Long before social media fame and reality TV talent factories like American Idol and The Voice, there was Star Search.
Hosted by the legendary Ed McMahon, the talent show, which originally aired from 1983 to 1995, invited singers, dancers, spokesmodels and comedians to compete for cash prizes and a shot at stardom. It was briefly revived from 2003 to 2004 with host Arsenio Hall, though it failed to recapture the magic of the original.
