Question: Which television network aired the Winter Olympics in 2010?

Answer: NBC

network. Overall ratings for the season were down 10% from the sixth season, which is in line with the fall in viewership across all networks due in part to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. The declining trend however continued into the eighth season, as total viewers numbers fell by 5–10% for early episodes compared to the seventh season, and by 9% for the finale. In the ninth season, "Idol" six-year extended streak of perfection in the ratings was broken, when NBC's coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 beat "Idol" in the same time slot with


Question: Which television network originally aired All in the Family?

Answer: CBS

30.1 million viewers over "Idol"'s 18.4 million. Nevertheless, "American Idol" overall finished its ninth season as the most watched TV series for the sixth year running, breaking the previous record of five consecutive seasons achieved by CBS' "All in the Family" and NBC's "The Cosby Show". In the tenth season, the total viewer numbers for the first week of shows fell 12–13%, and by up to 23% in the 18–49 demo compared to the ninth season. Later episodes, however, retained viewers better, and the season ended on a high with a significant increase in viewership for the finale – up


Question: What finally beat Idol in the ratings during season nine?

Answer: 2010 Winter Olympics

network. Overall ratings for the season were down 10% from the sixth season, which is in line with the fall in viewership across all networks due in part to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. The declining trend however continued into the eighth season, as total viewers numbers fell by 5–10% for early episodes compared to the seventh season, and by 9% for the finale. In the ninth season, "Idol" six-year extended streak of perfection in the ratings was broken, when NBC's coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 beat "Idol" in the same time slot with


Question: How many people watched the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 as compared to the 18.4 million who tuned into Idol?

Answer: 30.1 million

30.1 million viewers over "Idol"'s 18.4 million. Nevertheless, "American Idol" overall finished its ninth season as the most watched TV series for the sixth year running, breaking the previous record of five consecutive seasons achieved by CBS' "All in the Family" and NBC's "The Cosby Show". In the tenth season, the total viewer numbers for the first week of shows fell 12–13%, and by up to 23% in the 18–49 demo compared to the ninth season. Later episodes, however, retained viewers better, and the season ended on a high with a significant increase in viewership for the finale – up


Question: At the end of season nine, American Idol remained on top as the most watched show for how many years in a row?

Answer: six

network. Overall ratings for the season were down 10% from the sixth season, which is in line with the fall in viewership across all networks due in part to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. The declining trend however continued into the eighth season, as total viewers numbers fell by 5–10% for early episodes compared to the seventh season, and by 9% for the finale. In the ninth season, "Idol" six-year extended streak of perfection in the ratings was broken, when NBC's coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 beat "Idol" in the same time slot with


Question: What was the average age of American Idols viewers in its first season?

Answer: 32.1

12% for the adults 18–49 demographic and a 21% increase in total viewers from the ninth season finale. While the overall viewer number has increased this season, its viewer demographics have continued to age year on year – the median age this season was 47.2 compared to a median age of 32.1 in its first season. The demographics also became "whiter" over time and less diverse. Nevertheless, in the 2010–11 television season, Fox maintained its lead on over other networks with its seventh consecutive season of victory overall in the 18–49 demographic ratings in the United States. The eleventh season,


Question: What is the median age of viewers this season?

Answer: 47.2

12% for the adults 18–49 demographic and a 21% increase in total viewers from the ninth season finale. While the overall viewer number has increased this season, its viewer demographics have continued to age year on year – the median age this season was 47.2 compared to a median age of 32.1 in its first season. The demographics also became "whiter" over time and less diverse. Nevertheless, in the 2010–11 television season, Fox maintained its lead on over other networks with its seventh consecutive season of victory overall in the 18–49 demographic ratings in the United States. The eleventh season,


Question: What was the median age for viewers for season one?

Answer: 32.1

12% for the adults 18–49 demographic and a 21% increase in total viewers from the ninth season finale. While the overall viewer number has increased this season, its viewer demographics have continued to age year on year – the median age this season was 47.2 compared to a median age of 32.1 in its first season. The demographics also became "whiter" over time and less diverse. Nevertheless, in the 2010–11 television season, Fox maintained its lead on over other networks with its seventh consecutive season of victory overall in the 18–49 demographic ratings in the United States. The eleventh season,


Question: For how many years was American Idol the top rated show on television?

Answer: eight

however, suffered a steep drop in ratings, a drop attributed by some to the arrival of new shows such as "The Voice" and "The X-Factor". The ratings for the first two episodes of the eleventh season fell 16–21% in overall viewer numbers and 24–27% in the 18/49 demo, while the season finale fell 27% in total viewer number and 30% in the 18–49 demo. The average viewership for the season fell below 20 million viewers the first time since 2003, a drop of 23% in total viewers and 30% in the 18/49 demo. For the first time in eight years,


Question: What program saw more viewers than American Idol this season?

Answer: Sunday Night Football

"American Idol" lost the leading position in both the total viewers number and the 18/49 demo, coming in second to "NBC Sunday Night Football", although the strengths of "Idol" in its second year in the Wednesday-Thursday primetime slots helped Fox achieve the longest period of 18–49 demographic victory in the Nielsen ratings, standing at 8 straight years from 2004 to 2012. The loss of viewers continued into the twelfth season, which saw the show hitting a number of series low in the 18–49 demo. The finale had 7.2 million fewer viewers than the previous season, and saw a drop of


Question: How long did Fox reign in the 18-49 demographics in the Nielsen ratings?

Answer: eight years

however, suffered a steep drop in ratings, a drop attributed by some to the arrival of new shows such as "The Voice" and "The X-Factor". The ratings for the first two episodes of the eleventh season fell 16–21% in overall viewer numbers and 24–27% in the 18/49 demo, while the season finale fell 27% in total viewer number and 30% in the 18–49 demo. The average viewership for the season fell below 20 million viewers the first time since 2003, a drop of 23% in total viewers and 30% in the 18/49 demo. For the first time in eight years,


Question: How many people on average watched season 12 of American Idol?

Answer: 13.3 million

44% in the 18–49 demo. The season viewers averaged at 13.3 million, a drop of 24% from the previous season. The thirteenth season suffered a huge decline in the 18–49 demographic, a drop of 28% from the twelfth season, and "American Idol" lost its Top 10 position in the Nielsen ratings by the end of the 2013–14 television season for the first time since its entry to the rankings in 2003 as a result, and never regained its Top 10 position by the series' end in 2016. The continuing decline influenced further changes for the fourteenth season, including the loss


Question: During which season did American Idol fall out of the top ten shows in ratings?

Answer: 13

a number of highly successful recording artists, such as Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood, as well as others of varying notability. The alumni of the show had received between them 54 Grammy nominations and 13 Grammy awards by the end of the show in 2016, with Carrie Underwood winning seven. Various "American Idol" alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the "Billboard" charts in its first 10 years, and 458 by its last year of broadcast in 2016, with 100 achieved by Kelly Clarkson alone. According


Question: When did American Idol first air on television?

Answer: 2002

was down 11% among total viewers, and the results show in which Kristy Lee Cook was eliminated delivered its lowest-rated Wednesday show among the 18–34 demo since the first season in 2002. However, the ratings rebounded for the seventh-season finale with the excitement over the battle of the Davids, and improved over the sixth season as the series' third most watched finale. The strong finish of season seven also helped Fox become the most watched TV network in the country for the first time since its inception, a first ever in American television history for a non-Big Three major broadcast


Question: The season finale for season 12 had how many fewer viewers than season 11?

Answer: 7.2 million

"American Idol" lost the leading position in both the total viewers number and the 18/49 demo, coming in second to "NBC Sunday Night Football", although the strengths of "Idol" in its second year in the Wednesday-Thursday primetime slots helped Fox achieve the longest period of 18–49 demographic victory in the Nielsen ratings, standing at 8 straight years from 2004 to 2012. The loss of viewers continued into the twelfth season, which saw the show hitting a number of series low in the 18–49 demo. The finale had 7.2 million fewer viewers than the previous season, and saw a drop of


Question: How many viewers watched on average this season?

