Idol Worship
October 17, 2003
From Ted Mack's Amateur Hour a half-century ago to Star Search in the '80s, the TV talent show has been a staple of American entertainment. But recently, the form seems to be experiencing its own British invasion. The hugely popular "American Idol" was just one of 21 international adaptations of "Pop Idol" - the show that started in the UK several years ago. David Lyle is President of Entertainment and Drama at Fremantle Media North America, the company that's bringing the Idol franchise to a market near you.
