Star Search (1983–2004)

TV Series | TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

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

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Arsenio Hall

Self - Host

(41 episodes, 2003-2004)
Naomi Judd

Self - Judge

(41 episodes, 2003-2004)
Ben Stein

Self - Judge

(32 episodes, 2003)
Ed McMahon

Self - Host

(32 episodes, 1983-2003)
Sam Riddle

Self - Announcer

(26 episodes, 1983-1986)
Ahmet Zappa

Self - Judge

(23 episodes, 2003)

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Awards

1 nomination.

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15 July 1999 | kahnrad

A great format for young talent.

The stand up was always great. I believe even a young Conan O'Brien got his start there. I wish they would list all the actors/singers who appeared and became famous later.

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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.

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Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Family | Game-Show | Music

Details

Release Date:

17 September 1983

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

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

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