Answer: 13.3 million

44% in the 18–49 demo. The season viewers averaged at 13.3 million, a drop of 24% from the previous season. The thirteenth season suffered a huge decline in the 18–49 demographic, a drop of 28% from the twelfth season, and "American Idol" lost its Top 10 position in the Nielsen ratings by the end of the 2013–14 television season for the first time since its entry to the rankings in 2003 as a result, and never regained its Top 10 position by the series' end in 2016. The continuing decline influenced further changes for the fourteenth season, including the loss


Question: What drink company ended its relationship with American Idol during season 14?

Answer: Coca-Cola

of Coca-Cola as the show's major sponsor, and a decision to only broadcast one, two-hour show per week during the top 12 rounds (with results from the previous week integrated into the performance show, rather than having a separate results show). On May 11, 2015, prior to the fourteenth-season finale, Fox announced that the fifteenth season of "American Idol" would be its last. Despite these changes, the show's ratings would decline more sharply. The fourteenth-season finale was the lowest-rated finale ever, with an average of only 8.03 million viewers watching the finale. The show's ratings, however, rebounded in its final


Question: How many people watched American Idols finale in season 14?

Answer: 8.03 million

of Coca-Cola as the show's major sponsor, and a decision to only broadcast one, two-hour show per week during the top 12 rounds (with results from the previous week integrated into the performance show, rather than having a separate results show). On May 11, 2015, prior to the fourteenth-season finale, Fox announced that the fifteenth season of "American Idol" would be its last. Despite these changes, the show's ratings would decline more sharply. The fourteenth-season finale was the lowest-rated finale ever, with an average of only 8.03 million viewers watching the finale. The show's ratings, however, rebounded in its final


Question: After what season will American Idol be cancelled?

Answer: 15

airing is delayed, the shows may sometimes be combined into one episode to summarize the results. In Italy, the twelfth season was broadcast by La3. American Idol American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle USA and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It initially aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. On March 11, 2018, the sixteenth season debuted on ABC. It started as an addition to the "Idols" format that was based on "Pop Idol" from British television, and became one


Question: When did Fox announce the following season would be Idol's last?

Answer: May 11, 2015

of Coca-Cola as the show's major sponsor, and a decision to only broadcast one, two-hour show per week during the top 12 rounds (with results from the previous week integrated into the performance show, rather than having a separate results show). On May 11, 2015, prior to the fourteenth-season finale, Fox announced that the fifteenth season of "American Idol" would be its last. Despite these changes, the show's ratings would decline more sharply. The fourteenth-season finale was the lowest-rated finale ever, with an average of only 8.03 million viewers watching the finale. The show's ratings, however, rebounded in its final


Question: How many people watched the season 14 finale?

Answer: 8.03 million

of Coca-Cola as the show's major sponsor, and a decision to only broadcast one, two-hour show per week during the top 12 rounds (with results from the previous week integrated into the performance show, rather than having a separate results show). On May 11, 2015, prior to the fourteenth-season finale, Fox announced that the fifteenth season of "American Idol" would be its last. Despite these changes, the show's ratings would decline more sharply. The fourteenth-season finale was the lowest-rated finale ever, with an average of only 8.03 million viewers watching the finale. The show's ratings, however, rebounded in its final


Question: For how many years was American Idol the highest rated reality show on television?

Answer: 9

was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts. "Idol Gives Back" returned on April 9, 2008, and raised $64 million for charity. The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.


Question: For how many years was Fox the highest rated network with young adults because of American Idol?

Answer: 8

"American Idol" lost the leading position in both the total viewers number and the 18/49 demo, coming in second to "NBC Sunday Night Football", although the strengths of "Idol" in its second year in the Wednesday-Thursday primetime slots helped Fox achieve the longest period of 18–49 demographic victory in the Nielsen ratings, standing at 8 straight years from 2004 to 2012. The loss of viewers continued into the twelfth season, which saw the show hitting a number of series low in the 18–49 demo. The finale had 7.2 million fewer viewers than the previous season, and saw a drop of


Question: What television network originally aired the show Glee?

Answer: Fox

TV network amongst adults 18–49, the key demographic coveted by advertisers, for an unprecedented eight consecutive years by 2012. Its success also helped lift the ratings of other shows that were scheduled around it such as "House" and "Bones", and "Idol", for years, had become Fox's strongest platform primetime television program for promoting eventual hit shows of the 2010s (of the same network) such as "Glee" and "New Girl". The show, its creator Simon Fuller claimed, "saved Fox". The show's massive success in the mid-2000s to early 2010s spawned a number of imitating singing-competition shows, such as "Rock Star", "Nashville


Question: What television network originally aired the show House?

Answer: Fox

TV network amongst adults 18–49, the key demographic coveted by advertisers, for an unprecedented eight consecutive years by 2012. Its success also helped lift the ratings of other shows that were scheduled around it such as "House" and "Bones", and "Idol", for years, had become Fox's strongest platform primetime television program for promoting eventual hit shows of the 2010s (of the same network) such as "Glee" and "New Girl". The show, its creator Simon Fuller claimed, "saved Fox". The show's massive success in the mid-2000s to early 2010s spawned a number of imitating singing-competition shows, such as "Rock Star", "Nashville


Question: Who created American Idol?

Answer: Simon Fuller

TV network amongst adults 18–49, the key demographic coveted by advertisers, for an unprecedented eight consecutive years by 2012. Its success also helped lift the ratings of other shows that were scheduled around it such as "House" and "Bones", and "Idol", for years, had become Fox's strongest platform primetime television program for promoting eventual hit shows of the 2010s (of the same network) such as "Glee" and "New Girl". The show, its creator Simon Fuller claimed, "saved Fox". The show's massive success in the mid-2000s to early 2010s spawned a number of imitating singing-competition shows, such as "Rock Star", "Nashville


Question: What dancing show featuring celebrities has been helped by American Idol?

Answer: Dancing with the Stars

Star", "The Voice", "Rising Star", "The Sing-Off", and "The X Factor". The number of imitative singing shows on American television had reached 17 by its final year in 2016. Its format also served as a blueprint for non-singing TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance", most of which contribute to the current highly competitive reality TV landscape on American television. As one of the most successful shows on U.S. television history, "American Idol" had a strong impact not just on television, but also in the wider world of entertainment. It helped create


Question: What is another singing show similar to American Idol?

Answer: The Voice

Star", "The Voice", "Rising Star", "The Sing-Off", and "The X Factor". The number of imitative singing shows on American television had reached 17 by its final year in 2016. Its format also served as a blueprint for non-singing TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance", most of which contribute to the current highly competitive reality TV landscape on American television. As one of the most successful shows on U.S. television history, "American Idol" had a strong impact not just on television, but also in the wider world of entertainment. It helped create


Question: What show helped launched the career of Kelly Clarkson?

Answer: American Idol

Star", "The Voice", "Rising Star", "The Sing-Off", and "The X Factor". The number of imitative singing shows on American television had reached 17 by its final year in 2016. Its format also served as a blueprint for non-singing TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance", most of which contribute to the current highly competitive reality TV landscape on American television. As one of the most successful shows on U.S. television history, "American Idol" had a strong impact not just on television, but also in the wider world of entertainment. It helped create


Question: What show helped launched the career of Carrie Underwood?

Answer: American Idol

Star", "The Voice", "Rising Star", "The Sing-Off", and "The X Factor". The number of imitative singing shows on American television had reached 17 by its final year in 2016. Its format also served as a blueprint for non-singing TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance", most of which contribute to the current highly competitive reality TV landscape on American television. As one of the most successful shows on U.S. television history, "American Idol" had a strong impact not just on television, but also in the wider world of entertainment. It helped create


Question: What show helped launched the career of Daughtry?

Answer: American Idol

Star", "The Voice", "Rising Star", "The Sing-Off", and "The X Factor". The number of imitative singing shows on American television had reached 17 by its final year in 2016. Its format also served as a blueprint for non-singing TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance", most of which contribute to the current highly competitive reality TV landscape on American television. As one of the most successful shows on U.S. television history, "American Idol" had a strong impact not just on television, but also in the wider world of entertainment. It helped create


Question: Who is the president of Mediabase?

