I know a woman who writes country music songs. Okay, I understand there are a lot of aspiring songwriters out there, but this woman is different. She is in her late sixties, and penned her first song when she was fifty-eight. While her friends were planning retirement, and writing their wills —she was dreaming of heading to the Grand Ole Opry.
Anyway, this woman had an idea that got me thinking—and I believe this has success written all over it! I want to pitch it to FOX Television, because I believe this is their forte. Alas, I have no connections. Can anyone help?
Here is the idea—are you ready? Seniors Still Got It! Yes, a talent show for people age sixty and over! How great would that be? Think how big the baby boomer audience is. But, there are no more shows geared toward them since JAG, and Murder, She Wrote went off the air. Dancing with the Stars was an okay option, but after the Bristol Palin fiasco, a lot of the seniors have vowed to move on. The senior population rarely watches American Idol, unless it is to criticize haircuts, clothing, and tattoo choices of the contestants. So, what’s left? I want to give seniors a bona fide venue to showcase their talent.
I have already talked this idea over with my sixty-seven-year-old neighbor, Nona, who is the “Queen of Ballroom Dancing” in southeastern Pennsylvania. I am not exaggerating this title. She is an extraordinary teacher. Couples are booked months in advance to learn the cha-cha, Nona style.
Nona thinks many seniors would jump at the chance to perform. She says many baby boomers possess talents that have remained untapped. Plus, if the show were to throw in paid airfare, hotel fare, and food bills, this would be ultimate senior discount, and few seniors would let that bargain pass them by. Another Nona observation: seniors would tune in by the millions to support other seniors. The ratings for this show would skyrocket, making it an immediate success.
Seniors Still Got it! would operate the same way American Idol operates. There would be auditions just like American Idol—except that there would be benches for the wannabe contestants, so they don’t have to stand in line for fifteen hours, waiting to get a shot at the judges. Power wheelchairs and scooters would also be allowed. However, no one is allowed to run over any competition. I am strict on this: one vehicular mishap in line, and it’s bye-bye contest!
