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Dean Winchester · 01-12-2008, 04:33 AM

I know people will be quick to say American Idol, but... while AI is a good vehicle for artists (and a lot of people will become a guest judge simply because it spikes sales the week afterwards, proven.... even Diana Ross had her first top 40 album in 23 years as a result of doing Idol), deep down it's still a talent show where you vote singers off one by one.

I was talking to someone earlier who is a big fan of the music variety shows of yesteryear, like Bandstand, Soul Train and Solid Gold. Those shows were a big deal in their day and continue to be classics to an entire generation of people, as well as attracting younger people who have an appreciation for older music through tape trading.

We're currently in an industry where there is so much music around, but no place to really take in everything there is to offer right now. MTV doesn't even know what the M stands for these days, radio is more stale than ever and too obsessed with demographics instead of good music. Plus, sales are in the crapper, and part of why is because there are no real "stars" anymore. Britney, Justin, Beyonce, Eminem are the last real wave of superstars and they've all been around a decade now. Does anyone else think this would be a great time to come out with a new music variety show featuring the brightest and biggest artists of the day, with a throwback to the old days (kinda like how Solid Gold would have a group from the 60's or 70's come in and perform a hit that was already 10-15 years old by 1982) and re-establish music as a force in America. I believe not enough blame is put on MTV/VH1 for abandoning their original mission statements for the downfall of record sales, and too much on illegal downloading. Without MTV or any outlet for these artists to be heard outside of YouTube or American Idol, there just isn't a real vehicle for artists to establish themselves like in the old days.

friendsfan77 · 01-12-2008, 04:41 AM

I would personally love it. I didn't know that Solid Gold had musical guests from that far in the past. I like that idea, and as far as hip-hop music goes, I like a lot more songs featured from 1999 to about 2002 or 2003 over what's offered today. It'd also be a good place to debut new music videos.

Get the dancers from the ABC game show bomb Show Me The Money. They would do well on a show like this, and IMHO they were the only entertaining part of that show.

Mikado · 01-13-2008, 12:40 AM

Id rather see variety shows in the Ed Sullivan or Carol Burnette types, unfortunately, most of the talent that made such shows popular has now passed on....and without Vaudeville, there's no training ground for them, other than Circque du Soleil and Vegas

Ireneparalegal · 01-13-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Id rather see variety shows in the Ed Sullivan or Carol Burnette types, unfortunately, most of the talent that made such shows popular has now passed on....and without Vaudeville, there's no training ground for them, other than Circque du Soleil and Vegas

I agree. I loved the Sonny & Cher show and the Cher show. They had musical guests and the shows were entertaining. God, the good ol' days.

Mikado · 01-13-2008, 01:18 AM

I almost added Sonny & Cher but, I decided to go with CB and ES instead

Brian Damage · 01-13-2008, 01:18 AM

I just don't think variety shows can work in this day and age. I know that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey tried a couple of times and failed miserably. Ellen Degeneres also attempted one, but I have no idea if that even aired or how well it did.

Mikado · 01-13-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I just don't think variety shows can work in this day and age. I know that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey tried a couple of times and failed miserably. Ellen Degeneres also attempted one, but I have no idea if that even aired or how well it did.

I think they could work if the talent was there, but, it simply isnt

Ireneparalegal · 01-13-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I just don't think variety shows can work in this day and age. I know that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey tried a couple of times and failed miserably. Ellen Degeneres also attempted one, but I have no idea if that even aired or how well it did.

The Jessica and Nick variety shows would have worked had they had great guests. The guests they had were not of the caliber that I would expect to see on a variety show. Hell, they wouldn't be seen on a late night talk show.

01-12-2008, 04:33 AM	#1
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	does anyone else think there should be another music variety show? I know people will be quick to say American Idol, but... while AI is a good vehicle for artists (and a lot of people will become a guest judge simply because it spikes sales the week afterwards, proven.... even Diana Ross had her first top 40 album in 23 years as a result of doing Idol), deep down it's still a talent show where you vote singers off one by one. I was talking to someone earlier who is a big fan of the music variety shows of yesteryear, like Bandstand, Soul Train and Solid Gold. Those shows were a big deal in their day and continue to be classics to an entire generation of people, as well as attracting younger people who have an appreciation for older music through tape trading. We're currently in an industry where there is so much music around, but no place to really take in everything there is to offer right now. MTV doesn't even know what the M stands for these days, radio is more stale than ever and too obsessed with demographics instead of good music. Plus, sales are in the crapper, and part of why is because there are no real "stars" anymore. Britney, Justin, Beyonce, Eminem are the last real wave of superstars and they've all been around a decade now. Does anyone else think this would be a great time to come out with a new music variety show featuring the brightest and biggest artists of the day, with a throwback to the old days (kinda like how Solid Gold would have a group from the 60's or 70's come in and perform a hit that was already 10-15 years old by 1982) and re-establish music as a force in America. I believe not enough blame is put on MTV/VH1 for abandoning their original mission statements for the downfall of record sales, and too much on illegal downloading. Without MTV or any outlet for these artists to be heard outside of YouTube or American Idol, there just isn't a real vehicle for artists to establish themselves like in the old days.

01-13-2008, 01:18 AM	#6
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01-12-2008, 04:41 AM	#2
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I would personally love it. I didn't know that Solid Gold had musical guests from that far in the past. I like that idea, and as far as hip-hop music goes, I like a lot more songs featured from 1999 to about 2002 or 2003 over what's offered today. It'd also be a good place to debut new music videos. Get the dancers from the ABC game show bomb Show Me The Money. They would do well on a show like this, and IMHO they were the only entertaining part of that show.

01-13-2008, 12:40 AM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Id rather see variety shows in the Ed Sullivan or Carol Burnette types, unfortunately, most of the talent that made such shows popular has now passed on....and without Vaudeville, there's no training ground for them, other than Circque du Soleil and Vegas