Jerry Springer had a longer run and was more honest about it's intentions...

The first time I saw a terribly nad act we were supposed to laugh at I turned it off. No search for an "Idol" there.

I have found none of the winners to be "Idols" None original. Talyor Hicks??? We already have Michael Mc Donald. A soulful blues singer. Carrie Underwoods are all over the country and pop charts. Studard never went anywhere while his second runner up (the long time closet queen. Where was HIS reality during the show) gained teen idol success.

More typical chewing gum for the brain.....