American Idol Finale 5/22

[Perry White]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070524/ap_en_tv/tv_american_idol

Ratings down by 7 million compared to last year's finale.

 

[Yawn]

This just in:

Meme Roth of National Action Against Obesity says Jordin Sparks, the 17 year old winner of this year's American Idol and daughter of former NFL cornerback Phillippi Sparks, sends a bad message to a society in the midst of child obesity crisis.
"When I look at Jordin what I see is heart disease," Roth says. "I see diabetes, I see high cholesterol."

It's MeMe, and that's for a reason.

That's that anorexic sorority wart on Neil Cavuto's show?

She's also a prostitute for some Wall Street power broker who is pushing the right buttons to begin tossing higher insurance premiums on those who fail to meet a height/weight scale that says 180 pounds is overweight for a 6-foot male, or that anything above 120 is overweight for a female at any height. Or, they won't hire you at all. They are so inspired by today's soap operas as to position their companies for their own reality TV show.

There is a special place in hell for these people.

 

[Montezuma's Revenge]

Bette Midler.

THE WORST.

 

[printdust]

Just curious, did that moment make David Hashelhoff cry?

No, it made him hungry. He left early to go get a burger.

As for the Clarkson-Underwood debate, it is a clashic apples vs. oranges arguement. They are both smokin' hot and outstanding singers but they are two different styles and practically impossible to compare. I thought Kelly was strong in her two performances and I have always liked the strength of Carrie's voice so those two were the high point of the show.

Two things are certain: both of them will make tons of money and no guy on this board would ever turn them away at 2 a.m. (or any time of the day or night).

I liked Taylor's song. He has always been about the performance and not necessarily the song.

The performances by Tony Bennett and Bette Midler were shocking. It is hard to see Bennett sing like that (though I guess at his age it was amazing he could do that well) while Midler was just a let down (even though she sang one of my favorite songs).

Good season. Like 24, it wasn't its best but it still beats most TV.

I think Clarkson looks better without makeup. She's definitely the girl next door. Underwood is a sculpture from the perfect specimen. Both are good therefore in their own ways.

 

[Lugnuts]

Now that's a good post. Good for you printdust!

 

[Montezuma's Revenge]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070524/ap_en_tv/tv_american_idol

Ratings down by 7 million compared to last year's finale.

They had two problems:

1. Everybody knew Jordin was going to win.

2. Now that the show has been around a while, its clear that there are no high stakes in the finals. Whoever gets into the finals has built a certain audience and will at least get a chance at a career.

Of course, there was also the problem of it not being that good of a show last night.

 

[D-Backs Hack]

The ratings were down 10 percent all season. And a 20-percent drop for the finale is nothing to brush off.

Looks like the wave crested last year.

Next season will be interesting. I wonder if they'll tweak the show, but the point I raised on another thread might be taking hold: No matter what guest artists they bring in, no matter how shrill Simon is . . . this has all been done before.

 

[shockey]

the sham that was doolittle voted off the island cost "a.i." in the finals. and why the show has put me among the one-and-done segment of viewers. see ya!! 8)

 

[DanOregon]

Rossi on point once again. A show is on long enough and the same "personality-types" repeat, (Diva, cute teen, rocker, R&B guy, country boy, crooner, etc.) contestants are familiar enough with the show to act a certain way and it loses its freshness. Its less likely we're going to see something we have never seen before. I see Jordin Sparks and I think of Paris Bennett or Kimberly Caldwell; Melissa/LaKisha reminds me LaToya London/JHud; etc.

Survivor has done a good job minimizing this by attracting contestants that never watched the show, so they don't try and copy previous contestants behavior.

 

[Editude]

The finish (and year overall) was a letdown of sorts after a strong season 5. I think the judges had a poor year this time around, repeating themselves, play fighting (poorly) with Ryan and adding very little. It seemed too scripted in many ways, like the producers were afraid to try anything lest the ratings go down. Which they did anyway. And let the singers sing to their strengths more often, rather than forcing themes that can hurt non-genre talents.

 

[Oz]

Just clicked on iTunes and noticed the "Jordin Sparks EP" right next to the "Blake Lewis EP." Both have five songs. They don't waste any time, do do they?

Jordin's
1. This Is My Now (Single)
2. I Who Have Nothing (British Invasion)
3. A Broken Wing (Martina McBride)
4. To Love Somebody (?)
5. Wishing On A Star (?)

Blake's
1. You Give Love A Bad Name
2. Time of the Season (British Invasion week)
3. I Need To Know (Marc Anthony)
4. Long Song (Cure)
5. When The Stars Go Blue (Country week)

 

[ADifferentOkie]

I saw that too. I've already downloaded Green Day's cover of "Working Clash Hero." I have no idea if that was available before last night, but its popularity right now is through the roof.