"Star Search" (1983) TV series 1983-1995

Writers:

Jerrod Cardwell (writer) (2003)
Scott C. Voss (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | unknown

Release Date:

17 September 1983 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Game-Show | Music

Plot:

Contestants compete in a talent show featuring music and comedy categories.

Plot Keywords:

Talent | Variety | Competition | Non Fiction

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Ed McMahon	...	Himself - Host / ... (32 episodes, 1983-2003)
Sam Riddle	...	Announcer / ... (26 episodes, 1983-1986)
Durell Coleman	...	Himself - Male Vocalist (15 episodes, 1984-1985)
Beverly Leech	...	Herself - Actress / ... (13 episodes, 1984-1985)
Kevin Alexander Stea	...	Himself / ... (13 episodes, 1990-1991)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

2929 Productions

Trivia:

Marla Heasley was the show's first spokesmodel. She won the pilot episode with John Schneider as the host. She went on to win two more shows with Ed McMahon as the host replacing John Schneider.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Doc Hollywood (1991)

Fantastic!

I tune into this show all the time I think it's fantastic the performers are super talented, and the singing's incredible. This show is hosted by Arsenio Hall and is on CBS Wednesdays and Fridays. One time one of the singers sang Part of your world from The Little Mermaid. Another time they had a dude that looked like Tom Hanks. At the end the judges each give the performer or performers 1-5 stars. One time Raven Symone was the guest judge on the show. Then the 3 performers with the most stars go to the semi finals to win some cash. Last night they had a comedian and all the judges jinxed him. I like this show it's better than American Idol.