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Thursday, January 6, 2011

"Live To Dance!" AND Kitty Dances to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (Video)

Being a fan of Paula Abdul back in her dancing/singing days in the '80s and during her time as one of the judging trinity  on American Idol, I had to check out her new show Live To Dance on CBS. The show is another in a growing line of talent shows featuring regular people trying to make it big.



It mixes previously successful aspects of American Idol:

  • sugary sweet contestant background stories
  •  the three judge format (that "Idol" originally started with),  Paula still occupies the middle judges seat as she did on "Idol" and exudes the same warmth and caring (minus the large dose of ditziness) that endeared her to her fans.
  • Auditions, final cuts, you know, the usual Reality TV entertainment competition "formula"
Paula is now in her element. Before she ever appeared on "Idol" she was a successful dancer and choreographer.  Her advice for the contestants should be viewed with more credibility by both fans and dancers than it ever was on "Idol" due to many questioning her  "talent" as a singer.

Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell
I don't know if Live To Dance ultimately will have a "leg to stand on" (pun intended!) when it goes up against  American Idol (by the way, I predict that this season will be "Idol's" last without my beloved Simon Cowell!), but I like Paula and would like to see her do well in her "life after Idol."

While watching...I got to thinking...what if a cat wanted to appear on a Reality TV dancing show? It might look like this:

40 comments:

Priscilla said...

Sad :((
I can't watch the video!!!
I am not a fan of American Idol but I do like Paula's warmth comments to the contestants.

Alittlesprite said...

Idol had a couple of good years over here. Now it's not so successful. I never got into the Dance reality shows.
Whoa! that video made me dizzy! LOL!

Caren Gittleman said...

@Priscilla, you can't watch the cat one at the bottom or the one at the top? (or both??) Let me check them again. They worked well when I first loaded them. I like Paula's warmth too....I doubt I will be watching Idol much this year but I am not sure.

@Alittlesprite I was never into the Dance shows either, I just started watching "Dancing With The Stars" about 2 seasons ago....that is the main one that i watch but I did check out Paula's new show.

Old Kitty said...

Yay for the kitty Michael Jackson!!! I will always and forever love Paula Abdul for her Straight Up video - it's a classic and was completely new and different when it first came out!! So all the best with her new show!!

Take care
x

Cat said...

Oh my gosh Caren that dancing kitty made me laugh...too cute!!!

Mrs. Tuna said...

Stopped watching idol when they went to 4 judges, but hope Paula does well. Shake it girl.

Brian said...

We've never seen American Idol, but we do know who Paula is...there's not much better than a good happy dance!

Laila and Minchie said...

OMC! We love the cat music video!!!

Caren Gittleman said...

@Old Kitty, Laila and Cat....thanks for watching the cat video at the bottom! I am thinking that maybe people didn't realize it was there! That was my favorite part! xoxo

Caren Gittleman said...

@Brian I should be embarrassed because I watch WAAAY too much TV! You are right...a happy dance is a good thing!

@Mrs.Tuna, I wasn't thrilled when it went to 4 judges either and I am waaaay less thrilled with the 2 judges they have added this year (at least at this point I am) I am doubting I will even watch it regularly and I used to be addicted to it!

Amin said...

The cat music is very interesting...

Pup Fan said...

Hahaha... loving the cat video. Awesome.

houndstooth said...

Bwaaa ha ha! I would rather watch the cat show, truth be told! It would be a refreshing change, although Paula's show has been alright so far!

Bunny

Ann Dziemianowicz said...

Caren, you got to combine your love of "reality TV" shows and cats! Great post! (plus I admit, I have a soft spot for Billie Jean!)

What a fabulous concept, a reality singing and dancing show for cats! (Remember folks you heard it first on Caren's blog! It was HER idea.)

Love the moves on that kitty! Too suave for me.

Caren Gittleman said...

@Amin I will assume that "interesting" means good! lol

@Pup Fan so glad you liked it!! I did too! :)

@houndstooth I actually feel the same. Paula's show is so-so...I might just be tired of the entire concept. I would rather watch the cats too!

@Ann, remember when you teased me about my enthusiasm? lol. I LOVE YOURS! THANK YOU! I love Billie Jean and the entire "Thriller" album! I used to dance to it in my apt when I was young lol. So glad you enjoyed this!
I like the kitty that's shakin' it's tush! lol

Mr Puddy said...