Answer: Rich Meyer

to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selling albums and singles. In 2007, "American Idol" alums accounted for 2.1% of all music sales. Its alumni have a massive impact on radio; in 2007, "American Idol" had become "a dominant force in radio" according to the president of the research company Mediabase which monitors radio stations Rich Meyer. By 2010, four winners each had more than a million radio spins, with Kelly Clarkson leading the field with over four million spins. At the end of the show's


Question: Who was the most successful American Idol winner on radio as of 2010?

Answer: Kelly Clarkson

to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selling albums and singles. In 2007, "American Idol" alums accounted for 2.1% of all music sales. Its alumni have a massive impact on radio; in 2007, "American Idol" had become "a dominant force in radio" according to the president of the research company Mediabase which monitors radio stations Rich Meyer. By 2010, four winners each had more than a million radio spins, with Kelly Clarkson leading the field with over four million spins. At the end of the show's


Question: How many number ones have Idol singers achieved on Billboard charts in just the first ten years?

Answer: 345

a number of highly successful recording artists, such as Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood, as well as others of varying notability. The alumni of the show had received between them 54 Grammy nominations and 13 Grammy awards by the end of the show in 2016, with Carrie Underwood winning seven. Various "American Idol" alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the "Billboard" charts in its first 10 years, and 458 by its last year of broadcast in 2016, with 100 achieved by Kelly Clarkson alone. According


Question: Who authored books on Billboard charts?

Answer: Fred Bronson

to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selling albums and singles. In 2007, "American Idol" alums accounted for 2.1% of all music sales. Its alumni have a massive impact on radio; in 2007, "American Idol" had become "a dominant force in radio" according to the president of the research company Mediabase which monitors radio stations Rich Meyer. By 2010, four winners each had more than a million radio spins, with Kelly Clarkson leading the field with over four million spins. At the end of the show's


Question: How many contestants had at least one million radio spins by 2010?

Answer: four

to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selling albums and singles. In 2007, "American Idol" alums accounted for 2.1% of all music sales. Its alumni have a massive impact on radio; in 2007, "American Idol" had become "a dominant force in radio" according to the president of the research company Mediabase which monitors radio stations Rich Meyer. By 2010, four winners each had more than a million radio spins, with Kelly Clarkson leading the field with over four million spins. At the end of the show's


Question: Which American Idol contestant won an Oscar for Dreamgirls?

Answer: Jennifer Hudson

work in television and films, the most notable being Jennifer Hudson who, on the recommendation of the "Idol" vocal coach Debra Byrd, won a role in "Dreamgirls" and subsequently received an Academy Award for her performance. The dominance of "American Idol" in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By the seventh season, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its ad revenue alone, not including ancillary


Question: What job does Debra Byrd do on American Idol?

Answer: vocal coach

work in television and films, the most notable being Jennifer Hudson who, on the recommendation of the "Idol" vocal coach Debra Byrd, won a role in "Dreamgirls" and subsequently received an Academy Award for her performance. The dominance of "American Idol" in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By the seventh season, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its ad revenue alone, not including ancillary


Question: In what area of the entertainment industry have some Idol contestants found success?

Answer: musical theatre

run, Idol's contestants have sold more than 60 million albums in the US, resulting in more than 80 Platinum records and 95 Gold records. Its participants have generated more than 450 Billboard No. 1 hits and sold more than 260 million digital downloads. The impact of "American Idol" was also strongly felt in musical theatre, where many of "Idol" alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former "American Idol" contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. The casting of a popular "Idol" contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales. Other alumni have gone on to


Question: Which Idol won an Academy Award?

Answer: Jennifer Hudson

work in television and films, the most notable being Jennifer Hudson who, on the recommendation of the "Idol" vocal coach Debra Byrd, won a role in "Dreamgirls" and subsequently received an Academy Award for her performance. The dominance of "American Idol" in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By the seventh season, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its ad revenue alone, not including ancillary


Question: What film did Jennifer Hudson win an Academy Award for?

Answer: Dreamgirls

work in television and films, the most notable being Jennifer Hudson who, on the recommendation of the "Idol" vocal coach Debra Byrd, won a role in "Dreamgirls" and subsequently received an Academy Award for her performance. The dominance of "American Idol" in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By the seventh season, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its ad revenue alone, not including ancillary


Question: Who recommended the role for Hudon?

Answer: Debra Byrd

work in television and films, the most notable being Jennifer Hudson who, on the recommendation of the "Idol" vocal coach Debra Byrd, won a role in "Dreamgirls" and subsequently received an Academy Award for her performance. The dominance of "American Idol" in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By the seventh season, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its ad revenue alone, not including ancillary


Question: What publication does Ken Tucker work for?

Answer: Entertainment Weekly

season, and ended its run in 2016 as Fox's first ever program to conclude its run without dropping from the Nielsen Top 30 most watched television shows in each of its seasons. Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of "Entertainment Weekly" considered that "As TV, "American Idol" is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a "sadistic musical bake-off", and "a romp in humiliation". Other aspects of the show have attracted criticisms. The product placement


Question: Which journalist felt Idol produced entertaining TV more than entertaining music?

Answer: Ken Tucker

season, and ended its run in 2016 as Fox's first ever program to conclude its run without dropping from the Nielsen Top 30 most watched television shows in each of its seasons. Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of "Entertainment Weekly" considered that "As TV, "American Idol" is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a "sadistic musical bake-off", and "a romp in humiliation". Other aspects of the show have attracted criticisms. The product placement


Question: Which publication did Tucker work for?

Answer: Entertainment Weekly

season, and ended its run in 2016 as Fox's first ever program to conclude its run without dropping from the Nielsen Top 30 most watched television shows in each of its seasons. Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of "Entertainment Weekly" considered that "As TV, "American Idol" is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a "sadistic musical bake-off", and "a romp in humiliation". Other aspects of the show have attracted criticisms. The product placement


Question: Who called American Idol a conniving multimedia monster?

Answer: Karla Peterson

in the show in particular was noted, and some critics were harsh about what they perceived as its blatant commercial calculations – Karla Peterson of "The San Diego Union-Tribune" charged that "American Idol" is "a conniving multimedia monster" that has "absorbed the sin of our debauched culture and spit them out in a lump of reconstituted evil". The decision to send the first season winner to sing the national anthem at the Lincoln Memorial on the first anniversary of the September 11 attacks in 2002 was also poorly received by many. Lisa de Moraes of "The Washington Post" noted sarcastically


Question: What publication does Michael Slezak write for?

Answer: Entertainment Weekly

positive, Michael Slezak, again of "Entertainment Weekly", thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, "Idol" provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Crow, who was later to act as a mentor on the show, however took the view that the show "undermines art in every way and promotes commercialism". Pop music critic Ann Powers nevertheless suggested that Idol has "reshaped the American songbook", "led us toward a new way of viewing ourselves in relationship to mainstream popular culture", and connects "the classic Hollywood dream to the


Question: Who was accused of being mean and cruel on American Idol?

Answer: Simon Cowell

multicentered popular culture of the future." Others focused on the personalities in the show; Ramin Setoodeh of "Newsweek" accused judge Simon Cowell's cruel critiques in the show of helping to establish in the wider world a culture of meanness, that "Simon Cowell has dragged the rest of us in the mud with him." Some such as singer John Mayer disparaged the contestants, suggesting that those who appeared on "Idol" are not real artists with self-respect. Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the


Question: What singer had bad things to say about contestants on American Idol?

Answer: John Mayer

multicentered popular culture of the future." Others focused on the personalities in the show; Ramin Setoodeh of "Newsweek" accused judge Simon Cowell's cruel critiques in the show of helping to establish in the wider world a culture of meanness, that "Simon Cowell has dragged the rest of us in the mud with him." Some such as singer John Mayer disparaged the contestants, suggesting that those who appeared on "Idol" are not real artists with self-respect. Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the


Question: What magazine does Ramin Wetoodeh write for?

