Big Break (American TV series)
Big Break was an American talent contest television show hosted by singer Natalie Cole.[1] The weekly one-hour program featured singers and musicians competing for a $100,000 prize with guest appearances. Winners from each week competed in the semi-finals and then the final; voting was done by the studio audience.[2] R&B singer-songwriter and record producer R. Kelly won the prize before his stardom as a member of the group MGM (Mentally Gifted Men).[3][4] The show lasted for one season.
| Big Break | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Natalie Cole |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | 9/15/1990 – 2/23/1991 |
Celebrity guests who appeared on the show include Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Bill Cosby, MC Hammer, Michael McDonald, and Regina Belle.[2][5]
References
- Williams, Chris (January 6, 2016). "Remembering R&B legend Natalie Cole". Wax Poetics.
- Collier, Aldore (November 26, 1990). "Natalie Cole Says Her 'Big Break' TV Show Spotlights New Black Entertainers". Jet. 79 (7): 56–58.
- Text by Karen E. Klages (April 10, 1991). "THE $100,000 MEN". Chicago Tribune.
- "Big Break Winners". Jet. 79 (23): 35. March 25, 1991.
- King, Susan (September 9, 1990). "Syndicated Shows Mean Business". Los Angeles Times.
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