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I'm in agreement with pretty much all your ideas... although I'd like to have the producers be certain that all the acts that are put through from the auditions have their auditions put on the air! I'd also like them to go back to the first season's auditions format of each show presenting the auditions from a single city.

Maybe one of the things they should do is put out a better idea of what kind of acts they're looking for -- or some other way to cull out the acts that really cannot sustain anyone's interest for a few minutes, much less an hour!

I'd also like to see them do a spin-off "America's Kids Have Talent" for the pre-teen and younger auditioners (maybe even 15 or younger?)... obviously there wouldn't be a $1 million prize and Vegas show, but surely even a smaller prize (Say, $100,000 for the winner) and maybe some sort of TV show deal would work? I guess that having a Disney Channel or Nickelodeon special wouldn't work, eh?

One other thing I'd like to see them do is cut out all the damn padding... I don't need to hear the life story of the contestants in the auditions -- make them earn the chance to tell their story once they get into the semi-finals! I would much rather see a longer performance than the padding (makes my wife and I glad we have a DVR!).

Can we get a ban on David Hasselhoff saying variations on "You're what this show is all about?" Or at least have a "Hoff-o-Meter" appear on screen, keeping count of them all?

On these results shows, instead of having people like Penn and Teller and LMAO, I'd much rather see some of the performers from previous seasons perform again -- even ones that just made the top 10, but didn't win. For that matter, I'd love to see a special episode or two that would be just the previous seasons' best performers, perhaps hosted by Terry Fator and some of the other previous season winners -- or at the very least, let's check back with some of them to see how they've been doing!

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I did not think Charles Dewayne was one of the top singers on the show. I think the judges were spot on.

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I don't like the judges choosing between choices 5 and 6. I thought it was up to America at this point,
If they want to have a vote at least go to the audience for applause.

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I was blown away that they chose Tony and Rory! The guy threw horribly and the dog missed a bunch and when he did stopped the show... Did Charles miscue or stop singing if he missed something??? That was the only upset of the night. I will say that even though that girl Eleisha is like nails down a chalkboard, it was nice to see that she had grace. I believe that most shows on TV need a hug, so it was nice to see 2 acts that genuinely liked each other.

That being said - I can agree on some of the things that you'd like to change on the show. The 1 that I don't but would if I could modify it is "solo singing acts". I believe that they should be let on as long as they are not in the "Idol Contestant" range. It would give people that shot that they are finally willing to take. It seems like a no-brainer seeming that the shows are owned by the same people...

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I've been saying since day one that they need a separate show for the kids (mainly 'cause I am not a "kid person"...so get off of my lawn!) How can, say, Arcadian, truly compete with dancers who have (in some case decades) more experience. Same with the singers - make 18 the cutoff age for the "grown-up" version.

I agree spending more time showing actual acts during the auditions - and why can't these results shows be a breezy 30 minutes? I fast-forwarded through LMFAO - they were awful. I love Penn & Teller, but they kind of make the other acts look even more amateur than they are. Tell us who's moving on and then...well..move on.

Oh, and if that Eleisha girl moved on last night, I vowed I would never watch the show again. Thank you, TV gods!

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Sharon shouldn't be voting for acts based on what will provide the most variety. It should be strictly a talent contest. My suggestion for the future is to stop making the contest a search for a Vegas show. Look strickly for who has the most talent. Why are the judges picking the fifth spot anyway. They made questionable decisions the past two weeks.

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I agree with 3-6 of your suggestions.

With #1, I think I'd allow re-auditions if they were part of the "let's send you to Vegas and put you on a plane right back home" crowd. But at a certain point, you've gotta say "you had your shot", whether it's the top 40 or 20.

What kind of limitations would you put on #2? Would it be restricted to the AI and SYTYCD crowd, or would it extend to ABDC and such? I tend to agree with Amanda's idea that if restrictions are made, limit them to people within the age range of the other shows.

I'm another in favour of giving kids their own show with a more realistic award. While cute, a 4 year old shouldn't be competing for a prize they're incapable of fulfilling.

