Not going to throw any cigars in the punchbowl. I just do not like "reality" shows and wish for more of the classic dramatic TV of yore---and which BBC still offers at times. That said---Susan Boyle---WOW.   

This has spread like wildfire on the internet and yesterday NPR covered it at length on radio---dare I say the wireless.

I watched it and was mesmerized.   Like the audience I thought--"...what the hell is this---another wannabe on a second rate (though popular) TV show.   It was like Toscanini had walked on stage wearing a mask and no one knew what greatness would follow. I can only hope she gains some fame and fortune from this since she has the talent that some of the "fluff" people (name your favorites---I nominate Hilton, Spears, etc;) do not.

Bill Hahn