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Piers, Sharon, and Howie criss-cross the country in search of million-dollar talent. Recaps by Chico Alexander, Jason Block, Don Harpwood & Gordon Pepper, GSNN
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Auditions 2 (C-Note: some of the acts that you are about to read involve real danger in front of a live audience. They were designed, practiced, and supervised by professionals, taking the contestants' safety into full account. They are extremely dangerous and should NEVER be attempted anywhere, by anyone, at any time) America... Land of the free, and home of the best talent in the world. Until we find such talent, though, we find ... this... in... SEATTLE And true to form... it's raining and the audtioners are fully caffeinated. First up, Melissa Villasenor (23), an impressionist, but a singing impressionist. She was shy growing up, but now she wants to make comedy her full-time gig. We hope she doesn't suck. She doesn't... but when's she going to get to the singing? There it is... She does spot-on impersonations of Barbara Walters, Natalie Portman, Kathy Griffin, Miley Cyrus, and Christina Aguilera. The judges SWEEP her through to Vegas. The Battle for Seattle continues with Andrew & Charles Goodrey, the A+C Twins (both 23), who've been singing together for 10 years. They already have a local fanbase, but can they go national? They sing "My Girl" by the Temptations. They also moonlight as models. I'd stick to the modeling. Amazingly, only Piers buzzes them, but in the end the judges decide against them. A+C call them haters, and Howie shows them how it's done... Interestingly, Howie's better than the two and he's not a singer. Joining the parade of the damned: Litz Plummer & Robert Close (singers who can't sing), the Rice Rockettes (drag troupe that can't WORK!), and Mr. Mystic PTP (cut-rate magic act). By the way, AGT is still looking for acts. Hit up the YouTube page at www.youtube.com/agt. You could be 90 seconds away from staring down the judges. Anita McCoy (69) is hooping it up for the judges... who split them. How about Zuma Zuma from Kenya East Africa? They are acrobats and tumblers. Usually they pad themselves, but they're professional... They're more of a rope act, though, but they have more tricks up their sleeve, like stacking and flipping and pyramids. They're swept to Vegas! Next up, POPLYFE (Oakland), a young band of brothers/sister who met in middle school. They make music, but can they make the judges' day? They perform "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. Very nice for a group of teenagers, but the lead singer is the star. Piers thinks she doesn't need the group. She thinks otherwise, citing electric set. The judges split. And they're going... TO VEGAS! Joining them... The Daring Jones Duo (aerialists), Sadie (eight-year-old singer), and the Elektrolytes (dance crew from Gilbert, AZ). Next up, Mauricio Herrera (33), a superstar in Costa Rica (he says)... and proves it by bringing up a few recordings, TV guide covers, and newspaper articles. Will AGT be the ticket to international superstardom? He sings... "Livin' la Vida Loca". And... good thing he has Costa Rica to fall back on. The Fourth Judge (TM) is split. Piers... thought it was horrendous. Howie and Sharon give him a pass. Why. "Tell Howie Mandel war has been declared." Howie Mandel, war has been declared. Next up, Carlton Baltimore (56, Philadelphia), a performer of... the paper horn. Seriously. He's billed as a one-man band who plays paper cups. He is one of a kind. It was interesting... until he decides to sing. And Piers is going back to his dressing room. He has to come back out to vote. Until he does, Paper Horn Man and Nick break into a little jam session. Piers is a big enough man to admit when he's wrong... and this is not one of those times. And that's Seattle. War continues next time... To see tonight's episode in its entirety, or to apply to be a contestant on the next season, go to www.nbc.com/gottalent. |
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