Answer: Newsweek

multicentered popular culture of the future." Others focused on the personalities in the show; Ramin Setoodeh of "Newsweek" accused judge Simon Cowell's cruel critiques in the show of helping to establish in the wider world a culture of meanness, that "Simon Cowell has dragged the rest of us in the mud with him." Some such as singer John Mayer disparaged the contestants, suggesting that those who appeared on "Idol" are not real artists with self-respect. Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the


Question: Sheryl Crow felt the show undermined art and promoted what?

Answer: commercialism

positive, Michael Slezak, again of "Entertainment Weekly", thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, "Idol" provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Crow, who was later to act as a mentor on the show, however took the view that the show "undermines art in every way and promotes commercialism". Pop music critic Ann Powers nevertheless suggested that Idol has "reshaped the American songbook", "led us toward a new way of viewing ourselves in relationship to mainstream popular culture", and connects "the classic Hollywood dream to the


Question: Who said that American Idol has reshaped the American songbook?

Answer: Ann Powers

positive, Michael Slezak, again of "Entertainment Weekly", thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, "Idol" provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Crow, who was later to act as a mentor on the show, however took the view that the show "undermines art in every way and promotes commercialism". Pop music critic Ann Powers nevertheless suggested that Idol has "reshaped the American songbook", "led us toward a new way of viewing ourselves in relationship to mainstream popular culture", and connects "the classic Hollywood dream to the


Question: Which singer said the contestants are not real artists with self respect?

Answer: John Mayer

multicentered popular culture of the future." Others focused on the personalities in the show; Ramin Setoodeh of "Newsweek" accused judge Simon Cowell's cruel critiques in the show of helping to establish in the wider world a culture of meanness, that "Simon Cowell has dragged the rest of us in the mud with him." Some such as singer John Mayer disparaged the contestants, suggesting that those who appeared on "Idol" are not real artists with self-respect. Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the


Question: What famous singer declined an offer to be a judge on American Idol after having been a mentor?

Answer: Elton John

has been a cause of resentment for some in the industry. LeAnn Rimes, commenting on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill in 2006, said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award". It is a common theme that has been echoed by many others. Elton John, who had appeared as a mentor in the show but turned down an offer to be a judge on "American Idol", commenting on talent shows in general, said that "there have been some good acts but the only way to sustain


Question: What year did Carrie Underwood win a Country Music Award for Best Female Artist?

Answer: 2006

has been a cause of resentment for some in the industry. LeAnn Rimes, commenting on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill in 2006, said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award". It is a common theme that has been echoed by many others. Elton John, who had appeared as a mentor in the show but turned down an offer to be a judge on "American Idol", commenting on talent shows in general, said that "there have been some good acts but the only way to sustain


Question: What singer criticized Carrie Underwood for winning a Country Music Award?

Answer: LeAnn Rimes

has been a cause of resentment for some in the industry. LeAnn Rimes, commenting on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill in 2006, said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award". It is a common theme that has been echoed by many others. Elton John, who had appeared as a mentor in the show but turned down an offer to be a judge on "American Idol", commenting on talent shows in general, said that "there have been some good acts but the only way to sustain


Question: Who felt that American Idol helped the true art form of music get lost?

Answer: Usher

multicentered popular culture of the future." Others focused on the personalities in the show; Ramin Setoodeh of "Newsweek" accused judge Simon Cowell's cruel critiques in the show of helping to establish in the wider world a culture of meanness, that "Simon Cowell has dragged the rest of us in the mud with him." Some such as singer John Mayer disparaged the contestants, suggesting that those who appeared on "Idol" are not real artists with self-respect. Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the


Question: Who won the Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards in 2006?

Answer: Carrie Underwood

has been a cause of resentment for some in the industry. LeAnn Rimes, commenting on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill in 2006, said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award". It is a common theme that has been echoed by many others. Elton John, who had appeared as a mentor in the show but turned down an offer to be a judge on "American Idol", commenting on talent shows in general, said that "there have been some good acts but the only way to sustain


Question: Who did Carrie beat out for the award?

Answer: Faith Hill

has been a cause of resentment for some in the industry. LeAnn Rimes, commenting on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill in 2006, said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award". It is a common theme that has been echoed by many others. Elton John, who had appeared as a mentor in the show but turned down an offer to be a judge on "American Idol", commenting on talent shows in general, said that "there have been some good acts but the only way to sustain


Question: Who said that Carrie had not paid her dues to win that award?

Answer: LeAnn Rimes

has been a cause of resentment for some in the industry. LeAnn Rimes, commenting on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill in 2006, said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award". It is a common theme that has been echoed by many others. Elton John, who had appeared as a mentor in the show but turned down an offer to be a judge on "American Idol", commenting on talent shows in general, said that "there have been some good acts but the only way to sustain


Question: Who was a mentor but later turned down the opportunity to judge Idol?

Answer: Elton John

has been a cause of resentment for some in the industry. LeAnn Rimes, commenting on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill in 2006, said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award". It is a common theme that has been echoed by many others. Elton John, who had appeared as a mentor in the show but turned down an offer to be a judge on "American Idol", commenting on talent shows in general, said that "there have been some good acts but the only way to sustain


Question: Which music genre has had the most success from American Idol?

Answer: country

its impact is felt particularly strongly in the country music format. According to a CMT exec, reflecting on the success of Idol alumni in the country genre, "if you want to try and get famous fast by going to a cattle call audition on TV, Idol reasonably remains the first choice for anyone", and that country music and Idol "go together well". "American Idol" was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and


Question: Which genre has felt the impact of Idol the most?

Answer: country music

its impact is felt particularly strongly in the country music format. According to a CMT exec, reflecting on the success of Idol alumni in the country genre, "if you want to try and get famous fast by going to a cattle call audition on TV, Idol reasonably remains the first choice for anyone", and that country music and Idol "go together well". "American Idol" was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and


Question: How many nominations has American Idol received for Outstanding Reality Competition Program?

Answer: 9

was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts. "Idol Gives Back" returned on April 9, 2008, and raised $64 million for charity. The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.


Question: What director win an Emmy Award for his work on American Idol?

Answer: Bruce Gower

its impact is felt particularly strongly in the country music format. According to a CMT exec, reflecting on the success of Idol alumni in the country genre, "if you want to try and get famous fast by going to a cattle call audition on TV, Idol reasonably remains the first choice for anyone", and that country music and Idol "go together well". "American Idol" was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and


Question: How many total Emmy Awards has American Idol won?

Answer: 8

"American Idol" lost the leading position in both the total viewers number and the 18/49 demo, coming in second to "NBC Sunday Night Football", although the strengths of "Idol" in its second year in the Wednesday-Thursday primetime slots helped Fox achieve the longest period of 18–49 demographic victory in the Nielsen ratings, standing at 8 straight years from 2004 to 2012. The loss of viewers continued into the twelfth season, which saw the show hitting a number of series low in the 18–49 demo. The finale had 7.2 million fewer viewers than the previous season, and saw a drop of


Question: What American Idol special received a Governors Award in 2007?

Answer: Idol Gives Back

the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two in 2011, as well as a Governor's Award in 2007 for its Idol Gives Back edition. It won the People's Choice Award, which honors the popular culture of the previous year as voted by the public, for favorite competition/reality show in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012. It won the first Critics' Choice Television Award in 2011 for Best Reality Competition. In 2013, TV Guide ranked the series No. 48 on its list of the 60 Best Series of All Time. Throughout


Question: How many times was American Idol nominated for an Emmy?

Answer: nine

its impact is felt particularly strongly in the country music format. According to a CMT exec, reflecting on the success of Idol alumni in the country genre, "if you want to try and get famous fast by going to a cattle call audition on TV, Idol reasonably remains the first choice for anyone", and that country music and Idol "go together well". "American Idol" was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and


Question: What award did American Idol win for its Idol Gives Back charity work?

Answer: Governor's Award in 2007

the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two in 2011, as well as a Governor's Award in 2007 for its Idol Gives Back edition. It won the People's Choice Award, which honors the popular culture of the previous year as voted by the public, for favorite competition/reality show in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012. It won the first Critics' Choice Television Award in 2011 for Best Reality Competition. In 2013, TV Guide ranked the series No. 48 on its list of the 60 Best Series of All Time. Throughout


Question: How much money did American Idol make in 2004?

