American Idol: Summary
SUMMARY
- Airs Next:FOX at Tuesday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
- Status:Returning Series
- Premiered:June 11, 2002
American Idol was started as a spinoff of Pop Idol, a U.K. series with the same general format and also featuring Simon Cowell as a judge. It has since emerged as hit series in its own right, propelling FOX to the top of television rankings, inspiring various merchandise, and launching the careers of many hit-stars. This show also lead to a short-lived spinoff with younger singers called American Juniors.
The series is currently in its seventh season, featuring what the judges are describing as the best crop of new talent yet. Changes have been made to the season, with contestants allowed to play instruments during the program's famous "Hollywood Week" and a renewed focus on talent, rather than guest celebrities.
American Idol can generally be caught Tuesday and Wednesday nights on FOX. However, watch listings, as airings are often extended from their original broadcast times, to as much as two hours in length. You can also catch American Idol: Rewind in syndication, a program narrated by Clay Aiken, featuring the best of past seasons. American Idol is also available on DVD, and specials about the program are often seen on both TV Guide Channel and FOX Reality. This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal...
LAST EPISODE
And The Winner Is.........
The most anticipated night of the television season is here! The competition is down to two finalists but there can be only one American Idol. Find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on stage at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned.
Chris Daughtry (Interview 1)
Chris talks about what types of music he listens to, his approach and what he learned from the other guests.
- Posted: 12/19/06
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- 08/25/08 1:29 PM
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- Kristy Lee CookSeventh Place (Season 7) (photos)
- David Cook (III)Winner (Season 7) (photos)
- Clay AikenRunner-Up (Season 2) (photos)
- Antonella BarbaFifteenth Place (Season 6) (photos)
- Carly SmithsonSixth Place (Season 7) (photos)
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- The Bottom Line: "Better every season"07/29/08 05:01pm | report abuse
One of my all time fave reality shows. ...Continue »
- The Bottom Line: "Needs fine-tuning"07/15/08 08:38pm | report abuse
boring, and congratz ...Continue »
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