Mizzou Grad Hosts Funny Show

John Anderson, half of the duo that hosts ABC’s Wipeout, graduated from Mizzou. Sports fans probably also recognized Anderson from his time at ESPN. If you enjoy watching people run into things, fall off of things, get punched and get gooed on, this is the show for you. It’s a hilarious obstacle course practically impossible to tackle. But the best thing is, it’s guilt free. That’s because all the contestants wear protective gear. So you can laugh freely knowing they didn’t get hurt. Unlike America’s Funniest Videos in which you never quite know for sure if you’re laughing your head off at a guy who just got his head knocked off.

The other reason the show is funny, is because of Anderson and co-host John Henson. The pointless pair spend their time mostly mocking the contestants. They manage to present information you already know in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching a real sporting event.

A Cadence Always Comes to an End

That’s what happened on America’s Got Talent Thursday night.  The Springfield group, The Cadence, didn’t receive enough votes to continue.  You’ll probably soon be able to see them perform at the ICON in Springfield…and other locations.  No doubt they’ll continue performing and getting better and better.

In other AGT news, Neal E. Boyd did make the top 10.  You can see him perform again next Tuesday, September 16. Prepare to cry…I probably will.

Bailey Gets Jerk Rap Before Show Begins

Eagle Rock resident Randy Bailey is the one and only representative of Missouri on the upcoming season of Survivor: Gabon. The videographer’s bio is making its way across the blogosphere, with most painting him as a big meany. Bailey brags that he enjoys picking on those with less “strength and intellect.” The new season of Survivor begins on CBS on September 18.

Drumming up Votes

The Cadence’s performance on Tuesday night’s America’s Got Talent showcased their ability to listen…to Sharon Osbourne. Last week she urged them to be more aggressive, she doesn’t like nice boys. The group was darker, faster and better than ever before. The performance really did have the feel of a large production show…as you might see in say, Vegas. I think both our Missouri acts will get to perform again.

Neal E. Boyd – The King of the Cry Fest

He’s mighty talented but for goodness sakes, he’s turning me into a bawl bag. Neal E. Boyd sang the mother, of all his songs so far, with such conviction and ease you would never guess he’s not already contracted. And in addition, we get to hear about the town of Sikeston pulling together to get his mother an airline ticket…vote people vote. When I called to vote, the line was busy busy busy. I got through on around the 10th call. I also voted for The Cadence (of course) and the dance troup. Got through on the first call with both of them. Hmmm, I think the Boyd man is worry free for this round.

Sing it Pearl Heart

In case you didn’t check out the latest season of Nashville Star, you missed out on a trio of guitar playing sisters, formerly known as Me Too. The girls, Amy, Angela and Courtney Krechel grew up in Florissant. Their parents decided they’d be better off trying to make it in the music business by moving to Tennessee. Not an unwise decision when country music is involved. Pearl Heart is a group of accomplished musicians that you’ll likely hear from again. They write and perform their own original music whenever they can. Check out their MySpace page.

David Cook on Oprah

The latest American Idol winner will appear on The Oprah Winfrey show Monday, September 8. It is the talk show’s season premier. Besides the singer, the stage will be filled with Olympians. Cook will sing “Time of My Life” to the athletes. The singer’s new album is due out in November.

The Boys are Back

The two Missouri acts remaining on America’s Got Talent will hit the stage again this week. It will either be Tuesday or Wednesday, 7p.m. NBC.  Neil E. Boyd and The Cadence will need your votes to keep them on the show, since it’s down to 20 acts now.  Opera and percussion, perhaps they could combine their talents and do a show in Branson if AGT doesn’t work out.  I wonder if they’ve thought of that?

The Cadence takes on Neal E. Boyd

Is it me, or is America’s Got Talent better every summer?  Or could it be there are more peeps from Missouri gracing the stage. On tonight’s live semi-final show, Pierce Morgan called opera singer Neal E. Boyd, the Michael Phelps of the show.  This pleasantly plump fella from Sikeston brought goose bumps to my elbows, that’s for sure.  Also on the show was The Cadence, out of Springfield.  This group of percussionists continue to be compared to Blue Man Group.  But they are far more…they are friggin smokin hot!!!

Anyhow, this leg of competition is the first in which the home audience gets to decide who goes on to the finals.  Five out of the ten acts that competed will move on.  Even if the two acts I described above weren’t from the home state, they’re entertaining enough to tune in for.  I called and voted for both.  And the martial arts kid…she’s adorable.  And the cute little guitar playing chick.  She seems so sweet.  I wish they were from Missouri too!

From Singers to Chefs

Missouri is a hot bed of reality TV talent.  “American Idol” winner David Cook is from Blue Springs. “Hell’s Kitchen” winner Christina Machamer is from St. Louis. That’s just two. We have winners from top rated shows as well as those little known. Find out which reality television celebrities hail from the show me state and what they’re up to now.