Answer: $900 million

work in television and films, the most notable being Jennifer Hudson who, on the recommendation of the "Idol" vocal coach Debra Byrd, won a role in "Dreamgirls" and subsequently received an Academy Award for her performance. The dominance of "American Idol" in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By the seventh season, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its ad revenue alone, not including ancillary


Question: How much money did American Idol generate from its first eight seasons?

Answer: $6.4 billion

sponsorship deals and other income. One estimate puts the total TV revenue for the first eight seasons of American at $6.4 billion. Sponsors that bought fully integrated packages can expect a variety of promotions of their products on the show, such as product placement, adverts and product promotion integrated into the show, and various promotional opportunities. Other off-air promotional partners pay for the rights to feature "Idol" branding on their packaging, products and marketing programs. "American Idol" also partnered with Disney in its theme park attraction The American Idol Experience. "American Idol" became the most expensive series on broadcast networks


Question: In which season did American Idol become the costliest show for advertising on television?

Answer: season four

overall. It remained Fox's most popular show other than "American Idol". The most-watched episode of "House" is the season four episode "Frozen", which aired after Super Bowl XLII. It attracted slightly more than 29 million viewers. "House" ranked third for the week, equaling the rating of "American Idol" and surpassed only by the Super Bowl itself and the post-game show. Below is a table of "House"s seasonal rankings in the U.S. television market, based on average total viewers per episode. Each U.S. network television season starts in September and ends in late May, which coincides with the completion of May


Question: How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot on the American Idol season four finale?

Answer: $1.3 million

for advertisers starting the fourth season, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale. Its ad prices reached a peak in the seventh season at $737,000. Estimated revenue more than doubled from $404 million in the third season to $870 million in the sixth season. While that declined from the eighth season onwards, it still earned significantly more than its nearest competitor, with advertising revenue topping $800 million annually the next few


Question: How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot during American Idol in 2014?

Answer: less than $300,000

seasons. However, the sharp drop in ratings in the eleventh season also resulted in a sharp drop in advertising rate for the twelfth season, and the show lost its leading position as the costliest show for advertisers. By 2014, ad revenue from had fallen to $427 million where a 30-second spot went for less than $300,000. For the relaunched "Idol" on ABC, it has been reported that a 30-second spot may cost between $120,000–$160,000. Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of "American Idol" in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in


Question: How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot during American Idol in its seventh season?

Answer: $737,000

for advertisers starting the fourth season, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale. Its ad prices reached a peak in the seventh season at $737,000. Estimated revenue more than doubled from $404 million in the third season to $870 million in the sixth season. While that declined from the eighth season onwards, it still earned significantly more than its nearest competitor, with advertising revenue topping $800 million annually the next few


Question: By what season was Idol the  highest advertising cost of all shows?

Answer: four

to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selling albums and singles. In 2007, "American Idol" alums accounted for 2.1% of all music sales. Its alumni have a massive impact on radio; in 2007, "American Idol" had become "a dominant force in radio" according to the president of the research company Mediabase which monitors radio stations Rich Meyer. By 2010, four winners each had more than a million radio spins, with Kelly Clarkson leading the field with over four million spins. At the end of the show's


Question: How much did Idol earn in ad revenue alone for season 8?

Answer: 800 million

for advertisers starting the fourth season, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale. Its ad prices reached a peak in the seventh season at $737,000. Estimated revenue more than doubled from $404 million in the third season to $870 million in the sixth season. While that declined from the eighth season onwards, it still earned significantly more than its nearest competitor, with advertising revenue topping $800 million annually the next few


Question: In which season did Coca-Cola become a sponsor of American Idol?

Answer: season one

and FremantleMedia Australia. The series' key sponsors were Ford New Zealand as broadcast sponsor, Samsung Electronics as technology partner with McDonald's and Coca-Cola as programme partners. The broadcast sponsor of the second series was McDonald's, with Mazda, Fruttare, 2degrees and VO5 as programme partners. The judging panel for season one consisted of Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt, Kiwi singer Ruby Frost and New Zealand-born singer/songwriter Daniel Bedingfield. The judges were accompanied by Dominic Bowden who hosted the series. The series premiered on 21 April 2013 and finished on 22 July 2013. For the judges retreat,


Question: In which season did Ford Motor Company become a sponsor of American Idol?

Answer: season one

to the hour format and a monthly production schedule. CBS president William S. Paley would have sued Desilu had Arnaz's health not been an issue but instead agreed to the change. Arnaz quickly found a new sponsor for the 1957–1958 season: Ford Motor Company. Originally "Comedy Hour" was slated to produce 10 original episodes per season. However, due to high production costs Arnaz cut that to eight, then five episodes. Five were produced in season one (1957–1958) and season two (1958–1959) then cut back to three in season three (1959–1960). During the final season of "I Love Lucy" (episode 14),


Question: Which mobile carrier became a sponsor of American Idol in its second season?

Answer: AT&T Wireless

the first season, rising to $35 million by the seventh season, and between $50 to $60 million in the tenth season. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended after the twelfth season, and Coca-Cola officially ended its sponsorship after the thirteenth season amidst the declining ratings of "Idol" in the mid-2010s. iTunes sponsored the show since the seventh season. "American Idol" prominent display of its sponsors' logo and products had been noted since the early seasons. By the sixth season, "Idol" showed 4,349 product placements according to Nielsen Media Research. The branded entertainment integration


Question: In which season did iTunes begin a partnership with American Idol?

Answer: seven

a number of highly successful recording artists, such as Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood, as well as others of varying notability. The alumni of the show had received between them 54 Grammy nominations and 13 Grammy awards by the end of the show in 2016, with Carrie Underwood winning seven. Various "American Idol" alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the "Billboard" charts in its first 10 years, and 458 by its last year of broadcast in 2016, with 100 achieved by Kelly Clarkson alone. According


Question: How much did it cost each company for the first season?

Answer: 10 million

seasons. However, the sharp drop in ratings in the eleventh season also resulted in a sharp drop in advertising rate for the twelfth season, and the show lost its leading position as the costliest show for advertisers. By 2014, ad revenue from had fallen to $427 million where a 30-second spot went for less than $300,000. For the relaunched "Idol" on ABC, it has been reported that a 30-second spot may cost between $120,000–$160,000. Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of "American Idol" in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in


Question: How much did it cost each company in season 7?

Answer: 35 million

the first season, rising to $35 million by the seventh season, and between $50 to $60 million in the tenth season. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended after the twelfth season, and Coca-Cola officially ended its sponsorship after the thirteenth season amidst the declining ratings of "Idol" in the mid-2010s. iTunes sponsored the show since the seventh season. "American Idol" prominent display of its sponsors' logo and products had been noted since the early seasons. By the sixth season, "Idol" showed 4,349 product placements according to Nielsen Media Research. The branded entertainment integration


Question: Who was the third largest sponsor?

Answer: AT&T

the first season, rising to $35 million by the seventh season, and between $50 to $60 million in the tenth season. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended after the twelfth season, and Coca-Cola officially ended its sponsorship after the thirteenth season amidst the declining ratings of "Idol" in the mid-2010s. iTunes sponsored the show since the seventh season. "American Idol" prominent display of its sponsors' logo and products had been noted since the early seasons. By the sixth season, "Idol" showed 4,349 product placements according to Nielsen Media Research. The branded entertainment integration


Question: What service did AT&T promote on American Idol as a way of voting?

Answer: text-messaging

proved beneficial to its advertisers – promotion of AT&T text-messaging as a means to vote successfully introduced the technology into the wider culture, and Coca-Cola has seen its equity increased during the show. Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor "American Idol" at the show's start. What the "Los Angeles Times" later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored the American version of Cowell's "The X Factor" in hopes of not repeating its "Idol" mistake until its


Question: How many product placements had Idol shown by season six?

Answer: 4,349

the first season, rising to $35 million by the seventh season, and between $50 to $60 million in the tenth season. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended after the twelfth season, and Coca-Cola officially ended its sponsorship after the thirteenth season amidst the declining ratings of "Idol" in the mid-2010s. iTunes sponsored the show since the seventh season. "American Idol" prominent display of its sponsors' logo and products had been noted since the early seasons. By the sixth season, "Idol" showed 4,349 product placements according to Nielsen Media Research. The branded entertainment integration


Question: Which major drink manufacturer decided at the beginning of American Idol not to be a sponsor?

