Star Search
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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. On both versions of the show, contestants competed in several genres of entertainment. The show was originally filmed at the Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood;[1] it was later filmed at the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida.
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Genre | Interactive reality game show |
Created by | Al Masini |
Written by | Sam Riddle Al Masini Phil Kellard Tom Shatz Jerrod Cardwell Scott C. Voss |
Directed by | Tony Charmoli Tim Kiley Greg V. Fera |
Presented by | Ed McMahon (1983–1995) Martha Quinn (1994–95) Arsenio Hall (2003–04) |
Narrated by | Sam Riddle (1983–1994) Beau Weaver (1994–95) |
Theme music composer | Joseph Carbone and Carol Connors (1983–1994) |
Opening theme | Theme From Star Search ("You Can Be A Star") |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 13 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Bob Banner Todd Wagner |
Producer | Sam Riddle |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production companies | Bob Banner Associates (1983–1988) Metromedia Television (1983–1986) Television Program Enterprises (1983–1993) Rysher TPE (1993–94) Rysher Entertainment (1994) 2929 Productions (2003–2004) A.Gold.er Productions (2003–2004) CBS Productions (2003–2004) |
Original release | |
Network | Syndication |
Release | September 10, 1983 (1983-09-10) – May 20, 1995 (1995-05-20) |
Network | CBS |
Release | January 8, 2003 (2003-01-08) – March 13, 2004 (2004-03-13) |
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