I Know My Kid's A Star

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 3.2  (139)

I Know My Kid's A Star was a reality show that aired on VH1 in 2008, starring former child actor and reality TV personality, Danny Bonaduce. The show was hosted by Bonaduce and focused on the lives of parents and their talented children who were aspiring to become the next big child star.

The premise of the show was simple. Parents brought their talented child performers to Hollywood to compete in various challenges, hoping to get their child discovered and make it big in the entertainment industry. Each episode featured a new set of challenges that tested the children's acting, singing, and dancing talents, as well as their ability to perform under pressure.

The show featured a competitive roster of young performers, all vying for that elusive shot at stardom. The children and their parents lived together in a house while they competed, and the relationships among the contestants and their families were highlighted throughout the show. Each week, one child and their parent were eliminated, leaving the remaining families to face off in increasingly challenging competitions.

Danny Bonaduce was the face and host of the show, bringing his own brand of tough love and biting humor to the competition. As a former child star himself, Bonaduce understood the pressures and challenges of being in the public eye at a young age. He brought this experience and empathy to the show, offering advice and guidance to the children and their parents throughout the competition.

The show was filmed in a reality TV style, with plenty of drama and tension among the participants. The children were often shown struggling with their nerves and disappointment, while their parents were shown grappling with the intense emotions that come with trying to make their child a star. Meanwhile, rivalries and alliances formed among the contestants, leading to heated exchanges and personal drama.

One of the strengths of I Know My Kid's A Star was its focus on the children and their unique talents. While the parents were certainly a big part of the show, the children were given ample screen time to showcase their abilities and personalities. From precocious young actors to talented singers and dancers, each child had their own strengths and weaknesses that were highlighted throughout the competition.

The show also did a good job of presenting a diverse range of performers from different backgrounds and regions of the country. This added to the show's authenticity and gave viewers a glimpse into the many different ways that children pursue their dreams of stardom.

Overall, I Know My Kid's A Star was a compelling show that offered a unique view into the world of child performers and their families. With its mix of drama, humor, and heart, the show was a memorable entry into the crowded reality TV landscape of the late 2000s.

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Seasons
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
May 8, 2008
The finale finds the parents put in charge of their child's production as they perform in front of a live audience. The show concludes with a winner selected.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
May 1, 2008
The children and parents each face a radio interview with Danny on their own. Then, the children will audition as television hosts.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
April 24, 2008
The remaining children are challenged to do a scene with a soap opera actor. One more team is released.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
April 17, 2008
This week's challenge is for the kids to audition for a stage production of Oliver Twist, with the parents sent off to buy a costume for their child in a thrift store, with a 20 minute time limit and $40 budget. The children also get a lesson on how to speak with a cockney accent from dialect coach Joel Goldes, followed by an audition for a casting director.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
April 10, 2008
The children's challenge is to learn a dance routine, while the parents are left to take a photo head shot of their child and choose one for a portfolio. Another parent-child team is released.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
April 3, 2008
The children are challenged to take a screen test for a horror film. Meanwhile, the parents are challenged to help their kid with their test and teach them how to interact with the other children using tact and acting in a professional manner. Another team is released.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
March 27, 2008
The parents are challenged to give coaching lessons to their child adding a voice and character to a fly, and the parents are schooled in how to avoid the pitfalls that a child star will go through and learn the signs to be aware of.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
March 20, 2008
The first episode finds the kids performing, as the parents are interviewed by Marki Costello, a manager. The first parent-child team is eliminated.
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  • Premiere Date
    March 20, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    3.2  (139)