Do you like the new Karaoke shows

The Singing Bee - NBC's attempt at a karaoke show.
@gewcew23 (8007)
United States
July 14, 2007 12:38pm CST
If you watch television just a little bit you know that the networks are wanting to see if you like Karaoke. NBC has the Singing Bee, while Fox(which blatantly stole it from NBC)has Don't Forget the Lyric. Now I am not much into karaoke but I think Singing Bee is going to be a good show. I did not care to much for Don't Forget the Lyric, but it might stay around. I do not think you have to be into Karaoke to like the shows. My question is are you going to watch one, both, or neither?
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@wooitsmolly (3613)
• United States
14 Jul 07
I watched the Don't Forget the Lyrics show. First of all, I can't stand the host, Wayne Brady. He is obnoxious and annoying. The girl who was singing on it had the most horrendous voice, which I realize is part of the show and all and it's just karaoke, but I couldn't stand listening to her over and over.. I wanted them to find a new contestant and get her off. The songs were so easy and they only had to know like 4 words, so to me it was too easy, but I guess I have to see what happens when she gets higher on the song chain. Yes, I think the show is annoying, but I will probably watch it _
@zenmachado (1617)
• United States
14 Jul 07
I dont like them at all. I think the simple novelty of karaoke is not enough to make into a television show. Its nice to actually do.. but I believe the humor of viewing others make fools of themselves.. will ware off rather soon.
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• United States
15 Jul 07
We don't get FOX so won't be able to watch Don't Forget the Lyric, but probbly would if we could. We have been watching the Singing Bee and been enjoying it, though a half hour doesn't seem long enough for it. Even though I really like the show, I don't think it'll stay around. It just doesn't have the holding power.
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@patgalca (18181)
• Orangeville, Ontario
15 Jul 07
I have watched both shows. I think "Don't Forget The Lyrics" is more of a karaoke show. It is also mimicking other game shows with the tower of money levels and the three "life lines". It is long and drawn out. "Singing Bee" has a totally different format. The song bits are shorter, and the show goes through contestants a lot quicker. I think I prefer it to "Don't Forget The Lyrics". The host is cuter too. :)
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• Philippines
15 Jul 07
hmmm...karaoke per se is something i grew up with. it taught me how to sing and read fast at the same time...do i think if there is a good karaoke or bad karaoke thing? maybe...sometimes, people stupidly uses it as a pathetic excuse to somewhate make the screen a bit interesting even if its not...now for your question...i'd watch both...the verdict comes after. you cannot judge something youare ignorant about, now, can you?
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• Canada
15 Jul 07
I guess I'll watch them if there is nothing else on television. It makes me laugh to see networks with similar shows competing for viewers. If you want more viewers, think of original and better shows (like HBO).
@kelly60 (4547)
• United States
15 Jul 07
I haven't ever seen, nor heard of either of these shows but I love karaoke. I will have to check out these shows and see if I like them before I decide whether or not I want to watch them, but they might be fun to watch.
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