* American Idol
* Dancing With The Stars
* Both
* Neither

Some of you from around the world, may not receive either of the TV programs, but I thought I would post the question for the one's that can.

Which do you think is the most entertaining, and if you feel like posting why...feel free to do so.

I'll start it:

I like the DWTS (Dancing With The Stars) more, because of the judging process.

With DWTS, the judges have, in my opinion...the experience to judge, and give good advice. They have either been into choreography, dancing, instructing, etc, etc.

With American Idol...not all of the judges has the experience of singing and/or music to judge or advise...(not to mention any names Ellen), someone that may or may not have the experience under their belts.

This thread for fun, and to express my opinion, and to hear your opinion on the subject.

or

Neither

I really don't get into these type of shows

they bore me to death

maybe. Just maybe. If they had like a really great "battle of the bands"

that would hold my attention

idol - the singers and the music is to bubble gum for me

the dwts.- Is just plain boring to me

Neither. The only time I've ever seen them is if I've been at someone else's house and they just had to watch them. I'm just not into those kind of shows.

Was watching them both,but this year found them boring,besides on Tuesdays have to watch NCIS

Dancing with the stars can be pretty good.......
CANT STAND american idol


But unfortunetly.......Im usually working, so dont get to see it.

Do like I do...set the VCR to record while your not there. I do the same thing with a couple of soaps, that I sometimes miss, due to being busy. Then I watch later, usually when I go to bed at night.

Just an idea that works for me.

Half the time I just have the TV on for background noise,so I haven't really watched either one

I only watch Idol randomly. Like you, I don't see how the judges are in a position to judge if they have no knowledge or training. I think if they get someone who is trained in voice and someone who is a trained musician instead of just some schmoo with an opinion I would respect their opinions better.
I enjoy watching DWTS. I like the fact that the judges are professional in ball room dancing. And I enjoy seeing the pros work with the non-pros. I always seem to cheer for the football player! I also vote for ppl on DWTS - usually those that I think are trying really hard to learn but may not get the 'popular' vote.

neither

I think I watched American Idol maybe twice--just didn't get into it. I love Dancing with the Stars, I guess because I've always been interested in ballroom dancing--it's similar to the ice dancing I used to do.

Personally I like America's Got Talent best.

Not my thing at all. I watch, like ....the first 2 or 3 episodes of American Idol when they show the super bad and untalented try-outs cuz' they make me laugh. After that I could care less. Just a giant exhibition of over singing if ya' ask me.

It's so predictable. The end of the song is comin' up and you just KNOW they're gonna' do a 3 octave leap ala Mariah Carey.

I started to add that one to the list also...but thought it was maybe into a different type of entertainment.

The 2 main subjects already listed, has to do with music...either in dancing or singing.

Although there is the same that is included with the acts on America's Got Talent...there are so many other acts that has nothing to do with music.

But like yourself...I love to watch it as well...I think maybe more than the 2 listed here.

Hard question,, being into music and dance myself,,,,

I like American Idol because of its ability to launch musical careers, the judges have experience in different areas of music, and even Ellen is significant in contributing the opinion of a non-professional because not all those who sell big do so because of talent and public opinion from those who arent experienced counts just as much in launching a singing career. I think the talent on the show,, even those who dont win FAR OUTRANKS the mainstream talent people pay to listen to or hear on the radio and I appreciate that about the show too...
oh! and I love that band,,,,

I like DWTS although some years it seems much less a competition than others. Its also not quite as fairly executed as IDOL in my opinion because of the differing levels of 'experience' the celebrities have. I thought MIA was the hands down best dancer last season, but america went with donny. Similarly , I think Nicole is heads and tails above the others this year but it will be up to the popular vote. I love the choreography the pros come up with and I love that band,,,,


in closing, I like the judges on DWTS better but I like the distribution of talent on IDOL better.....its a toss

I agree with you on the Mia vs Donny issue! I also feel that a competing dancer should never be allowed extra entertaining (such as Donny's singing), that may or may not effect the voting public's desire to cast their vote to him.

That would be putting the others at a big and unfair disadvantage! I can't help but think and believe that is what pushed Donny right over the top, which again...I felt was unfair!

JMO

Seeing as it's a reality show, for entertainment, I don't see why it really matters who the judges are. And while I love Ellen, even she can't make me watch that show.. .

its not really just for entertainment though sweet,, IDOL actually is a platform for aspiring artists to get exposure, and possible contracts that could change their lives. From their perspective, I am sure it matters quite a bit if they get the input of a music producer as opposed to , lets say, a receptionist at a law firm,,,(just off the top of my head..lol)

As far as DWTS, because the dances are not dances the general population are familiar with,,,it helps those celebrities for the judges to know something of what they are talking about so that they can improve over the span of their participation

Yeah, both those shows are awful...but if you like 'em, enjoy. I'm just glad the networks aren't dominated by reality t.v. anymore and we have shows like "Modern Family, Parks&Recreation, Community, 30 Rock, Better Off Tedd(an excellent show that few people know about), The Big Bang Theory, etc." I do enjoy a couple reality shows like "Kitchen Nightmares, and Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution", but that could be because I love to cook.

Jamie was on Rachel Ray show this morning. He made some interesting dishes (salads).

I've managed restaurants in the past, so I have the hankering to cook once in a while.