It’s Money Baby
I have decided that it’s time that I cash in on the reality TV craze. It seems to me that American Idol is the top money make and is king of the spin-offs, so far. I see “So you Think You Can Dance?” and I also saw a “Best Little Kid Performer” last year. The thing is I think there are still more American Idol spin-offs to be had. Here are a few of my ideas.
For my first idea I like “Senior American Idol.” You limit the contestants to be something 40 years or older. You remove the restriction on having a professional contract. The best contestants will be individuals that may have had a contract in their younger days. You want to appeal that group people that never quite made it in the music industry but still keep that secret hope in their hearts. Baseball teams run fantasy camps, so why wouldn’t this idea fly? We could get has been bands and 1 hit wonders to do the judging and be the guest stars. You know, Quiet Riot or The Knack or that lady who sang “Ring My Bell” would be excellent choices for guests and as far as judges… well American Idol already has Paula and Randy and Simon, but there must be others.
You don’t like that idea, how about “Asian American Idol?” You limit the field to Americans of Asian ethnic descent. You would remove all age limits. You enforce the recording contract rule, but limit it to American recording companies. You would accept contestants from other countries, providing they have relatives in the US. You get George Takei to host and draw the judges from Japanese rock band imports. What was the name of the 2 little girls that had a variety show in the late 70’s or early 80’s? They’d be perfect.
I’ve saved the best for last. I really think this idea is a winner. Are you ready? “Special American Idol!” You schedule the television run to coincide with the Special Olympics. Bonus points for athletes that compete on the show. You get William Hung to host. The judges can be drawn from volunteers or from special education educators who could also nominate contestants. “Life Goes On” made a star out of Corky. William Hung is hotter than any idol from the same season. America loves the differently-able. Why shouldn't I get to cash in?
For my first idea I like “Senior American Idol.” You limit the contestants to be something 40 years or older. You remove the restriction on having a professional contract. The best contestants will be individuals that may have had a contract in their younger days. You want to appeal that group people that never quite made it in the music industry but still keep that secret hope in their hearts. Baseball teams run fantasy camps, so why wouldn’t this idea fly? We could get has been bands and 1 hit wonders to do the judging and be the guest stars. You know, Quiet Riot or The Knack or that lady who sang “Ring My Bell” would be excellent choices for guests and as far as judges… well American Idol already has Paula and Randy and Simon, but there must be others.
You don’t like that idea, how about “Asian American Idol?” You limit the field to Americans of Asian ethnic descent. You would remove all age limits. You enforce the recording contract rule, but limit it to American recording companies. You would accept contestants from other countries, providing they have relatives in the US. You get George Takei to host and draw the judges from Japanese rock band imports. What was the name of the 2 little girls that had a variety show in the late 70’s or early 80’s? They’d be perfect.
I’ve saved the best for last. I really think this idea is a winner. Are you ready? “Special American Idol!” You schedule the television run to coincide with the Special Olympics. Bonus points for athletes that compete on the show. You get William Hung to host. The judges can be drawn from volunteers or from special education educators who could also nominate contestants. “Life Goes On” made a star out of Corky. William Hung is hotter than any idol from the same season. America loves the differently-able. Why shouldn't I get to cash in?
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