America's Got Talent

Summary:
Network: NBC
Release: Summer 2006
A talent search show that goes beyond just singers to look for America's hottest novelty act. The show will feature singers, comedians, jugglers, animal acts and pretty much anybody else who thinks they have talent. Group acts are a-ok as well. The show has a final prize of $1 million cash.

Cast and Crew:
Of course there is no set cast, and there isn't even a group of judges yet. Cowell will NOT be a judge, but will handle executive decisions of the show. Cowell recently stated in an interview that MANY top-drawer celebrities have expressed interest in judge positions.

Our Take:
There is a reason NBC has slated this show for Summer instead of Fall. Because it is going to be garbage. Despite Cowell's protestations that the show will be "brutal" and "incredibly entertaining" we think he is full of it. I think NBC's best shot will be to take a comedy angle and turn this thing into a show where America can laugh at how stupid other American's are. Now that might hold some ratings. That being said, the Summer timeslot which is normally jammed with re-runs and a bunch of nothing could be a perfect spot for a little sinful pleasure like this show. TV Frog is going to say thumbs down on this one.