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"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): : -- Here's a first look at the top 36 contestants on "American Idol."
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): : -- US Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): Season 8: Episode 19 -- The "American Idol" finalists talk to "The Insider" at their photoshoot!
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): : -- Former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry and his band perform their new single, "Over You," from the self-titled CD, "Daughtry."
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002): : -- Hannah Storm chats with "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson about his battle with diabetes and how he changed his lifestyle for the better.

Overview

User Rating:
4.9/10   6,477 votes
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Creator:
Simon Fuller
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Contact:
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | unknown full episode list
Release Date:
11 June 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Game-Show | Music | Reality-TV more
Tagline:
Thousands audition... Millions vote.... One wins. more
Plot:
Twelve finalists and/or future singers (six men and six women) who were selected from America, compete... more
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Awards:
Won 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 29 wins & 70 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5937 articles)
Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson Big Winners At American Music Awards
 (From MTV Music News. 23 November 2009, 9:31 AM, PST)
Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson Win Big at AMAs
 (From PEOPLE.com. 23 November 2009, 9:15 AM, PST)
User Comments:
What a joke more (126 total)

Cast

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Ryan Seacrest ... Himself - Host / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)
Simon Cowell ... Himself - Judge / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)

Paula Abdul ... Herself - Judge / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)
Randy Jackson ... Himself - Judge / ... (194 episodes, 2002-2009)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
American Idol (USA) (new title)
American Idol 2 (USA) (promotional title)
American Idol 3 (USA) (alternative title)
American Idol 4 (USA) (fourth season title)
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Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Malaysia:U | Singapore:PG | Australia:G (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG (audition segments)
Filming Locations:
Alex Theatre - 216 N. Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California, USA more
Company:
Fremantle Media North America more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
David Archuleta, 'Diana Degarmo' and Jordin Sparks are the three youngest contestants to make the Final Two. more
Quotes:
[says this catchphrase everytime before the intro credits begin]
Ryan Seacrest: This... is "American Idol"!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Community: Introduction to Film (#1.3)" (2009) more

FAQ

Who is the best selling contestant of American Idol?
Was Simon Cowell going to quit if Sanjaya won season 6?
What is 'Idol Gives Back'?
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User Comments

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13 out of 25 people found the following comment useful.
What a joke, 5 January 2007
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Author: irishninja1980 (bsbhater@excite.com) from Michigan City, Indiana

It's sad that so many talented, hard-working musicians out there have been busting their ass for years and can't get a break, while any soulless, talentless suburban poser can go on what is basically a nationally-televised karaoke contest, become the flavor of the month, and then be forgotten about six months later(unless you're Kelly Clarkson). I know it's already been said by another poster, but it's true: some of these people have played in small bands or had local solo gigs, some of them have potential, but the majority of them are a bunch of wannabes with no real talent. They don't have the dedication and desire it takes to build a lasting career in a notoriously fickle industry: they're in it for their 15 minutes of fame, and nothing more.

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