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American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

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How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment along with FremantleMedia did for Fox Television. Beginning with…

DirectorBruce Gowers
ProducersSimon Jones·Simon Fuller

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Cast · Directed by Bruce Gowers

RSRyan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest
Host
BDBrian Dunkleman
Brian Dunkleman
Host
SCSimon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Judge
PAPaula Abdul
Paula Abdul
Judge
RJRandy Jackson
Randy Jackson
Judge
KCKelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Contestant / Winner
JGJustin Guarini
Justin Guarini
Contestant
NM
Nikki McKibbin
Contestant
TGTamyra Gray
Tamyra Gray
Contestant
RH
R.J. Helton
Contestant
CC
Christina Christian
Contestant
RS
Ryan Starr
Contestant

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