Fox has given the go ahead for a series revival of Showtime at the Apollo. The new version of the classic is set to begin sometime during the 2017-2018 television season. If you had a chance to watch the specials that aired in December and January, you’ll know why the show is making a comeback. The two shows served as “trial balloons” for a new series. Looks like those balloons are about to pop.
“We all had such a blast on the two specials that aired earlier this season, that we thought it really deserved being a weekly event,” said Harvey. “But our mission is a little different this time around. Instead of just putting on a great show, we’re going to do that and find the next great comic and the next big music star. That’s what the Apollo is all about. My roots are on that stage and I can’t wait to be there every week, looking for great talent. Who said you can’t go back home again?”
The Apollo’s weekly Amateur Night competition, = has been running for 82 years and helped launch the careers of artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson and The Jackson Five, and D’Angelo.
Remember shows like The Gong Show? That’s a show that’s totally modeled after the Apollo. Audiences at the Apollo theater have always known to be ruthless and if someone isn’t performing up to speed, it’s likely they’ll get booted from the stage. We’ll let you know when the show is closer to being on the air.
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