My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

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My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Genre Comedy
Developed by John Riggi
Starring
Composer Chad Fischer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (8 unaired)
Production
Executive producers
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network The WB
ReleaseMarch 14 (2002-03-14) 
March 21, 2002 (2002-03-21)

My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is an American sitcom television series starring Oliver Hudson. The series premiered March 14, 2002 on The WB. It is based on the British series The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star . [1] [2]

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Plot

The series focuses on Jace Darnell, the creator and lead singer of his band SlipDog. He, as well as lead guitarist Doc, bassist Joe, keyboardist/DJ Sarah, and drummer Danny–later replaced by drummer Lucas–try to make it in the music business, possibly helped by their reluctant manager Dole.

Critical reception

USA Today published a negative review which stated, "Unfortunately, like so many shows aimed at young people, Rock Star sadly underestimates the intelligence of its audience. Aside from some mildly amusing moments...the show seldom can be bothered to come up with anything even borderline clever." [3] Steve Johnson of the Chicago Tribune criticized the show for poor acting, excessive narration, and a lack of humor. [4]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot" Rodman Flender Teleplay by: John Riggi & Bryan Elsley March 14, 2002 (2002-03-14)
2"The New Drummer"Rodman FlenderJohn RiggiMarch 14, 2002 (2002-03-14)
3"Fame" Michael Engler Alec Holland & Melissa SamuelsMarch 15, 2002 (2002-03-15)
4"The Road Gig"Michael EnglerSteve RudnickMarch 21, 2002 (2002-03-21)
5"Pay to Play"Michael EnglerVince CalandraMarch 21, 2002 (2002-03-21)
6"Inspiration"Michael Engler J. Elvis Weinstein Unaired
7"The Yoko Factor" Craig Zisk Leonard DickUnaired
8"The Session"John PaysonJ. Elvis WeinsteinUnaired
9"The Competition"Craig ZiskStory by: Peg Healey
Teleplay by: Alec Holland & Melissa Samuels
Unaired
10"The Wedding Singers" Lev L. Spiro Vince CalandraUnaired
11"One Night Only" Peter Lauer Peg HealeyUnaired
12"The Betrayal"John RiggiLeonard Dick & Steve RudnickUnaired
13"The Deal"Rodman FlenderJohn RiggiUnaired

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