Big Break (American TV series)

Big Break
Presented by	Natalie Cole
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	24
Original release
Network	Syndication
Release	September 15, 1990 (1990-09-15) – February 23, 1991 (1991-02-23)

Big Break was an American talent contest television show hosted by singer Natalie Cole. ^[1] The weekly one-hour program featured singers and musicians competing for a $100,000 prize with guest appearances. Winners from each week competed in the semi-finals and then the final; voting was done by the studio audience. ^[2] R&B singer-songwriter and record producer R. Kelly won the prize before his stardom as a member of the group MGM (Mentally Gifted Men). ^{[3] [4]} The show lasted for one season.

Celebrity guests who appeared on the show include Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Bill Cosby, MC Hammer, Michael McDonald, and Regina Belle. ^{[2] [5]}

References

1. Williams, Chris (January 6, 2016). "Remembering R&B legend Natalie Cole". Wax Poetics.
2. Collier, Aldore (November 26, 1990). "Natalie Cole Says Her 'Big Break' TV Show Spotlights New Black Entertainers". Jet. 79 (7): 56–58.
3. Text by Karen E. Klages (April 10, 1991). "THE $100,000 MEN". Chicago Tribune.
4. "Big Break Winners". Jet. 79 (23): 35. March 25, 1991.
5. King, Susan (September 9, 1990). "Syndicated Shows Mean Business". Los Angeles Times.

External links

• Big Break at IMDb