Contestants compete in a talent show featuring music and comedy categories.
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Title: Star Search (1983–2004)
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| Complete series cast summary: | |||
| Arsenio Hall | ... | Self - Host 41 episodes, 2003-2004 | |
| Naomi Judd | ... | Self - Judge 41 episodes, 2003-2004 | |
| Ben Stein | ... | Self - Judge 32 episodes, 2003 | |
| Ed McMahon | ... | Self - Host / ... 32 episodes, 1983-2003 | |
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Sam Riddle | ... | Self - Announcer 26 episodes, 1983-1986 |
| Ahmet Zappa | ... | Self - Judge 23 episodes, 2003 | |
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Hosted by Ed McMahon, and later Martha Quinn, this show gave many young talents their first big breaks in show business as they were given the chance to compete in front of a national audience. Performance categories included singing, dancing, modeling and stand-up comedy. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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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. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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17 September 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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The stand up was always great. I believe even a young Conan O'Brien got his start there. I wish they would list all the actors/singers who appeared and became famous later.