We Are Family

Has high hopes but the show moves so slowly. Three mystery singers and a large audience of a very eclectic group of potential players along with a couple of contestants who really have no impact on anything other that chewing up the clock. The rules are explained over and over along with what's next so many times but it's needed because some of it does not make sense and watching it just makes we hope any following episodes get cleaned up. It's sad that the longest lasting game shows are simple but they do not seem to get that. The host does on ok job and I get he likes his mom but I don't tune in for that stuff.

1- at the end of each segment explain all clues in detail. The six images displayed and the verbal clues by the visible singer and the answer given to momma prior to singing.

2- at the end of each singing segment also show each of the audience members that correctly identified the hidden famous singer. And especially do so at the end of the second singing segment, before the one contestant is to be announced for the opportunity to win the $100,000 grand prize. After each of the 2 singing segments, if there are a lot of people that correctly identified the hidden famous singer group them on screen in multiple screens. But at the end, regardless of how many correctly identified both singers, individually show each on screen.

3- at the end of the show, when you are recapping, show all three pairs of singers onscreen together again. One pair per frame.

All three of the production changes can be done in post, via editing and voice overs. So you can go back now and make the changes even after filming but before airing the show.

I don't usually leave reviews but I had to put one up to counterbalance the negative reviews this show is getting.

We only have two episodes of this show as of my writing, but I absolutely adore it already.

If you enjoy shows like The Masked Singer, or To Tell The Truth, you'll love this. It has the same host and his momma from To Tell The Truth.

It's pretty simple to understand the rules, and it's fun to guess who the secret celebrity is behind the screen. They are very recognizable celebrities as well. I won't name names, so I don't give away spoilers, but if you are interested in American pop culture, chances are you will know the celebrities without the blurb they give you to explain who they are.

Fun, and family friendly.

Like "The Masked Singer", this show features hidden celebrities. But on "The Masked Singer", the singers compete against each other; there are no contestants. "We Are Family" has an audience of 100 contestants and they compete for money. Also like "The Masked Singer", the hidden celebrities are not all Grammy-winning singers, and clues to their identities are provided.

Anthony Anderson hosts this show with the assistance of his mother, of course, where $150,000 is awarded each episode. In two rounds, relatives of celebrities sing alone and then in duet with their famous relatives. During this process, clues are given as to who is hidden behind a "super sphere", which sometimes reveals a silhouette of the celeb. In each round, contestants get two guesses.

At the end of round one, the contestants who guess correctly split $20,000. Those who guess correctly after round two split $30,000. The contestant who correctly guesses the fastest (in both rounds) becomes the "star player", who then plays alone trying to guess the identity of a final celebrity as he/she sings with a relative and five clues are given. The prize for guessing correctly after the first clue is $100,000. Lesser amounts are awarded after subsequent clues. An incorrect guess yields zero dollars. The audience remains the same over multiple episodes, so the contestants try to rack up money over the course of the season.

Two suggestions for viewers: 1) If you read the cast listing, there are spoilers and 2) some of the comments by the relatives could be red herrings.

This is an entertaining show. The vocal performances vary in quality, but they are mostly enjoyable. There are also some touching moments between family members. Along the way, Anderson solicits guesses from audience members, and some of them are plain stupid.

This is a knock off of the masked singer, and a poor one at that. All the scripted fake omg moments, holding their breath, super excited to find out who is someone's celebrity relative?

They are truly out of ideas for this one to make the cut for new television shows. Rehash of a rehash type show over hyped and promoted all out to garner some sort of attention.

This is a knock off of the masked singer, and a poor one at that. All the scripted fake omg moments, holding their breath, super excited to find out who is someone's celebrity relative?

They are truly out of ideas for this one to make the cut for new television shows. Rehash of a rehash type show over hyped and promoted all out to garner some sort of attention.