I've only skimmed the thread, because I'm lazy, but I thought I'd put in my two cents...
You know what, as much as I hate reality TV... talent is talent. I mean, aside from the initial auditions (which is the only part of "American Idol" that I ever found remotely entertaining), they're not going to let anyone who can't sing actually get through. Granted, the "voting audience" will probably pick the best sob story and not the biggest talent. But by the time they get to that part I'm guessing most of the competitors will at least be able to carry a tune in a bucket and act their way out of a paper bag. Also, the open call puts equity and non-equity on and even playing field, which rarely happens (I say as a veteran of crashing many equity calls... and sitting for hours hoping to get a spot).
And Grease is probably one of the most over-commercialized musicals in existance already. Does it need another revival? Hell no. Would I rather they use it for their reality show rather than a better, non-commercially-mangled show? Hell yes.
l love you without knowing how... or when... or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride.
I love you because I know no other way than this.
I believe in fate
But it's up to us to follow through