Answer: PepsiCo

proved beneficial to its advertisers – promotion of AT&T text-messaging as a means to vote successfully introduced the technology into the wider culture, and Coca-Cola has seen its equity increased during the show. Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor "American Idol" at the show's start. What the "Los Angeles Times" later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored the American version of Cowell's "The X Factor" in hopes of not repeating its "Idol" mistake until its


Question: What show did PepsiCo begin sponsoring in hopes of not missing another opportunity like American Idol?

Answer: The X Factor

proved beneficial to its advertisers – promotion of AT&T text-messaging as a means to vote successfully introduced the technology into the wider culture, and Coca-Cola has seen its equity increased during the show. Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor "American Idol" at the show's start. What the "Los Angeles Times" later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored the American version of Cowell's "The X Factor" in hopes of not repeating its "Idol" mistake until its


Question: Which soda company did not want to sponsor American Idol?

Answer: PepsiCo

proved beneficial to its advertisers – promotion of AT&T text-messaging as a means to vote successfully introduced the technology into the wider culture, and Coca-Cola has seen its equity increased during the show. Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor "American Idol" at the show's start. What the "Los Angeles Times" later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored the American version of Cowell's "The X Factor" in hopes of not repeating its "Idol" mistake until its


Question: In hopes of not repeating another mistake, which show did PepsiCo sponsor?

Answer: The X Factor

proved beneficial to its advertisers – promotion of AT&T text-messaging as a means to vote successfully introduced the technology into the wider culture, and Coca-Cola has seen its equity increased during the show. Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor "American Idol" at the show's start. What the "Los Angeles Times" later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored the American version of Cowell's "The X Factor" in hopes of not repeating its "Idol" mistake until its


Question: Which season of American Idol had the highest profit on its tour?

Answer: season five

Canadian Idol Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show "Pop Idol". The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons (appearing in comedy skits throughout the show). Elena Juatco (a season 2 contestant) assumed the role for season four, Dave Kerr had the role in season five and Jully Black in season six. The show began with a cross-Canada tour in which singers audition in front of


Question: What company was a sponsor of the American Idol tour in its ninth season?

Answer: M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies

cancellation. For the revived series on ABC, Macy's and Johnson & Johnson's Zyrtec signed on as the major sponsors of the show. The top ten (eleven in the tenth season, five in the fourteenth season, and seven in the sixteenth season) toured at the end of every season except for the fifteenth season. In the twelfth season tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the seventh season tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a sponsor of the ninth


Question: Who was added to the tour in season 12?

Answer: a semi-finalist who won a sing-off

cancellation. For the revived series on ABC, Macy's and Johnson & Johnson's Zyrtec signed on as the major sponsors of the show. The top ten (eleven in the tenth season, five in the fourteenth season, and seven in the sixteenth season) toured at the end of every season except for the fifteenth season. In the twelfth season tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the seventh season tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a sponsor of the ninth


Question: Who sponsored the first seven tours?

Answer: Kellogg's Pop-Tarts

cancellation. For the revived series on ABC, Macy's and Johnson & Johnson's Zyrtec signed on as the major sponsors of the show. The top ten (eleven in the tenth season, five in the fourteenth season, and seven in the sixteenth season) toured at the end of every season except for the fifteenth season. In the twelfth season tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the seventh season tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a sponsor of the ninth


Question: Who sponsored the ninth tour?

Answer: M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies

cancellation. For the revived series on ABC, Macy's and Johnson & Johnson's Zyrtec signed on as the major sponsors of the show. The top ten (eleven in the tenth season, five in the fourteenth season, and seven in the sixteenth season) toured at the end of every season except for the fifteenth season. In the twelfth season tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the seventh season tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a sponsor of the ninth


Question: When did iTunes become a sponsor on American Idol?

Answer: season seven

was down 11% among total viewers, and the results show in which Kristy Lee Cook was eliminated delivered its lowest-rated Wednesday show among the 18–34 demo since the first season in 2002. However, the ratings rebounded for the seventh-season finale with the excitement over the battle of the Davids, and improved over the sixth season as the series' third most watched finale. The strong finish of season seven also helped Fox become the most watched TV network in the country for the first time since its inception, a first ever in American television history for a non-Big Three major broadcast


Question: For how many seasons did American Idol put out a compilation of hits at seasons end?

Answer: five

as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made then "American Idol" the most successful soundtrack franchise of any motion picture or television program. Starting late in the fifth season, individual performances were released during the season as digital downloads, initially from the "American Idol" official website only. In the seventh season the live performances and studio recordings were made available during the season from iTunes when


Question: What company has released studio recordings from American Idol since season seven?

Answer: iTunes

as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made then "American Idol" the most successful soundtrack franchise of any motion picture or television program. Starting late in the fifth season, individual performances were released during the season as digital downloads, initially from the "American Idol" official website only. In the seventh season the live performances and studio recordings were made available during the season from iTunes when


Question: Idol releases both the performances as well as what for sale?

Answer: the winner's coronation single

as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made then "American Idol" the most successful soundtrack franchise of any motion picture or television program. Starting late in the fifth season, individual performances were released during the season as digital downloads, initially from the "American Idol" official website only. In the seventh season the live performances and studio recordings were made available during the season from iTunes when


Question: How were the recordings released for the initial five seasons?

Answer: as a compilation album

as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made then "American Idol" the most successful soundtrack franchise of any motion picture or television program. Starting late in the fifth season, individual performances were released during the season as digital downloads, initially from the "American Idol" official website only. In the seventh season the live performances and studio recordings were made available during the season from iTunes when


Question: Because all five were in the top ten of Billboard's charts, this made Idol what?

Answer: the most successful soundtrack franchise

as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made then "American Idol" the most successful soundtrack franchise of any motion picture or television program. Starting late in the fifth season, individual performances were released during the season as digital downloads, initially from the "American Idol" official website only. In the seventh season the live performances and studio recordings were made available during the season from iTunes when


Question: Who joined Idol as a sponsor in season seven?

Answer: iTunes

as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made then "American Idol" the most successful soundtrack franchise of any motion picture or television program. Starting late in the fifth season, individual performances were released during the season as digital downloads, initially from the "American Idol" official website only. In the seventh season the live performances and studio recordings were made available during the season from iTunes when


Question: What company has the right to all recordings from contestants on American Idol?

Answer: 19 Recordings

it joined as a sponsor. In the tenth season the weekly studio recordings were also released as compilation digital album straight after performance night. 19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In 2005–2007, BMG partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to form a joint venture known as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. From 2008 to 2010, Sony Music handled the distribution following their


Question: What company had released music from American Idol in addition to Sony Music Entertainment?

Answer: BMG

it joined as a sponsor. In the tenth season the weekly studio recordings were also released as compilation digital album straight after performance night. 19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In 2005–2007, BMG partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to form a joint venture known as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. From 2008 to 2010, Sony Music handled the distribution following their


Question: Who owns 19 Recordings?

Answer: 19 Entertainment

it joined as a sponsor. In the tenth season the weekly studio recordings were also released as compilation digital album straight after performance night. 19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In 2005–2007, BMG partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to form a joint venture known as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. From 2008 to 2010, Sony Music handled the distribution following their


Question: Who did 19 initially partner with to distribute the recordings?

Answer: BMG

it joined as a sponsor. In the tenth season the weekly studio recordings were also released as compilation digital album straight after performance night. 19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In 2005–2007, BMG partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to form a joint venture known as Sony BMG Music Entertainment. From 2008 to 2010, Sony Music handled the distribution following their


Question: Who replaced Sony in 2010 as Idol's music label?

Answer: UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records

acquisition of BMG. Sony Music was partnered with "American Idol" and distribute its music, and In 2010, Sony was replaced by as the music label for "American Idol" by UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records. "American Idol" video games On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members. Those selected then performed on a stage in a 1000-seat theater replicating the


Question: What company has a them park attraction known as The American Idol Experience?

