When I was growing up, there were these great shows with "celebrities" (sometimes pop music stars) doing sketch comedy and music. Here are some examples off the top of my head: Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Donnie and Marie, Sonny and Cher, The Mandrell Sisters, and for one glorious summer of prime time - The Hudson Brothers! Believe it or not, one of these guys married Goldie Hawn and fathered Kate Hudson. These "celebrities" would do zany stunts and sing old stand by songs and just generally celebrate Americana! I'm pretty sure it was goofy, and I'm sure that I would make fun of all of it now... but, back then - WOW! I was amazed at their talent.So, if you could convert a popular band into a variety show, which one would you choose? Although I think the obvious choice is Hanson (corrected from Hansen - thanks, Stephanie), I am going to pick U2 - I think that show could be filled with some hilarious fun. Who would you choose?
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i think relient k would be rather zany.
Dino Kartsonakis
Proficient on the oboe, recorder, banjo, guitar, vibraphone, bass, drums, and piano . . . I think that SUFJAN STEVENS would be quiet entertaining as a variety show host. His influences are literary (William Blake, William Wordsworth, and William Faulkner) and I hear he has some great stories about backwoods Midwestern kinsmen, Christian Fundamentalists, Amway salesmen, and crystal healers to name a few. It could be called the Sufjan Hour of Story and Song or something like that.
hey lance...not to be picky or anything, but it's HANSON! I happen to be their OLDEST fan! they would definitely be my pick!
Remember Captain and Tennille? I loved their show.
I agree with Jessica
Iron Maiden.
Menudo
YES I AM Mike Brister's daughter!!
my parents talk about you ALL. THE. TIME. and tell me that you are hysterical. I showed my parents the picture of you on your blog to see if you were the right Lance Burch & they were so excited to see that it was the right guy! what an insanely small world! how do you know daniel rowe??
Is it possible that anyone on this list remembers Your Hit Parade? You can read about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Hit_Parade
My family was the first on the block to get a TV in 1952. We all gathered around the television on Saturday night and watched as the singers performed the top ten songs of the week. It was on that show that I first heard that Lucky Strikes were good for you.
Boys to Men...definitely.
I have a blog now Lance.
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