MTV Repackages “Fame”
MTV proclaims “Taking the Stage” to be “an entirely new genre of television for us … the reality musical drama.” Variety replies: “That’s funny, because it’s really just an old take on the movie ‘Fame.'” Since the target audience has probably never heard of “Fame,” “Taking the Stage” will probably catch on; it’s produced by the ex-Mr. Jessica Simpson: Nick Lachey (pictured).
