6 reasons to watch Knock Knock Live this Summer

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Summer used to be filled with boring TV reruns and lame space fillers. After cable networks started snatching viewers away with popular summertime programming, broadcast networks took notice and decided to take a chance on some new alternatives.

Summer eventually became a vibrant breeding ground for all sorts of unscripted series and competition shows: Big Brother, Survivor, American Idol and plenty of others all had summer as their launching pad.

This year, the sounds of summer will include a knock on the door — literally. FOX’s new Knock Knock Live — airing live Tuesdays at 9pmET beginning July 21 — will feature host Ryan Seacrest surprising unsuspecting people by granting them wishes and awarding them big prizes for answering a simple knock on their door at home.

There’s more to it, of course. But here are six reasons to pay attention to the show:

1. It’s Live (Well … At Least On The East Coast).
You never know what might happen on live TV. But Seacrest’s seasoned exuberance has been able to handle just about anything on a live show — whether it’s the live editions of American Idol or the party-on atmosphere of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.

2. At Least It’s Not An American Idol Spinoff.
Anyone remember American Juniors? Back in 2003, FOX thought that Seacrest hosting an Idol spinoff competition featuring young kids would be a sure-fire hit. Not true.

3. Everyone Loves A Surprise.
Audiences like to root for an underdog. And part of the premise of Knock Knock Live is to bring a boost to the lives of those who really need help. Prepare for a few heartstrings to be tugged.

4. Star Power.
Although Seacrest will be in a Los Angeles studio during each show, the Knock Knock Live team will include celebrities showing up at people’s doorsteps to make their dreams come true. Seacrest has lots of celebrity pals. And they’ll be happy to help out (including Kellie Pickler, ADrienne Bailon, Ross Matthews).

5. Don’t Ignore That Knock On Your Own Door.
If you’re in the middle of watching Knock Knock Live and someone knocks at your door, you’d better answer it … because, well, you never know …

6. It’s Yet Another Gig For Ryan Seacrest.
FOX has already announced that the next season of American Idol will be its last. So you just knew that Seacrest would need something else to do. After all, between being a regular TV host (American Idol, E! News, E! Live From the Red Carpet, The Million Second Quiz), a TV producer (Keeping Up With the Kardashians, I Wanna Marry “Harry,” Shahs of Sunset, Mixology) and also a syndicated daily and weekly radio host (On Air With Ryan Seacrest, American Top 40 With Ryan Seacrest), he just doesn’t have enough on his plate.

 

17 Comments

    • I watch Knock Knock and it is awesome what you did for the familys, I would love to surprise my brother for I come from a big family and lost the only bread winner which was my mom. Although my big brother then and still try to fix though shoes for he’s a college graduate although he didn’t get a job in the field for which he major, he needed work now. He’s is always helping other for we all had to stay with him through the years and now the house is in need of repair, that what I would like to surprise with and a much needed vacation which I know he never taken.

  1. I,m watching knock knock live for my mother she needs help with fixing her house she doesn’t have the money sense she lost my father two years ago we would like you to come knock on hour door.

  2. Hi I’m a mother of three kids: 5, 3 and 2, my husband has been deployed for 2 years now. Am so tied and I need a break. Please help.

  3. I would love to meet someone famous & would love to help my daughter who lives with me in a rental house with her 2 kids,she is pregnant with twins. She works a job but not sure how long she will be able to work. I also am raising my 16 year old grandson. My husband works hard to keep food on table. But drives a junky car. We have struggled for years but he doesn’t have good health but still works every day!

  4. I’m watching knock knock what a great show and what they do for people I wish something Like this for me and,my family we are unemployed and our house is falling apart and we have a 12 yr old girl and a 30 yr old,mentally challenged boy and would love to be able to fix our house up and make it better for them to live in

  5. I love this show and I would love to be on your show. I am recently separated from a fifteen year relationship. I am living on minimal income and trying to start over again in my senior years. I would to see Clint Eastwood again after the old days from Rawhide .

  6. I am watching knock knock and I love this show I am recently separated from a relationship of 15 years and am struggling to start over in my senior years. In my younger years I knew Clint Eastwood and I wish i could see him again and let him know I am so glad to see where he is gone from the old Rawhide days.

  7. Watching the show and wanted to hopefully be a winner with Knock Knock!!! Hoping to get my Masters in Education. I’m a middle school 8th grade teacher….

  8. I’m watching knock knock live at this moment and would like to add my name and address for a chance to win cash to pay off my student loan. I will love to go back to Colledge to earn my masters degree in computer science. But I can’t until I pay off my current loan.

  9. I also just saw your advertisement for the new show knock knock live. I am interested in finding out how I can enter my son in hopes that he can win money or professional video equipment to complete his videograghy business. Thank you!!!!! Sincerely, Kimberly McKoy in North Carolina!!!!!!!

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