Netflix’s ‘Star Search’ Revival Taps Into Nostalgia, Star Judges and a Swath of Talent

Netflix’s ‘Star Search’ revival taps into nostalgia, star judges and a swath of talent

By Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — An orange hue illuminated an otherwise dark stage nestled in a CBS lot in Studio City. Yair Keydar extended his arms toward the live audience, a smile overtaking his face as the 12-year-old reached the chorus of the “Wizard of Oz” classic, “Over the Rainbow.” It’s the second week of Netflix’s “Star Search,” which kicked off Jan. 20. The live variety talent competition show is a reboot of the syndica…

Netflix's 'Star Search' revival taps into nostalgia, star judges and a swath of talent

An orange hue illuminated an otherwise dark stage nestled in a CBS lot in Studio City. Yair Keydar extended his arms toward the live audience, a smile overtaking his face as the 12-year-old reached the chorus of the "Wizard of Oz" classic, "Over the Rainbow." It's the second week of Netflix's "Star Search," which kicked off Jan. 20. The live variety talent competition show is a reboot of the syndicated series helmed by Ed McMahon that premiered …

Local prodigy shines on Netflix's Star Search revival

Fourteen-year-old Myles Gee, an eighth grade student at Browning Springs Middle School, took center stage on Netflix’s live Star Search broadcast on Feb 3.

Netflix's 'Star Search' revival taps into nostalgia and fresh talent

A 12-year-old’s soaring rendition of "Over the Rainbow" brought judges to tears on Netflix’s live reboot of Star Search, a nostalgia-fueled talent show aiming to revive its ’80s magic. Can this revival find the breakout stars and audiences it’s hoping for? Los Angeles (tca/dpa) — An orange hue illuminated an otherwise dark stage nestled in a CBS lot in Studio City . Yair Keydar extended his arms toward the live audience, a smile overtaking his f…