Netflix is adding to its growing lineup of competiton shows by rebooting Star Search, the old Ed McMahon-hosted talent show that was in syndication from 1983 to 1995.
The new version will be produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment (Rhythm + Flow, Primetime Emmys, Hollywood Squares) and will spotlight performers in music, dance and variety/comedy. Kids will also be able to compete.
Episodes will air twice weekly with each live stream to include voting that will let the viewers determine which contestants move forward.
The host, judges and the premiere date will be announced at a later time. Potential competitors can go to StarSearchLiveCasting.com for more information.
The original Star Search was launched by T.P.E./Rysher Entertainment and created by Al Masini. It was filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre in Hollywood before moving to the Disney-MGM Studios in Florida.
The old series helped launch the careers of Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Christina Aguilera, Adam Sandler and others.
There was a reboot by 2929 Prods. in 2003 for CBS but it only lasted a year.
Executive Producers for the new iteration are Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt and Elaine Metaxas. Jason Raff (America’s Got Talent) will serve as the showrunner.
Netflix’s other competition series include Building the Band, The Golden Ticket, Squid Game: The Challenge, Million Dollar Secret, Is It Cake? and The Circle.
