seconds, excluding the introduction, and each second is worth HK$100 in prize money. At the conclusion of each episode, the contestant with the longest act by duration was the night's winner and qualified for subsequent rounds, and eventually the final round, "Battle for the King" (). While the show was meant to be competitive, judges had been harsh to contestants that they "ding" out, and often make fun of them directly. A laugh track was heavily used instantly whenever one-liners or off-key singing was present, supplementing the studio audience's reactions. But sometimes it happened when the contestant was singing well but had an unusual appearance. Note that most Hong Kong variety shows use laugh tracks heavily for network purposes. Judges and guest judges Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Awards TVB Anniversary Awards (2005)Won: Best Variety or Informative ShowWon: Most Creative Program'Television Broadcast Limited ©MMV http://www.tvb.com See alsoThe Gong Show, another "survival type" talent competitionThe Voice'', a more traditional successor External links Minutes to Fame Official Website (Seasons 1 and 2) Minutes to Fame Official Website (Season 3) TVB original programming Talent shows