Dear Caren,

While you are watching...you got to thinking...what if a cat wanted to appear on a Reality TV dancing show?.... And that made my mom laugh : )

While I'm watching " cat dance's video "...I got to thinking...what if all mom's cat wanted to appear on a Reality TV dancing show?...Serious, I wanna laugh too but my mom say " No ! ".... I hope you said " Yes " : )

xxxx
Puddy

Caren Gittleman said...

@Mr.Puddy..."have I told you lately that I LOVE YOU???!!" MOL!! So happy to make your Mom laugh!

I think the idea of all of the cat's Mom's dancing would be hilarious!!!

xoxoxo Love you Puddy!

Marg said...

Our Mom is too old to be a fan of American Idol. She tried to watch it. But the video of Michael Jackson made her laugh a lot. That is too cute. Now she is trying to figure out how to teach us to do that. Good luck.

Stacy and Ellie said...

Lol that last video is great, you're too funny!

Julia Writer said...

My kids loved the dancing Kitty! We watched it twice!

wockley said...

wot a mover!! & I thought that my Charlie Coal was talented when he walks across the open piano Liberace has 'nowt on him! Bit out of tune though!

The Island Cats said...

That cat sure has some moves!!

Caren Gittleman said...

@Marg I doubt that you are too old to be a fan of American Idol! I am old and I used to watch it! lol So glad you enjoyed the kitty video!! Thanks for stopping by!

@Stacy and Ellie :) So glad to make you laugh!

@Julia lol! I watched it about 4 times!

@wockley lol!! I like the cat that wiggles his tush!!

@The Island Cats he sure does!

Thanks for stopping by all, I love when all of you visit! :)

Catsparella said...

LOL, I love Paula! I will have to check the show out!

Shawn Becker said...

One of my favorite song from MJ...this was sooooo funny! Great, and thanks for giving me a belly laugh today.

Caren Gittleman said...

@Catsparella I do too!! The show is ok...possibly too new to really judge it but we will see!

@Shawn that is one of my favorite songs from MJ too! I am soo glad to give you a good laugh! xoxo

kelly said...

I used to love AI but now without Simon, I just don't know if I'll watch. Paula does seem more in her element with the new show and I really like it so far!

FYI...Mason did GREAT at the vet today!

Caren Gittleman said...

Hi Kelly!
I think I was reading/commenting about Mason probably right as you were posting this! So glad that he did really well!! That is fabulous news!
I agree with you completely about AI....I am not sure I am going to watch either. I may initially just to scope it out...but am doubting I will be hooked like I was for years!

Cara n Crew said...

Mol! The cat video was great :) Our mom isn't a reality tv fan plus we don't even have a tv, but if there was an American Kitty Idol, we bet she'd find a way to watch!

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, and Hollie

Caren Gittleman said...

@Cara thanks! I am so happy you liked it! Kudos to your Mom! I need to be more like her!

Cat-in-Sydney said...

Aunty Caren,
We must stop Mr Puddy. Can't bear to watch my Mama dance on TV. Gosh! It would be embarrassing for me! But what if her dancing partner is Simon Baker while yours is Curtis Stone? purrrr....meow!

Kitty Stampede said...

That is totooo funny! Michael the cat has the mooves! :D

Caren Gittleman said...

@Cat-In-Sydney...MOL!! I think it would be funny to watch MY mama on TV!! I could watch HER belleh like she watches mine! Wait! She is losing her belleh!! Ohhhh my Mama would LOVE to dance with Curtis Stone but it would be the horizontal shuffle!!! lol!!! My Mama told me to say that, not my fault!

Caren Gittleman said...

@Kitty Stampede yep he sure does!!! Thanks for stopping by!! :)

A Daft Scots Lass said...

I hope we get Paula's dance show here in SA.

CindyLu's Muse said...

Love Paula!! That looks like Chandler - maybe we should see if he'd dance for us? ;)

Kroten said...

I can't see the video...some copy right issue in on the screen :(

rashid2626 said...

I used to love AI but now without Simon

Caren Gittleman said...

@A Daft Scots Lass, thanks much for stopping by! I hope you get the show too!

@CindyLu, I love Paula too....except when she goes into "ditzy mode!" lol

@Kroten I am so sorry you couldn't watch the video. Are you in Malaysia by chance? The only other person who mentioned they couldn't see the video is located in Malaysia. I am sorry! Thanks so much for stopping by!

@rashid I feel EXACTLY like you do! I doubt I will be watching it without Simon, I will watch a little in the beginning but not sure if I will stick with it.

rashid2626 said...

this cat dance is best video