The instantly-doomed American Song Contest really did seem like a good idea at the time: 56 states and territories competing for the hearts and minds of the public on NBC. The execution was not great, but we were pot-committed back in 2022 when we covered this pale imitation of Eurovision. What lessons can be learned before Asia tries its hand at the ESC formula?

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Revisiting the American Song Contest Part 2 Summary

  • Episode 5: That's Not My Jam (5:28)
  • Episode 6: Having Nunavut (27:17)
  • Episode 7: ......Trash (49:53)
  • Episode 8: Grahn Feenal (1:08:22)

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