"Idol" Looms As An Optimistic Fox Trails In Ratings

New York Times:

At the end of calendar year 2008 the Fox network finds itself, as usual, trailing all its competitors in ratings. In other words, it once again has them exactly where it wants them.

Fox executives are accustomed to late-innings lightning. But this year they are even more confident, thanks to the return of the network's thousand-pound ratings gorilla, "American Idol," along with what looks like a more potent supporting lineup.

The once formidable action drama "24" will be back after a year off the air (because of the Hollywood writers' strike), and a new drama called "Lie to Me" will arrive accompanied by whispers that it has the potential to be a breakout hit.

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Comments

[minno]

I'm so ready for this show to go away.

[Bitsko]

What, I'm the first to comment since late last night? Must not be a very popular show.

[mamacat]

The idea of this show sounds absurd. I have never watched even a single episode, and have no intention of starting now.

[shirleyfeeney]

Haven't watched AI since...Carrie Underwood won?

I'm so over "reality" tv...especially this particular crap-fest.

[aquarius2001]

Hopefully this will be the LAST season of American Idol! The show has gotten worse each season.

[MelodyCA]

I read recently that the show has lost a bit of it's audience for the last 3 seasons. Which only proves its nothing but a vapid fad show and it will fade out eventually.