Another caveat I'd put in is that groups that're already internationally famous shouldn't be put through, even to Vegas. Otherwise known as the "What the smeg are The Pendragons doing auditioning?" clause.

Camera work - more acts, less reactions. I have to see what's going on to form an opinion.

Enough with the sob stories. Let them sink or swim on their own merits.

Bring back Jerry Springer - or at least send Nick Cannon home. I'm not much watching this season because Nick's snarky remarks in the portion I saw came off as mean-spirited and offputting. (Has he improved since the first couple eps or is he still making with the rude backstage asides?)

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After the last show, I was disgusted by the lack of talent. Are you serious? Are these some of the most talented people in America? Wow...we suck.

I really agree that the judges should be smacked around for the crap that they put through in the advancing rounds. everyone boos Piers, but sometimes he is the only voice of reason. Just put some duct tape over Hasselhoff's mouth and automatically give his approval for every freak of nature or 90 year old break dancer that comes along.

The show is too long (too much padding as someone mentioned). I get bored with it trying to be too much like Americal Idol. Nobody else in my family will watch it. They call it "Americas got NO talent."

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David Hasslehoff is an idiot. He wouldn't know talent even if it came and bit him in the ass. Sharon shouldn't be a judge at all. Pierce Morgan is the only one that provides actual useful criticism and advice. AGT would be A LOT better show if they remove Sharon & David.

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1) don't allow past contestants to re-audition


2) don't allow singers or dancers to perform solo, as we already have shows for those; 3) have less audition episodes; 4) have the judges actually only put good acts through; 5) if they still bring people to Vegas for "Vegas Verdicts," have them perform before sending them packing; 6) have America decide who'll be the wild card(s) by having them vote on the Internet.
I like the ideas you present, especially as amended by my fellow commentators. However, I'm not going to put the blame on the judges for the 5th-spot picks. Their input is based entirely on the show's producers' expectations. And the producers are simply responding to viewer complaints made during the previous seasons: There are too many singing acts and too many dancing acts; where's the variety in this variety show?

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels it completely inappropriate to offer children a million dollar contract and a show in Vegas. The kids should have their own show with an appropriate prize.

And I whole-heartedly agree they spent WAY too much time on auditions. We're only half way through semi-finals and I'm completely burnt out. I didn't even bother watching the 2 hour performance show this week, and I skipped 45 minutes of the results show, just to see who got kept.

I plan on keep this routine until they get down to the final 2 episodes of the season.

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As usual Sharon and David proved why idiots like them know nothing about talent. They are only on the show because of thier names. I am not a huge fan of Charles but no one would sit through and hour of watching a dog catch frisbees in the park never mind pay in a Vegas show. One less viewer for the show (me).

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AGT as they persist,is trying to fill the TALENT show with VAVIETIES/DIVERSITIES as they can. The judges have to do what they have to do to balance the DIVERSITIES and VAVIETIES to meet the purpose of the show. They try not to have too many acts in one category due to the fact that last year so many singing acts in the competion. It's not easy for the judges themselves. You have the job to do and you can never please everyone. As one judge said, it is not the end of the road, it is the beginning. This is the TALENT show, not only for singing but also for a VARIETY of TALENT acts. American Idol auditions (dedicatedfor singing talent only) have just started this week, those SINGING contestants that did not make at AGT can have a try at those auditions. But that is not an option for other acts. Right now, AGT is the only show that can provide the stage for other acts. So, think about it. You gotta share.

P.S:
I disagree with all of your suggestions. Keep the TALENT show as is.

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you dummies two of you vote a dog show

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8-18-2009 SHOW
I recorded the show last night. I did not see any act that I would waste my time watching. PURE TRASH.
Chuck

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I forgot to add in the above comment that I could not really hear or understand what Lawrence Beaman was singing.
By the way Lawrence is a PRO. Check his website.
www.lawrencebeaman.com to purchase his music.
Chuck

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Hi, I was excited to know that there will be a fifth season of the show! But for me, the best AGT winner was Neal E. Boyd, of season 3. I saw on his website that he will be doing a chat with his fans on October 6th! I am sooo excited! Hopefully, Kevin will do a chat as well.

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