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Star Search
Genre
Interactive reality game show
Created by
Al Masini
Written by
Sam Riddle Al Masini Phil Kellard Tom Shatz Jerrod Cardwell Scott C. Voss
Directed by
Tony Charmoli Tim Kiley Greg V. Fera
Presented by
Ed McMahon (1983–1995) Martha Quinn (1994–95) Arsenio Hall (2003–04)
Narrated by
Sam Riddle (1983–1994) Beau Weaver (1994–95)
Theme music composer
Joseph Carbone and Carol Connors (1983–1994)
Opening theme
Theme From Star Search ("You Can Be A Star")
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
13
Production
Executive producers
Bob Banner Todd Wagner
Producer
Sam Riddle
Running time
60 minutes
Production companies
Bob Banner Associates (1983–1988) Metromedia Television (1983–1986) Television Program Enterprises (1983–1993) Rysher TPE (1993–94) Rysher Entertainment (1994) 2929 Productions (2003–2004) A.Gold.er Productions (2003–2004) CBS Productions (2003–2004)
Original release
Network
Syndication
Release
September 10, 1983 (1983-09-10) – May 20, 1995 (1995-05-20)
Network
CBS
Release
January 8, 2003 (2003-01-08) – March 13, 2004 (2004-03-13)
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Star Search is an American television show that was produced by T.P.E./Rysher Entertainment from 1983 to 1995, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Al Masini. A relaunch was produced by 2929 Productions from 2003 to 2004. On both versions of the show, contestants competed in several genres of entertainment. The show was originally filmed at the Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood;[1] it was later filmed at the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida.
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