What you're missing when you're missing American Idol 18 Articles

by Robert Williams

I've changed my tune on American Idol A few weeks back I had an epiphany watching American Idol. Honestly folks, I never expected to learn something about my own writing from watching this show, but what surprised me ev...read more

by Seth Fader

American Idol Now you may be saying, this is the old married guy giving us his 2 cents on American Idol...what can he possibly know about, young pop singers, and what is he doing up past 9 o'clock?" While you may be...read more

by Shauna Weidner

I am not an avid fan of American Idol. Certainly not. I have, however, enjoyed a few choice performances from the show. Fantasia singing "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess...well, so, maybe that was the crux of the show. ...read more

by Heather

I totally enjoy watching American Idol. I do miss out when I miss a show. The people that have a considerable amount of talent deserve to go on to Hollywood. Those who did not make it, can try again or simple move on to ...read more

by Sara Pendland

You would be missing an hour of humor. I watch every week, faithfully. I love American Idol. If you have a negative point of view towards American Idol, you might just need to take a reality check and admit to yourself tha...read more

by Timothy Root

Today. I am actually a little sad. American idol has been my baby for five articles all because of the Sanjaya Malakar mess, and this will be my six and final article about Sanjaya because he has now been voted off the sho...read more

by Rob Bryant

If "American Idol" were a serious showcase for singing talent, it might be interesting to watch. There is no question that there are talented singers on the show and that some of them have succeeded in the music business. ...read more

by Richard Carriero

I'm a sports freak. I run my year according to athletic seasons. As I write this article in late April, I find it to be a very good time of year. The baseball regular season is in full swing and the hockey and basketbal...read more

by Alison Silveria

If I miss American Idol, I am missing the opportunity to look through a "Social Microscope." Some of the contestants on American Idol are really out there. I mean, while they do not lack passion or perhaps courage, I t...read more

by Karen Miner

You are missing approximately 48 minutes of ludicrous, banal, banter between an arrogant brit, a washed up rock star-ette, and a ever slendering due to surgery producer of not anyone you'd care to listen to. ...read more

by Galen Daugherty

I couldn't agree with "The Vicki Digest" more. To me, a man of 30, American Idol is an unhealthy addiction. Case and point: Friend calls me up and offers to buy me dinner. As most bachelors, my fridge is barren with n...read more

by Fiery Arrow

For the longest time I did not watch American Idol, I found the concept incredibly dumb, a show that creates the next pop superstar? Huh? However, with the beggining of the fourth season I decided to see what all the fus...read more

by Darlene Caldwell

I have been relatively faithfully watching American Idol for three years now. But I'm not as addicted as some. I've never seen every episode of the auditions, the semi-finals or finals. But I do have favorites and follo...read more

by Lamuel Jensen

American Idol producers are seeking to make viewing manditory. Disgruntled program techs are finally letting the cat out of the bag concerning some of the mysterious "executive social events" that take place at Idol hea...read more

by Daniel Gades

I don't know about everyone else, but i'm sick and tired of shows like American Idol. It's a show that is mildly entertaining at best and i don't know how many more times i can hear Simon Cowell insult someone. Some...read more

by Erica Mcnabb

In the now six seasons it's been on I've seen maybe four airings, but I have to admit; it's an interesting experiment. Last night for example, there were ten thousand people in Minneapolis who auditioned and only seventeen...read more

by DA Jack Hayford

American Idol is the #1 rated TV show in America. Some 40 million viewers tune in each week. Idol is broadcast to over 100 countries and has spawned many similar TV shows around the world, including Nashville Star. Amer...read more

by Timothy Sexton

American Idol is built on the frightening idea that untalented people have the power to create an "idol." By not watching this abortion, you are gaining several hours of time each week in which you could be read...read more