Superstar USA(2004)
RealityComedy
No Photo
First Air Date: 2004-05-17
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 8.0
Votes: 2
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
The WB's Superstar USA is a television show which spoofed the popular show American Idol. Essentially that show's polar opposite, Superstar USA told contestants they were looking for the best singer when they were actually looking for the worst. Hosted by Brian McFayden, people first audition before three judges in four cities across the United States. Finalists were chosen based on the lie that they were the most likely to be able to parlay their win into a successful recording contact based on talent. However, the audition process was the opposite of American Idol as good singers were mocked and told no while bad singers were given gushing praise and passed to the next round. Said finalists were subjected to makeovers where they were encouraged to emulate pop stars. Contestants would then be falsely encouraged and praised by the judges as well as the stylists, choreographers and vocal coaches; in particular, they would be encouraged to try and stretch their vocal range far beyond what they could actually reach. Contestants with charistmatic personalities, such as the singer/songwriter pro-cheerleader Nina "Diva", were heavily encouraged to follow all of the producer driven directives.
Keywords
spoofsinging competition
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 7E01
Pilot (1)
Air Date: 2004-05-17
Shows the open auditons held in Las Vega, Miami, and Minneapolis.
E02
Pilot (2)
Air Date: 2004-05-18
The continuation of the open auditions that were held. The crowd of potentials is reduced.
E03
The Final 12
Air Date: 2004-05-24
Participants continue to audition for a spot as one of the final 12, who will get a shot at fame and fortune in Holly...
E04
Hollywood Superstars
Air Date: 2004-05-25
The final 12 are in Hollywood. After receiving makeovers and performing for the first time in front of the panel, the...
E05
The Final 8
Air Date: 2004-05-31
It is down to the Final 8 now. The final 8 hopefuls perform songs from movie soundtracks for the panel of experts.
E06
The Final 4
Air Date: 2004-06-07
The final four superstars perform for the panel of experts. Then, the group of 4 is reduced to two who will perform i...
E07
The Duet/ Series Finale
Air Date: 2004-06-14
The final two perform together as a duet for our panel of experts and live audience.When the WB's Superstar USA is an...
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