America's Got Talent (2006– )

A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.

Creators:

Simon Cowell, Jason Raff, Ken Warwick

Stars:

Sharon Osbourne, Nick Cannon, Piers Morgan

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sharon Osbourne	...	Herself - Judge (160 episodes, 2007-2012)
Nick Cannon	...	Himself - Host (131 episodes, 2009-2013)
Piers Morgan	...	Himself - Judge (130 episodes, 2006-2011)
Howie Mandel	...	Himself - Judge (105 episodes, 2010-2013)
David Hasselhoff	...	Himself - Judge (66 episodes, 2006-2009)

Storyline

A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.

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Plot Keywords:

comedian | dancer | based on british tv series | variety | male singer | 

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Genres:

Game-Show | Reality-TV

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 June 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Simon Cowell/Las Vegas Project

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fremantle Media, Fremantle Media North America, Syco Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

For the seventh season, production of the live show moved from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey in order to accommodate new judge Howard Stern whose radio show is based in nearby New York City. For the eighth season, production for the live show was moved to Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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Connections

Referenced in Dave's Old Porn: Retro Orgy Night (2012)

User Reviews

Talent has Flaws

I see this show having great potential. The judges are where my issues fall. Piers Morgan and Brandy need to keep their hands off of all buzzers except their own! If David wants to see an act to the end, that is his right. I do believe that the judges are very fast at the buzzer without giving some acts a chance. There were some ridiculous acts that were passed on to the next round when they have no chance of making it in the circus. When an act that intrigued me came along, I didn't get a chance to see their potential because of the immature and unprofessional judges. The judges also need to realize this is NOT American Idol, the search is for talent, which is exactly what the bird lady was trying to say. I do not care about the big name judges, or Regis, on the show I want to see people who can recognize talent! I found myself, and present company getting frustrated and quite bothered with the judges. I would love to see the panel of judges COMPLETELY change so I can continue to enjoy the show. If there is no change, my whole household will no longer tune in to that show and hope it gets taken off the air!