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The Great American Dream Vote

What’s the Story?

Reviewed by Sierra Filucci

In THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM VOTE, contestants compete to win the resources they need to accomplish their dreams -- whether it's undergoing a hair transplant, getting pageant training, starting an animal sanctuary, or making a spouse very, very happy. Hosted by Donny Osmond, each episode features eight contestants, who are paired off by category -- such as the two moms who both want their daughters to become pageant winners. After Osmond introduces the pairs, viewers watch a short home video, then the contestants make their pitch again and answer questions from Osmond. Through a series of rounds and contestant pitches, the audience then narrows the choice down to two possible dream winners, leaving the final choice to the voters out in TV land. The winner is revealed in the next episode.

Is It Any Good?

3

As Osmond makes clear in his introduction, none of the contestants' dreams will save people's lives, but they all have the potential to change lives significantly, since the chance to open a business or help a family member is surely a dream of many real folks. For the most part, the contestants seem sincere and legitimate, rather than overly polished or exceptionally articulate. This adds a genuine feel to the competition -- but it doesn't make up for the repetitiveness of the contestants' pitches (which unfortunately ends up making the show rather boring).

Parents will find little objectionable material in Great American Dream Vote, though whether there's anything particularly valuable here either is another question. Even though folks are competing against one another, they don't tend to be nasty while doing it -- a few snide remarks is about as bad as it gets.

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