You Write the Songs

You Write the Songs
Created by	Al Masini
Developed by	Bob Banner
Presented by	Ben Vereen
Country of origin	United States
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	26
Production
Running time	30 minutes
Production company(s)	Bob Banner Associates Television Program Enterprises
Release
Original network	Syndicated
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	1986 – 1987

You Write the Songs is an American music competition series that aired in syndication from 1986 to 1987 for a total of 26 episodes.

Format

Each week three amateur songwriters had their original song performed by the shows regular singers, all of whom were alummi of Star Search, the songs were then judged by a rotating celebrity panel with the winners advancing toward a $100,000 grand prize.

Among the celebrities who appeared as judges were Smokey Robinson, Whitney Houston, Melissa Manchester, and Neil Sedaka.

Host

Ben Vereen

Regulars

• Sam Harris
• Monica Page
• Kenny James
• Catte Adams
• The New Song Dancers