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Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 10: Find the producers’ lost marbles

May 24, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

As American Idol faces the declining ratings and the departure of Simon Cowell, I’m offering up 10 free tips on how to save the show. Tip 10: Find the producers’ lost marbles Producers? What producers? Judging from the way season nine has gone, you get the impression Idol producers lost a few marbles in a…
Judges, Season 9, Simon Cowell
A tribute to Simon: His meanest moments

May 24, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Simon Cowell didn’t become synonymous with American Idol by complimenting contestants on their appearance. Nope, frank commentary, bordering on rudeness, has been his trademark through nine seasons of the nation’s top-watched show. So as Simon prepares to leave Idol this week, I’ve compiled a list 10 of my favorite snide comments from Mr. Cowell over…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 9: Do not go backwards

May 24, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

As American Idol faces the prospect of replacing Simon Cowell and declining ratings, I’ve decided to offer 10 tips for saving the show. We’re up to … Tip 9: Do not go backwards If season nine of American Idol has been less than scintillating, there’s this to reflect on. The leadup to the finals was…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 8: Play fair (The last 2 weeks weren’t)

May 23, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

As American Idol faces the prospect of losing Simon Cowell in the face of declining ratings, I’m offering up 10 tips for saving the show. We’re up to … Tip 8: Play fair Sorry, but the last two performance shows of American Idol have reeked in that respect. First, we had the duets. Crystal Bowersox…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 6: Fix the voting

May 23, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

This weekend, I’m offering FOX and 19 Entertainment 10 tips on how to save American Idol as ratings plummet and Simon Cowell prepares to leave the show. Here’s the best news, FOX. I’m offering up all the suggestions for free. Tip 6: Fix the voting By fix, I don’t mean rig. I mean fix it…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 5: Keep the judges’ save

May 23, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

As American Idol faces the prospect of Simon Cowell leaving, at a time when ratings are already falling after a lackluster season nine, I offer up 10 free tips for helping save the show. Tip 5: Keep the judges’ save Idol has already announced one big improvement for season 10. Those chock-full-of-filler results shows will…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 4: Dump the coronation song

May 23, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

This weekend, I’m posting 10 tips on steps FOX and 19 Entertainment can take to save American Idol in the face of falling ratings and Simon Cowell’s departure. We’re up to … Tip 4: Dump the coronation song Does anyone out there want to relive “No Boundaries?” Really? I mean last year’s finale was an…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 3: Dump Frank Sinatra and other duds

May 23, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

As American Idol faces declining ratings and the departure of Simon Cowell, I’ve compiled a list of 10 tips for saving the show. We’re up to … Tip 3: Dump Frank Sinatra and other dud themes One of the great ironies of season nine was how teen contestants like Katie Stevens and Aaron Kelly kept…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 7: Mimic the magical season seven

May 23, 2010 By Mark Franklin 1

As American Idol faces the prospect of losing Simon Cowell at the same time ratings are falling, I offer up 10 free tips for saving the show. We’re up to … Tip 7: Mimic season seven Wasn’t that a great year for Idol? David Cook versus David Archuleta for the Idol crown. A top six…
Saving Idol, Season 9, Season 9 Recap
Saving Idol, Tip 2: Let the judges pick the 12 finalists

May 22, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

This weekend, I’m posting a series of blogs suggesting ways FOX and 19 Entertainment can save American Idol from its plummeting ratings, especially as Simon Cowell prepares to leave the show. Tip 2: Let the judges pick the finalists. OK, I know that’s tantamount to sacrilege. That it flies in the face of the most…

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