This blog post on tvweek.com got me thinking about American Idol's new season. The major overhaul, of course, is the departure of Simon Cowell and the addition of Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez.
I started out watching AI when it first debuted and stuck with it for a few seasons. I've been impressed that the show has been enormously successful over the years, but it's basically a Star Search remake. Except...Simon Cowell is no Ed McMahon. Cowell's biting commentary, particularly in the first auditions was must-see TV. Will people tune in at the same rate because they can't wait to see what Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez say to a no-talent "singer"? I say no.
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