American Idol By Chelsea MacIntyre
About the show Facts Television shows and Network Film and Game Advancements Music
American Idol a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment Started 2002 Started 2002
Basis of the show Find new solo artists Find new solo artists Viewers vote weekly Viewers vote weekly Judges critique the performances Judges critique the performances The first place winner grand prize The first place winner grand prize
The Ratings Most watched TV series in the Nielsen ratings Most watched TV series in the Nielsen ratings Number one for seven consecutive seasons Number one for seven consecutive seasons "The most impactful show in the history of television." - Rival TV Executives
“It made sense for the network with the biggest hit in TV, which is a musical, to do something in that vein” - Ryan Murphy (Creator of Glee)
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Fox #1 TV network among young people years old “It saved Fox” Simon Fuller
Beyond the spin offs and games…
Kelly Clarkson 68 Awards won 50 Nominations
Jennifer Hudson 16 Awards won 23 Nominations
Carrie Underwood 72 Awards won 50 Nominations
Chris Daughtry 13 Awards won 12 Nominations
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