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American Idol (2002)

American Idol

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42m

Musicals, Reality Television, Game Shows

June 11th, 2002

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Synopsis

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

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Cast

Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
Mark Thompson
Announcer
Randy Jackson
Self - Judge
Simon Cowell
Self - Judge
Paula Abdul
Self - Judge
Jennifer Lopez
Self - Judge
Katy Perry
Self - Judge
Kara DioGuardi
Self - Judge
Keith Urban
Self - Judge
Lionel Richie
Self - Judge
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Directors

Bruce Gowers
(234 episodes, 2002-2011)
Russell Norman
(68 episodes, 2013-2019)
Phil Heyes
(64 episodes, 2015-2020)
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Producers

Simon Fuller
executive producer
(353 episodes, 2002-2020)
Cécile Frot-Coutaz
executive producer / segment producer (343 episodes, 2002-2016)
Ken Warwick
executive producer
(328 episodes, 2002-2014)
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Writers

Simon Fuller
creator
(338 episodes, 2002-2014)
Simon Fuller
created by
(2 episodes, 2016-2018)
J. Chris Newberg
writer
(1 episode, 2010)
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Taglines

Thousands audition... Millions vote.... One wins.
Who's Next?
Everyone dreams. Idol delivers.
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Keywords

audition
singing
non fiction
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

January 25th, 2004 (Australia)
June 11th, 2002 (Australia)
June 13th, 2002 (Brazil)
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Alternative Titles

American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (original title)
American Idol (Australia)
American Idol (Brazil)
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Locations

Alex Theatre - 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California, USA
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Running Times

42 min

Sound Mixes

Stereo
Dolby Digital (5.1)

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1 (seasons 1-5)
1.78 : 1 (seasons 6-)
1080i (HDTV)
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Production Companies

FremantleMedia
Levels Audio
Fremantle
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Distribution Companies

Canadian Television (CTV)
Network Ten (Australia)
Sony Entertainment Television (Brazil) (2002-) / (2002)
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J.E.M. F/X (United States of America) (special effects)

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