Star Search

*Star Search*
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 –; May 20, 1995
Network	CBS
Release	January 8, 2003 –; March 13, 2004
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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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