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the most watched TV network
Because of the rebound in viewers, Fox became what for the first time?
Writers Guild of America strike
What happened in 2007-2008 that had a drop in viewers for all networks?
NBC
Which television network aired the Winter Olympics in 2010?
CBS
Which television network originally aired All in the Family?
2010
In what year did NBC beat American Idol in the ratings for the first time?
2010 Winter Olympics
What finally beat Idol in the ratings during season nine?
30.1 million
How many people watched the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 as compared to the 18.4 million who tuned into Idol?
six
At the end of season nine, American Idol remained on top as the most watched show for how many years in a row?
32.1
What was the average age of American Idols viewers in its first season?
47.2
What was the average age of American Idols viewers in its tenth season?
47.2
What is the median age of viewers this season?
32.1
What was the median age for viewers for season one?
eight
For how many years was American Idol the top rated show on television?
Sunday Night Football
What program saw more viewers than American Idol this season?
eight years
How long did Fox reign in the 18-49 demographics in the Nielsen ratings?
13.3 million
How many people on average watched season 12 of American Idol?
13
During which season did American Idol fall out of the top ten shows in ratings?
2002
When did American Idol first air on television?
7.2 million
The season finale for season 12 had how many fewer viewers than season 11?
13.3 million
How many viewers watched on average this season?
Coca-Cola
What drink company ended its relationship with American Idol during season 14?
8.03 million
How many people watched American Idols finale in season 14?
15
After what season will American Idol be cancelled?
May 11, 2015
When did Fox announce the following season would be Idol's last?
8.03 million
How many people watched the season 14 finale?
9
For how many years was American Idol the highest rated reality show on television?
8
For how many years was Fox the highest rated network with young adults because of American Idol?
Fox
What television network originally aired the show Glee?
Fox
What television network originally aired the show House?
Simon Fuller
Who created American Idol?
Dancing with the Stars
What dancing show featuring celebrities has been helped by American Idol?
The Voice
What is another singing show similar to American Idol?
American Idol
What show helped launched the career of Kelly Clarkson?
American Idol
What show helped launched the career of Carrie Underwood?
American Idol
What show helped launched the career of Daughtry?
345
How many number one Billboard singles were released by American Idol contestants in the shows first decade?
Rich Meyer
Who is the president of Mediabase?
Kelly Clarkson
Who was the most successful American Idol winner on radio as of 2010?
345
How many number ones have Idol singers achieved on Billboard charts in just the first ten years?
Fred Bronson
Who authored books on Billboard charts?
four
How many contestants had at least one million radio spins by 2010?
over four million
How many radio spins did Kelly Clarkson have by 2010?
59 million
How many albums have been sold by American Idol contestants up until 2013?
120 million
How many single have been sold by American Idol contestants up until 2013?
59 million
How many albums have Idol contestants created as of 2013?
120 million
How many singles and digital downloads have Idol contestants created as of 2013?
Jennifer Hudson
Which American Idol contestant won an Oscar for Dreamgirls?
vocal coach
What job does Debra Byrd do on American Idol?
musical theatre
In what area of the entertainment industry have some Idol contestants found success?
Jennifer Hudson
Which Idol won an Academy Award?
Dreamgirls
What film did Jennifer Hudson win an Academy Award for?
Debra Byrd
Who recommended the role for Hudon?
Entertainment Weekly
What publication does Ken Tucker work for?
the national anthem
What did American Idols first winner sing at the Lincoln Memorial in 2002?
Ken Tucker
Which journalist felt Idol produced entertaining TV more than entertaining music?
Entertainment Weekly
Which publication did Tucker work for?
Karla Peterson
Who called American Idol a conniving multimedia monster?
Lincoln Memorial
Where did the season one winner sing the national anthem that received huge criticism?
Entertainment Weekly
What publication does Michael Slezak write for?
Simon Cowell
Who was accused of being mean and cruel on American Idol?
John Mayer
What singer had bad things to say about contestants on American Idol?
Newsweek
What magazine does Ramin Wetoodeh write for?
commercialism
Sheryl Crow felt the show undermined art and promoted what?
Ann Powers
Who said that American Idol has reshaped the American songbook?
Simon Cowell
Who was accused of helping meanness thrive?
John Mayer
Which singer said the contestants are not real artists with self respect?
Elton John
What famous singer declined an offer to be a judge on American Idol after having been a mentor?
2006
What year did Carrie Underwood win a Country Music Award for Best Female Artist?
LeAnn Rimes
What singer criticized Carrie Underwood for winning a Country Music Award?
Usher
Who felt that American Idol helped the true art form of music get lost?
Carrie Underwood
Who won the Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards in 2006?
Faith Hill
Who did Carrie beat out for the award?
LeAnn Rimes
Who said that Carrie had not paid her dues to win that award?
Elton John
Who was a mentor but later turned down the opportunity to judge Idol?
country
Which music genre has had the most success from American Idol?
country music
Which genre has felt the impact of Idol the most?
9
How many nominations has American Idol received for Outstanding Reality Competition Program?
Bruce Gower
What director win an Emmy Award for his work on American Idol?
8
How many total Emmy Awards has American Idol won?
Idol Gives Back
What American Idol special received a Governors Award in 2007?
nine
How many times was American Idol nominated for an Emmy?
Governor's Award in 2007
What award did American Idol win for its Idol Gives Back charity work?
$900 million
How much money did American Idol make in 2004?
$6.4 billion
How much money did American Idol generate from its first eight seasons?
The American Idol Experience
What is the name of the American Idol theme attraction with Disney?
$900 million
How much money did American Idol generate from ads in its seventh season?
Disney
Who did Idol partner with to create The American Idol Experience?
season four
In which season did American Idol become the costliest show for advertising on television?
$1.3 million
How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot on the American Idol season four finale?
less than $300,000
How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot during American Idol in 2014?
$737,000
How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot during American Idol in its seventh season?
four
By what season was Idol the highest advertising cost of all shows?
800 million
How much did Idol earn in ad revenue alone for season 8?
season one
In which season did Coca-Cola become a sponsor of American Idol?
season one
In which season did Ford Motor Company become a sponsor of American Idol?
AT&T Wireless
Which mobile carrier became a sponsor of American Idol in its second season?
after season 13
When did Coca-Cola stop being a sponsor of American Idol?
seven
In which season did iTunes begin a partnership with American Idol?
10 million
How much did it cost each company for the first season?
35 million
How much did it cost each company in season 7?