IMDb >
"Star Search" (1983)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Star Search" (1983) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1983-1995
Overview
User Rating:
Writers:
Release Date:
17 September 1983 (USA)
more
Plot:
Contestants compete in a talent show featuring music and comedy categories. full summary
Plot Keywords:
Talent
|
Variety
|
Competition
|
Non Fiction
Awards:
1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
(29 articles)
Ken Ober: 1957-2009
(From Comicmix. 17 November 2009, 7:49 AM, PST)
Mourning MTV's Remote Control Host Ken Ober
(From E! Online - Movies and Television. 17 November 2009, 7:48 AM, PST)
(From Comicmix. 17 November 2009, 7:49 AM, PST)
Mourning MTV's Remote Control Host Ken Ober
(From E! Online - Movies and Television. 17 November 2009, 7:48 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Before American Idol and Who Wants to Be A Star!
more (4 total)
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 5 of 110)| Ed McMahon | ... | Himself - Host / ... (32 episodes, 1983-2003) | |
| Sam Riddle | ... | Announcer / ... (26 episodes, 1983-1986) | |
| Durell Coleman | ... | Himself - Male Vocalist (15 episodes, 1984-1985) | |
| Beverly Leech | ... | Herself - Actress / ... (13 episodes, 1984-1985) | |
| Kevin Alexander Stea | ... | Himself / ... (13 episodes, 1990-1991) |
Additional Details
Runtime:
60 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
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.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Kickin It Old Skool (2007)
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (4 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Star Search" (1983) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Mike Fright | "Scenen er din" | "Toast of the Town" | The Lizzie McGuire Movie | "The Gong Show" |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| External reviews | News articles | IMDb TV section |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button

Ed McMahon was the host of this star making series that lasted a few years in syndication. Star Search wasn't so much about the judges like American Idol. In fact, I barely remember the judges. They were often coy, cool, and collective like their host, Ed McMahon. This show launched careers like the country music group, Sawyer Brown, and some others. Unlike American Idol and it's copycats, Star Search never gave the impression of being rude or cruel to their contestants. It was more first class. They treated their contestants like stars with respect and dignity. Granted, only a few became superstars. But the show was never about the judges or host and their antics as we have seen in recent years, it was about finding and nurturing talent. On Star Search, Susan Boyle would have been treated even if she couldn't sing. Star Search never did show the rejection auditions. Maybe that's a good thing.