I watched the first two ...
Question: I watched the first two episodes of
Master of Champions, and I have to say that it hasn't been easy. I like the premise of the show, the actual performances are pretty cool, and even the bios are OK, but everything else is tough to watch. The intros, the judging and the audience participation are all very forced and anticlimactic, and frankly, it all seems fixed. I'd like to see a real talent show without all the reality crap in between. Do you think I'll ever get my wish?
Answer: I could barely make it through one episode of this turkey, so you get this week's
Master of Champions medal for sitting through it. Cheesy doesn't begin to describe this one's freak-show setup and laughably smarmy judging panel.
America's Got Talent is an excruciatingly mediocre waste of time, but at least it didn't have me running for the vomit bucket. To answer your question: keep wishing, but don't get your hopes up. Actually, I've found myself enjoying
So You Think You Can Dance more than I expected. Now that we're well into the competition phase, it doesn't seem nearly as junky. The dancers and the eclectic styles of dance can be fun to watch, and I already have my favorites. Plus, the judge-choreographers do at times seem to actually know what they're talking about, and express themselves with more variety and insight than the garden-variety Paulas and Randys of the world.
