I Know My Kid's a Star
Child actors and their parents compete for a Hollywood contract.
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I Know My Kid's a Star is an American competitive reality television series that aired on VH1 from March to May 2008. The show features ten parent-child teams competing to advance the child's acting career, with child actor-turned-judge Danny Bonaduce as host and primary judge. It is notable for its focus on the dynamics between aspiring child performers and their parents.
Episodes
The first episode begins with the children auditioning for Danny, while Marki tests the parents on their Hollywood trivia. Danny concludes that Jonathan and Austin are not ready for the industry and that Austin depends too much on his father during his performance, leading to their elimination as the first team. Danny then takes the parents on a bus tour, showing them the serious and sometimes tragic mistakes made by famous child stars. When he asks how many still want their child to pursue stardom, every parent raises a hand.
The kids are given a voice-over job for a cartoon fly. They have a limited time to prepare, and each parent films their child’s rehearsal, which sparks arguments over the camera. At the studio, parents join their children in the recording booth. Hayley struggles at first but improves once Rocky leaves the room.
For Cheyenne and Helene, Marki points out that Helene is an acting teacher, so Cheyenne must perform as if the fly has allergies. Cheyenne does well and wins immunity. At the elimination, Kevin and Devon Goocher are sent home because they seem to lack enthusiasm for Hollywood. Danny then brings the teams to a movie set for a horror film screen test.
Episode 3
The scene has two roles, one larger and one smaller. Teams are paired, and each pair decides which child takes which part. Parents are told to ensure each child studies the script. After filming the scene, the children are surprised by being asked to switch roles and film again.
Cheyenne wins this challenge too, earning immunity for the second time. Danny tells her she is “the one to beat.” Afterward, Helene says she is an acting coach and the only coach Cheyenne has ever had. Gigi and Pam confront Helene about this, and along with Shannon, they are unhappy, though Gigi is a professional dancer and Shannon is an ex-actress and pageant girl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in I Know My Kid's a Star?
I Know My Kid's a Star stars Danny Bonaduce and Marki Costello.
How many episodes of I Know My Kid's a Star are there?
I Know My Kid's a Star has 8 episodes.
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- Wikipedia: I Know My Kid's a Star (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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