-Vh1 produced a talent competition called "In search of the New Partridge Family" where people competed to join a updated version of the hit 70's show. 16 year old Emma Stone, Known as Emily Stone in 2004, won a place as Teenage daughter Laurie partridge. The show was not picked up.
-Heather Morris did not make the top 20 of the dance show. Morris became a Beyonce backup dance in 2007, and was heavily featured in live performances of 2008's "Single Ladies". This lead to her being recruited to teach the single ladies dance to the cast of "Glee" , which lead to her landing the role as role Brittany on the show.