Stairway to Stardom
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Stairway to Stardom was a public-access television series aired in New York City from 1979 to the early 1990s. It was described by NPR as "an amateur talent show many see as a low-rent precursor to American Idol."[1] Filmed "in what appeared to be a freshly carpeted Staten Island basement,"[2] the host Frank Masi would bring on amateur singers, dancers, actresses, and comedians to show off their questionable talents. Describing the show, The Onion claimed that "without exaggeration, it was one of the greatest shows ever to be on television."[3]
Clips of the show have appeared on the web and gained a cult following.[4] The opening theme song was performed by Steve Luisi and All The King's Men.
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- "The Low-Rent Appeal of 'Stairway to Stardom'" NPR segment
- Producer Michelle Sharpe's collection of Stairway to Stardom videos
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