"DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS"

[mariana44]

This is a new programme on Satellite, starting tonight [Sunday] at 7.00 with Shane Richie hosting.

Obviously about music---there should be more music quizzes on TV--I cannot think of one that is on at the moment---and very few over the last few years.

So I am looking forward to this one.

[Marian]

I gave it a go Marian, and the first contestant did well didn't she? I'm not sure it's a show I will watch regularly though. Too much chat and not much music.
Marian

[mariana44]

I quite agree--much too much chat! And it was quite tiresome having the same girl singing for the whole programme---I think it would have been better if there were 2 competing against each other--it just did not seem very exciting !!

[paul jh]

We have had this programme in the US since last summer. You're right, it's entirely too slow paced with too much created (fake) drama that Americans love. Normally I would be interested in anything music-related, but not this programme. In the US version (and probably the UK as well) the person sings the song, which also bothers me as I don't like karaoke much.

I prefer the British lyrics programme from last year that was a real competition going from 6 contestants to 2 in the final group. That's far more exciting.

[mariana44]

Yes Paul-you are right--the girl had to sing the songs--and now you mention it--yes it was just like Karaoke--not much fun to listen to--although she was enjoying her 15 minutes of fame !!! Well, 1 hour of fame , as it was just her and Shane Richie for the whole hour !!

I agree, the one from last year was much better--more fast moving---less chat, more competition, and definately more entertaining.

[paul jh]

Was this programme a success or a flop? I assume you all got bored quickly, as it certainly didn't generate the number of posts of the Joseph or Nancy shows.

I think a similar one is still on in the US, but I never watch it. Too slow paced.

[mariana44]

Although I originally thought I would love this programme, I do not, and I never watch it now--as I mentioned before, it is just like one big karaoke session. In no way can it be compared to "Joseph" or "I'll do anything".

The new one on ITV--"Who dares sings" is much better----better presenters, better format, competition element