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Star Search is an American television show that was produced by T.P.E./Rysher Entertainment from 1983 to 1995, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Al Masini. A relaunch was produced by 2929 Productions from 2003 to 2004.
May 20, 2024 · These days there's a new reality show with a panel of celebrity judges every week, but in the '80s and '90s Ed McMahon's Star Search reigned supreme. The talent show pitted contestants against each other tournament-style in categories like singing, comedy, and dance.
Apr 18, 2014 · The pioneering TV talent competition, which had its heyday during its Ed McMahon years from 1983 to 1995, underwent an Arsenio Hall-hosted reboot in 2003, but by that time, a little show called...
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust?, running from 1957 to 1962.
Jun 5, 2023 · At the hosting helm was Ed McMahon, the much-loved sidekick of Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show and then co-host (with Dick Clark) of TV’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes. When Star Search started hitting the syndicated airwaves on May 31, 1983, McMahon was a big part of the initial draw.
Feb 24, 2021 · Long before American Idol and The Voice was on television, host Ed McMahon was discovering new talent on a competition called Star Search. On this date, February 24th of 1984, country band Sawyer Brown took home the grand prize of $100,000 bucks and was named the champions.
Jun 19, 2022 · Star Search was a TV talent competition that premiered in 1983, hosted by Ed McMahon. The show featured several categories of performers, including singers, dancers, spokesmodels, and comedians. These categories were then broken up into sub categories.