Answer: The Walt Disney Company

acquisition of BMG. Sony Music was partnered with "American Idol" and distribute its music, and In 2010, Sony was replaced by as the music label for "American Idol" by UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records. "American Idol" video games On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members. Those selected then performed on a stage in a 1000-seat theater replicating the


Question: In what year did The Walt Disney Company open The American Idol Experience?

Answer: 2009

acquisition of BMG. Sony Music was partnered with "American Idol" and distribute its music, and In 2010, Sony was replaced by as the music label for "American Idol" by UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records. "American Idol" video games On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members. Those selected then performed on a stage in a 1000-seat theater replicating the


Question: In what year did The Walt Disney Company close The American Idol Experience?

Answer: 2014

"Idol" set. Three judges, whose mannerisms and style mimicked those of the real "Idol" judges, critiqued the performances. Audience members then voted for their favorite performer. There were several preliminary-round shows during the day that culminated in a "finals" show in the evening where one of the winners of the previous rounds that day was selected as the overall winner. The winner of the finals show received a "Dream Ticket" that granted them front-of-the-line privileges at any future "American Idol" audition. The attraction closed on August 30, 2014. "American Idol" is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the United


Question: When did the American Idol Experience open?

Answer: February 14, 2009

acquisition of BMG. Sony Music was partnered with "American Idol" and distribute its music, and In 2010, Sony was replaced by as the music label for "American Idol" by UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records. "American Idol" video games On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members. Those selected then performed on a stage in a 1000-seat theater replicating the


Question: Where did it open?

Answer: Walt Disney World

acquisition of BMG. Sony Music was partnered with "American Idol" and distribute its music, and In 2010, Sony was replaced by as the music label for "American Idol" by UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records. "American Idol" video games On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members. Those selected then performed on a stage in a 1000-seat theater replicating the


Question: What did the winner win?

Answer: Dream Ticket

"Idol" set. Three judges, whose mannerisms and style mimicked those of the real "Idol" judges, critiqued the performances. Audience members then voted for their favorite performer. There were several preliminary-round shows during the day that culminated in a "finals" show in the evening where one of the winners of the previous rounds that day was selected as the overall winner. The winner of the finals show received a "Dream Ticket" that granted them front-of-the-line privileges at any future "American Idol" audition. The attraction closed on August 30, 2014. "American Idol" is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the United


Question: When did the Experience close?

Answer: August 30, 2014

"Idol" set. Three judges, whose mannerisms and style mimicked those of the real "Idol" judges, critiqued the performances. Audience members then voted for their favorite performer. There were several preliminary-round shows during the day that culminated in a "finals" show in the evening where one of the winners of the previous rounds that day was selected as the overall winner. The winner of the finals show received a "Dream Ticket" that granted them front-of-the-line privileges at any future "American Idol" audition. The attraction closed on August 30, 2014. "American Idol" is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the United


Question: How many different countries air American Idol on television?

Answer: over 100

"Idol" set. Three judges, whose mannerisms and style mimicked those of the real "Idol" judges, critiqued the performances. Audience members then voted for their favorite performer. There were several preliminary-round shows during the day that culminated in a "finals" show in the evening where one of the winners of the previous rounds that day was selected as the overall winner. The winner of the finals show received a "Dream Ticket" that granted them front-of-the-line privileges at any future "American Idol" audition. The attraction closed on August 30, 2014. "American Idol" is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the United


Question: What network broadcasted American Idol live in Canada for thirteen seasons?

Answer: CTV

States. In most nations these are not live broadcasts and may be tape delayed by several days or weeks. In Canada, the first thirteen seasons of American Idol were aired live by CTV and/or CTV Two, in simulcast with Fox. CTV dropped "Idol" after its thirteenth season and in August 2014, Yes TV announced that it had picked up Canadian rights to "American Idol" beginning in its 2015 season. In 2017, it was announced the show would return to CTV Two for its sixteenth season. In Latin America, the show is broadcast and subtitled by Sony Entertainment Television. In southeast


Question: In what year did CTV stop showing live broadcasts of American Idol?

Answer: 2014

States. In most nations these are not live broadcasts and may be tape delayed by several days or weeks. In Canada, the first thirteen seasons of American Idol were aired live by CTV and/or CTV Two, in simulcast with Fox. CTV dropped "Idol" after its thirteenth season and in August 2014, Yes TV announced that it had picked up Canadian rights to "American Idol" beginning in its 2015 season. In 2017, it was announced the show would return to CTV Two for its sixteenth season. In Latin America, the show is broadcast and subtitled by Sony Entertainment Television. In southeast


Question: How many nations receive the Idol broadcast?

Answer: over 100

"Idol" set. Three judges, whose mannerisms and style mimicked those of the real "Idol" judges, critiqued the performances. Audience members then voted for their favorite performer. There were several preliminary-round shows during the day that culminated in a "finals" show in the evening where one of the winners of the previous rounds that day was selected as the overall winner. The winner of the finals show received a "Dream Ticket" that granted them front-of-the-line privileges at any future "American Idol" audition. The attraction closed on August 30, 2014. "American Idol" is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the United


Question: Who aired the first thirteen seasons in Canada?

Answer: CTV and/or CTV Two

States. In most nations these are not live broadcasts and may be tape delayed by several days or weeks. In Canada, the first thirteen seasons of American Idol were aired live by CTV and/or CTV Two, in simulcast with Fox. CTV dropped "Idol" after its thirteenth season and in August 2014, Yes TV announced that it had picked up Canadian rights to "American Idol" beginning in its 2015 season. In 2017, it was announced the show would return to CTV Two for its sixteenth season. In Latin America, the show is broadcast and subtitled by Sony Entertainment Television. In southeast


Question: Who stated in August 2014 that they picked up the rights beginning in its 2015 season?

Answer: Yes TV

States. In most nations these are not live broadcasts and may be tape delayed by several days or weeks. In Canada, the first thirteen seasons of American Idol were aired live by CTV and/or CTV Two, in simulcast with Fox. CTV dropped "Idol" after its thirteenth season and in August 2014, Yes TV announced that it had picked up Canadian rights to "American Idol" beginning in its 2015 season. In 2017, it was announced the show would return to CTV Two for its sixteenth season. In Latin America, the show is broadcast and subtitled by Sony Entertainment Television. In southeast


Question: What network in Italy aired American Idol in season twelve?

Answer: La3

airing is delayed, the shows may sometimes be combined into one episode to summarize the results. In Italy, the twelfth season was broadcast by La3. American Idol American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle USA and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It initially aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. On March 11, 2018, the sixteenth season debuted on ABC. It started as an addition to the "Idols" format that was based on "Pop Idol" from British television, and became one


Question: How many days does someone in the United Kingdom have to wait to watch American Idol after its original broadcast?

Answer: one

(2014–15) it aired on digital channel, Eleven, a sister channel to Network Ten. Its final season (2016) aired on Fox8 hours after the original U.S. broadcast. The show enjoyed a lot of popularity in Australia throughout the 2000s before declining in the ratings. In the United Kingdom, episodes were aired one day after the U.S. broadcast on digital channel ITV2. In the twelfth season, the episodes aired on 5*. It was also aired in Ireland on TV3 two days after the telecast. In Brazil and Israel, the show airs two days after its original broadcast. In the instances where the


Question: On what days of the week does American Idol air in the Philippines?

Answer: Thursday and Friday

Asia, it is broadcast by Sony Channel every Monday and Tuesday nine or ten hours after since its revival. In Philippines, it is aired every Thursday and Friday nine or ten hours after its United States telecast; from 2004 to 2007 on ABC 5; 2008–11 on QTV, then GMA News TV; and since 2012 on ETC. On Philippine television history. In Australia, it aired a few hours after the U.S. telecast. It was aired on Network Ten from 2002 to 2008 and then again in 2013. Between 2008 and 2012 it aired on Fox8 and the thirteenth and fourteenth seasons


Question: Who broadcast the 12th season in Italy?

