Originally Posted By SFH My wife watches America's Got Talent, and I catch some of it as a result. I understand the winner of each season gets a show at Las Vegas. This has worked out great for Terry Fator (or whatever his name is), and from what I hear, it couldn't have happened to a better guy. But when I see kids trying out on the show, I sit back and wonder... Who will possibly think it is a good idea for kids to have their own show in Las Vegas? Yet, the kids are an entertaining element of the TV show. Since the show runs on NBC, would it be possible for NBC Universal to instead offer a contract to perform at Universal Orlando? Seems to me that would be a win-win for NBC, as it would be another chance to publicize their resort. It would make a lot more sense for kids to be serious competitors on the TV show then, too.
Originally Posted By mawnck I try (successfully) to avoid such shows, but I suspect they're already getting a sizable "promotional consideration" from whichever Vegas venue is hosting the winner. Also keep in mind that America's Got Talent might not be an NBC/Universal production. Networks do buy shows from other sources. As for kids playing Vegas ... You do know that you can be arrested for operating your brain cells while watching reality television, right?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I don't think that a kid starring in a show in Vegas would be totally absurd. I wouldn't expect it to be a 50's-style Vegas topless revue, but I could see them putting on a good mid-afternoon/early evening show that would pull in decent crowds. I know that they're now pushing for a more adult Vegas than in the 90's, but there's still a lot to do there with a family. Maybe not the best place to go, but it's not absurd. And in all fairness, from what I've seen of the show (which is not much after the initial tryout rounds), they do judge skill on an equal level, regardless of age or anything else. I would be pretty surprised if they found a kid who was more universally talented (stage presence included) than all the adults that try out for the show. It's great that they get their 15 minutes of fame, but I doubt it will ever turn into much for than that for the younger set of hopefuls.
