'America's Got Talent' recap: Exploring the final frontier!

Supe Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 09:14 AM EST

Nice way to be people. Everyone has a past. But you know, some people just aren't as strong. Just so you know, Holly Stone (Holly L. McLeod) commit suicide on November 22. Could it be possible that all the negativity surrounding her could have led to this? No one will ever know. But next time you want to try to tear someone down, maybe you should take a look in the mirror first.

Supe Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 09:14 AM EST

Nice way to be people. Everyone has a past. But you know, some people just aren't as strong. Just so you know, Holly Stone (Holly L. McLeod) commit suicide on November 22. Could it be possible that all the negativity surrounding her could have led to this? No one will ever know. But next time you want to try to tear someone down, maybe you should take a look in the mirror first.

Jeff H Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM EST

they are keeping a 4 yr old you cant understand, a terrible sanjiya wannabe, and they kick off the two guys from new orleans? thank you for freeing up my nights!!!

Bowzer Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 10:34 PM EST

She was a decent singer, not sure she deserved to win, but geeze that is a lot of bad stuff on her record. If it was a long time ago that would be one thing, but some of this seems pretty recent.

D James Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST

Too bad to see Holly go, hope this opens the door to new opportunities. She deserves it! She's been through alot and not all her fault. You all out there know who you are and what you have done.

Kathy Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 12:51 PM EST

After last night's AGT,i'm stll in Shock,What are the Judges thinking.They keep a 4 yr old (given she is cute)but has NO talent,and they send Donald Breswell home.They need some new Judges,I did notice that the acts,where they had the lwast clothes on went on to the next round,this show is Staged!!!!!!!!!!

Inmate 471074933 Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 09:21 PM EST

What a wide range of criminal charges for Holly Stone showing on "Maryland Judiciary Case Search" website:

Burglary First Degree
Domestic Violence,
Assault-Second Degree
Burglary-4th Degree
Forgery And Counterfeit-Private Documents
Telephone Misuse Repeat Calls
Peace Order
Harass Course of Conduct
Forged Prescription
Drug by Fraud

Holly_Stone__Criminal_Record Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

Here is a link to Holly Stone's criminal record:

http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp

That is just her crimes in Maryland. If anyone knows how to pull her record in South Carolina, please let me know.

Americas_Got_Talented_Criminals Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 02:35 PM EST

Here is the link to Holly Stone's lengthy criminal record:

http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp

Search on "Holly Stone" as "defendant". She really pulled a fast one on America's Got Talent and the Today Show posing as an innocent loving mother. Ask her estranged 13-yr old son who was not mentioned in either show, how loving of a mother she is.

Americas_Got_Talented_Criminal Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 10:40 PM EST

I wonder if contestant Holly Stone's daughter (the one she pulled on stage for the bogus tear-jerking moment) knows about her mother's criminal past and how bad she treated her now estranged 13-yr old son - who happens to be a great kid. No mention of the son who Holly lost custody of and very recently all visitation.

holly_stone_criminal Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 10:36 PM EST

Here is a link to contestant Holly Stone's lengthy criminal record. Search on Holly Stone as "defendant". Theft, Fraud, Writing Fake Prescriptions, Domestic Violence, Phone Harrassment - no wonder she lost custody of her son. And the show listed her occupation as "nurse", I think you need a license for that.

http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp

Linda Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 01:40 PM EST

The Tapping Dads started dancing because they wanted to spend time with their daughters at the dance studio they attend. They are the best bunch of dads you could ever know! Check out their myspace at myspace.com/tappingdads.

whistleblower Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 09:03 PM EST

I hate to burst everyone's bubble regarding America's Got Talent contestant Holly Stone. But, they did not tell the whole story. Holly has quite a lengthy criminal record in the state of Maryland, a 13-year old son she lost custody of and visitation. Check out the status of her nurse's licenses in the state of Maryland and South Carolina as well.

Allan Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 02:03 PM EST

I agree with all the criticism in the recap and on this board, meaning that I hate everything about this show.

Shimper Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:04 AM EST

I HATE the constant panning away from the acts. It's okay to see the audience/judges' reactions, but I ONLY NEED A LITTLE OF IT. They should rename the show America's Got Reactions.

to BinkyM Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 06:52 AM EST

I beg to differ. While I agree with your sentiment, by NBC standards, Jerry, Sharon, Piers and dumbkoff ARE the talent. They are the folks paid by NBC. Sad isn't it.

BinkyM Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 10:24 PM EST

I'm with AC. We get to see sooooo little of the acts because the camera is too busy panning the audience, the judges, the family members, and Jerry Springer. I don't give a crap about those things; I want to see THE ACTS. That's what I tuned in for! If there's a troupe of dancers or tumblers or people doing amazing martial artsy things, LET ME SEE THEM, for crying out loud! I didn't tune in to see the audience, judges, or Jerry Springer! I get so frustrated at not being able to see the acts that I want to hit my television, and it's not my TV's fault I can't see the acts. NBC is giving me an ulcer with this stupid nonsense of depriving me of the talent (when we finally get to see some). What on earth is wrong with them? Why promise me talent and then not transmit it to my television? There's something wrong with this picture! (Hint to NBC: Piers, Sharon, David Hasselhoff, the audience, and Jerry Springer are NOT the talent, nor the reason we tune in.)

t bag Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 08:21 PM EST

America may have talent but it isn't here on NBC. Hasslehoff is a supreme DB.

AlexisStar Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 07:37 PM EST

I agree with everyone here. I live here in the dallas area and went to view the auditions live. I never even saw a clip of these duet singers who I think were mother and daughter. They were very good singers and had a great look. They never showed them not even a clip. Do they have the winner already picked out?

Genine Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 03:00 PM EST

There are thousands of REALLY talented people in the US why is it NBC and other networks think the no talents are more entertaining??! Why waste their and our time when someone worthwhile is not given a chance? They do the same thing on American Idol and I am getting very tired of it and am no longer a fan of either show.

To Babs Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:49 PM EST

And if you want to get blind drunk, add "This is what this show is about!!!!!!"

Happy Pants Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:47 PM EST

I hate this show and only look at it when nothing else is on. Hasslehoff is a pretentious boob. The sob stories are just unbelivable. And while I admire all our service people, I found it some what offensive that Jens showed up in uniform. Was he going to protect the audience from Hasselhoff.

AC Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:44 PM EST

I just wish they would show more of the acts. The camera spends so much time sweeping the audience, looking at Springer and the judges, that you hardly get any time to see the performance.

DanOregon Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:05 PM EST

Let's be honest, NBC will take a sob story over a superior talent every day of the week.
Anyone know how many people made it to Vegas? I'm guessing about 400-500 with all of the group acts? Did NBC really pay airfare and lodging for everyone?

Melinda65 Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 12:15 PM EST

Re: The Cadence and Piers and Sharon's responses to them; I don't know if it's a cultural difference, or it's ignorance of pop culture, but I couldn't believe that Sharon didn't think that they could sustain a 90-minute show, and that Piers thought that they needed backing music to be entertaining. If the show is trying to find the best American talent, shouldn't Americans do the judging? And perhaps Americans who possess some talent of their own?

Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST

The amazing thing about Jens' talent is that he can magically play the invisible bass and drums while playing guitar.

Babs Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST

Last night's show inspired me to start a new drinking game: one for every time the Hoff said "This is America!" or its ilk. The drinking game also increases the talent level of the performers. Yesh.

Melinda65 Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

Yes, I wish that they'd had half the audition shows so they could have wrapped up the show before the Olympics while giving us more of the talent and fewer of the "county fair acts", as my husband calls them.