Answer: La3

airing is delayed, the shows may sometimes be combined into one episode to summarize the results. In Italy, the twelfth season was broadcast by La3. American Idol American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle USA and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It initially aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. On March 11, 2018, the sixteenth season debuted on ABC. It started as an addition to the "Idols" format that was based on "Pop Idol" from British television, and became one


Question: Producers have been accused of planting what within the show?

Answer: ringers

the nicest guy in a popularity contest", he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys." The show had been criticized in earlier seasons over the onerous contract contestants had to sign that gave excessive control to 19 Entertainment over their future career, and handed a large part of their future earnings to the management. Individual contestants have generated controversy in this competition for their past actions, or for being 'ringers' planted by the producers. A number of contestants had been disqualified for various reasons, such as


Question: How many consecutive years was American Idol the top rated show?

Answer: seven

renewed the revival series for another season. Perry, Bryan and Richie will return as judges, while Seacrest will return as host. Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of "American Idol". It holds the distinction of having the longest winning streak in the Nielsen annual television ratings; it became the highest-rated of all television programs in the United States overall for an unprecedented seven consecutive years, or eight consecutive (and total) years when either its performance or result show was ranked number one overall. "American Idol" premiered in June 2002 and became the surprise summer hit show of


Question: How many consecutive years did either the performance or results show rank number one?

Answer: eight

renewed the revival series for another season. Perry, Bryan and Richie will return as judges, while Seacrest will return as host. Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of "American Idol". It holds the distinction of having the longest winning streak in the Nielsen annual television ratings; it became the highest-rated of all television programs in the United States overall for an unprecedented seven consecutive years, or eight consecutive (and total) years when either its performance or result show was ranked number one overall. "American Idol" premiered in June 2002 and became the surprise summer hit show of


Question: What is Canis familiaris?

Answer: domestic dog

Dog The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" when considered a subspecies of the wolf or "Canis familiaris" when considered a distinct species) is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory


Question: How long has the domestic dog been selectively bred?

Answer: millennia

Dog The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" when considered a subspecies of the wolf or "Canis familiaris" when considered a distinct species) is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory


Question: What type of diet can modern domesticated dogs thrive eating that other dogs cannot?

Answer: starch-rich

capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". In 1999, a study of mitochondrial DNA indicated that the domestic dog may have originated


Question: What is the most common phrase, or nickname, used by people in the United States to describe dogs in general?

Answer: man's best friend

capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". In 1999, a study of mitochondrial DNA indicated that the domestic dog may have originated


Question: What moniker has been given to dogs in Western cultures?

Answer: man's best friend

capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". In 1999, a study of mitochondrial DNA indicated that the domestic dog may have originated


Question: Dogs are a source of what in some cultures?

Answer: meat

has given them the nickname "man's best friend" in the Western world. In some cultures, however, dogs are also a source of meat. Wolves, and their dog descendants, likely derived significant benefits from living in human camps—more safety, more reliable food, lesser caloric needs, and more chance to breed. They would have benefited from humans' upright gait that gives them larger range over which to see potential predators and prey, as well as better color vision that, at least by day, gives humans better visual discrimination. Camp dogs would also have benefited from human tool use, as in bringing down


Question: What may be the earliest vocabulary that the word "dog" came from?

Answer: Proto-Indo-European

Indo-European mythologies and may originate from Proto-Indo-European religion. In Greek mythology, Cerberus is a three-headed watchdog who guards the gates of Hades. In Norse mythology, a bloody, four-eyed dog called Garmr guards Helheim. In Persian mythology, two four-eyed dogs guard the Chinvat Bridge. In Welsh mythology, Annwn is guarded by Cŵn Annwn. In Hindu mythology, Yama, the god of death, owns two watch dogs who have four eyes. They are said to watch over the gates of Naraka. The hunter god Muthappan from North Malabar region of Kerala has a hunting dog as his mount. Dogs are found in and


Question: Dog could also come from the original layer of what vocabulary?

Answer: Proto-Indo-European

Indo-European mythologies and may originate from Proto-Indo-European religion. In Greek mythology, Cerberus is a three-headed watchdog who guards the gates of Hades. In Norse mythology, a bloody, four-eyed dog called Garmr guards Helheim. In Persian mythology, two four-eyed dogs guard the Chinvat Bridge. In Welsh mythology, Annwn is guarded by Cŵn Annwn. In Hindu mythology, Yama, the god of death, owns two watch dogs who have four eyes. They are said to watch over the gates of Naraka. The hunter god Muthappan from North Malabar region of Kerala has a hunting dog as his mount. Dogs are found in and


Question: What breed was so prolific it became a prototype of hound?

Answer: mastiff.

the only large carnivore, known to have been domesticated. Especially over the past 200 years, dogs have undergone rapid phenotypic change and were formed into today's modern dog breeds due to artificial selection by humans. These breeds can vary in size and weight from a teacup poodle to a giant mastiff. Phenotypic variation can include height measured to the withers ranging from in the Chihuahua to in the Irish Wolfhound; color varies from white through grays (usually called "blue") to black, and browns from light (tan) to dark ("red" or "chocolate") in a wide variation of patterns; coats can be


Question: In what century did "hound" start to only apply to hunting dogs?

Answer: 16th

The breed has existed in Sweden since the 16th century. The name originated from the breed's links with Småland in southern Sweden. During the time of the Swedish Empire a number of wars were fought, with soldiers returning to their native country bringing a variety of hound breeds with them. These hounds were bred with local spitz type dogs, and the offspring became the foundation stock of the modern Smålandsstövare. Farmers in Sweden preferred an all around hunting dog as they could often only afford to feed a single hunting dog, and so the breed became adept at hunting a


Question: What was the common term for all domesticated dogs in England during the 14th century?

Answer: hound

mellitus in either sex. A common breeding practice for pet dogs is mating between close relatives (e.g. between half- and full siblings). Inbreeding depression is considered to be due largely to the expression of homozygous deleterious recessive mutations. Outcrossing between unrelated individuals, including dogs of different breeds, results in the beneficial masking of deleterious recessive mutations in progeny. In a study of seven breeds of dogs (Bernese mountain dog, basset hound, Cairn terrier, Epagneul Breton, German Shepherd dog, Leonberger, and West Highland white terrier) it was found that inbreeding decreases litter size and survival. Another analysis of data on 42,855


Question: Hound became the term for dogs who did what activity during this time?

Answer: hunting

as individual breeds evolved and the relationships between human and canine developed. Hunting scenes were popular in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Dogs were depicted to symbolize guidance, protection, loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness, watchfulness, and love. Lists Dog The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" when considered a subspecies of the wolf or "Canis familiaris" when considered a distinct species) is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to


Question: What is the French word that "puppy" comes from?

Answer: poupée

fact the other way around: "pup" is a shortening of "puppy", which comes from French "popi" or "poupée" which means "doll". "Doll" is such a shortening for "dolly", which started as a pet form for "Dorothy".) Many languages have their own unique form of diminutive suffix (see list of diminutives by language for international examples). Baby talk phrases and sentences often skip out small words, imitating young children who can make little sense of sentence composition, such as "to", "at", "for", "my", "so" and "as", and articles ("the", "a", "an"), thus resulting in an incomplete sentence, such as "I need


Question: What is giving birth to dogs called?

Answer: whelping

the male parent, a stud, is referred to as the "sire". A litter is those puppies born from the same pregnancy. A "whelp" is a newborn puppy and giving birth in dogs is called "whelping". Dogs commonly give birth in a "whelping box", a simple box or pen provided to the dam to help shelter and contain the puppies. A person who intentionally mates dogs to produce puppies is referred to as a dog breeder. "Line breeding" is the planned breeding of dogs with their relatives. This is done to strengthen the appearance of specific desired traits in offspring. Line


Question: What is the English word for female dog that has also become profanity?

Answer: bitch

English language. According to Dr. Timothy Jay, there are "over 70 different taboo words," but 80 percent of the time only ten words are used, and "bitch" is included in this set. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term "bitch" comes from the Old English word "bicce" or "bicge", meaning "female dog," which dates to around 1000 CE. It may have derived from the earlier Old Norse word "bikkja", also meaning "female dog." "Dog" has long been used as an insult toward both women and men. In ancient Greece, dog was often used in a derogatory sense to refer