factor (which replaced Pop Idol), and America's Got Talent.

WTF!?

They both got the same first name.. Do you think Simon Cowell is wasting his time with all these shows he's creating? I mean when will the reality tv fad die?
So did you read my other part about how American Idol is beating the news?

*Duke* · 03-28-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turtledude2k3

Do you think Simon Cowell is wasting his time with all these shows he's creating?

Considering the amount of money he makes, NO!

*Raph's Girl* · 03-28-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtledude2k3

WTF!?

They both got the same first name.. Do you think Simon Cowell is wasting his time with all these shows he's creating? I mean when will the reality tv fad die?
So did you read my other part about how American Idol is beating the news?

Between all the reality shows he's created and his work in BEG music...the dude is a fraking billionaire.

He does more than just reality shows...he creates stars... like IL Divo and Westlife.

*Raph's Girl* · 05-11-2006, 10:41 AM

Morning television personality
Regis Philbin was named on Wednesday to host a new prime-time talent contest show that "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is bringing to rival network NBC this summer.

The upcoming series, "America's Got Talent," is slated to debut June 21 with a two-hour special broadcast, weeks after "American Idol," currently the nation's top-rated program, finishes its latest run on the Fox network.

The choice of Philbin, the veteran breakfast-hour star who helped create a prime-time sensation as host of ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," was a sign that producers are going all-out to score a summertime phenomenon for NBC, which is badly in need of a new hit.

Unlike "American Idol," a singing contest limited to amateurs vying for their first professional record deal, the new talent show from Cowell is open to aspiring performers of all stripes -- singers, dancers, comics, magicians, acrobats, even animal acts.

The winner, to be winnowed from thousands of contestants over the course of the show and voted on by viewers, will take home a grand prize of $1 million.

Cowell, the brutally honest judge on "American Idol," is developing "America's Got Talent" for NBC with "Idol" executive producer Ken Warwick and FremantleMedia, one of the studios behind the Fox hit.

Philbin has been a national morning television fixture since 1989 as co-host of the syndicated talk show "Live with Regis & Kathie Lee," which became "Live with Regis & Kelly" after
Kelly Ripa took
Kathie Lee Gifford's place as his on-air partner in 2001.

He also has been a frequent guest on the late-night TV circuit and emceed New Year's Eve specials for the past two years on ABC and Fox, respectively.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060511/...re_talent_dc_4

Raph's Girl note: Is that your FINAL song?!

*Ecto Jedi* · 05-11-2006, 02:59 PM

Well, if American Inventor is any indication, this show's going to be pretty damn excellent.

03-27-2006, 10:41 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	America's Got Talent http://tv.yahoo.com/news/ap/20060327/114351996000.html Simon Cowell's new TV talent show promises to be a real circus. Singers, comedians, jugglers, animal acts and anyone else hungry for stardom will be welcome on "America's Got Talent," the summertime series that Cowell, the tart-tongued judge on Fox's "American Idol," is producing for NBC. Group acts or singles, old or young all are eligible to try for the $1 million prize, he told a telephone news conference Monday. "You can be 2 years old, 100 years old. You can be the next Destiny's Child, you can be the next Jackson 5 or you can be the next David Copperfield," Cowell said. "This is a show literally open to anybody." Auditions dates were announced Monday, with tryouts set for Los Angeles on April 6-8; Chicago, April 12-13; New York City, April 17; East Elmhurst, N.Y., April 19, and Atlanta, April 22-23. Would-be contestants also can apply online. An air date for the series has yet to be set, NBC said. Cowell, an English record-company executive who became a celebrity on "American Idol" and was part of its British precursor, "Pop Idol," said he's a longtime fan of American shows that featured a variety of performers. The "time is right" for a contest open to performers of every stripe, he said. Cowell won't be a judge on the show but very qualified "A-list" celebrities have expressed interest, he and fellow executive producer Ken Warwick said. Cowell was asked about whether he was aware of Wayne Newton's "The Entertainer," which ran on E! Television Network last year and had a similar goal of showcasing diverse talent. "Yes. And I hated it," he said. For such shows to work, Cowell said, it's crucial to include the audition process. In "America's Got Talent," as in "American Idol," viewers will learn who makes the cut in the five city auditions and then see further dismissals as the semifinals unfold in a Los Angeles studio. How the semifinalists are dumped will be "very brutal," Cowell said. He didn't offer details. Cowell, who's joined ranks with the "American Idol" producing team on "America's Got Talent," is apparently intent on giving every American and every TV network a chance for fame and fortune: He's also producing "American Inventor" on ABC. "American Idol" is a consistent ratings leader for Fox. "American Inventor" scored as a top-20 show in its March 16 debut against college basketball but now has to prove itself against CBS' tougher "Survivor." Does Cowell fear diluting the valuable "American Idol" brand? No, he said. Instead, he hopes that "America's Got Talent" will be a different type of show that fills the gap when "Idol" is off the air. Asked if the new show might compete directly against Fox's, Cowell replied: "That will never happen." Raph's Girl note: Star Search+American Idol = America's Got Talent. Can we get Ed McMahon on this? __________________

05-11-2006, 10:41 AM	#7
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Morning television personality Regis Philbin was named on Wednesday to host a new prime-time talent contest show that "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is bringing to rival network NBC this summer. The upcoming series, "America's Got Talent," is slated to debut June 21 with a two-hour special broadcast, weeks after "American Idol," currently the nation's top-rated program, finishes its latest run on the Fox network. The choice of Philbin, the veteran breakfast-hour star who helped create a prime-time sensation as host of ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," was a sign that producers are going all-out to score a summertime phenomenon for NBC, which is badly in need of a new hit. Unlike "American Idol," a singing contest limited to amateurs vying for their first professional record deal, the new talent show from Cowell is open to aspiring performers of all stripes -- singers, dancers, comics, magicians, acrobats, even animal acts. The winner, to be winnowed from thousands of contestants over the course of the show and voted on by viewers, will take home a grand prize of $1 million. Cowell, the brutally honest judge on "American Idol," is developing "America's Got Talent" for NBC with "Idol" executive producer Ken Warwick and FremantleMedia, one of the studios behind the Fox hit. Philbin has been a national morning television fixture since 1989 as co-host of the syndicated talk show "Live with Regis & Kathie Lee," which became "Live with Regis & Kelly" after Kelly Ripa took Kathie Lee Gifford's place as his on-air partner in 2001. He also has been a frequent guest on the late-night TV circuit and emceed New Year's Eve specials for the past two years on ABC and Fox, respectively. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060511/...re_talent_dc_4 Raph's Girl note: Is that your FINAL song?! __________________

03-28-2006, 12:59 AM	#2
~~Turtledude2k3~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 783	Simon is a big loser. He created one of the most dumbest programming on tv. In fact I watched somewhere on tv tonight how people care about American Idol than teh news.. It's that sad.. People rather watch people embarassed themselved on tv rather than watching serious news..

05-11-2006, 02:59 PM	#8
Ecto Jedi Denki Wo Kitte Kudasai Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,439	Well, if American Inventor is any indication, this show's going to be pretty damn excellent.