Jul 25, 2008
Story Timeline: 80 days
The surge of reality tv shows has brought about a new species - the reality tv judge. Reality judges can vary from the very nice and helpful to the brutally harsh and cutting. No show highlights the range of reality judges' personalities any better than "American Idol." Some may even say that it was the "American Idol" judges that set the tone for all other reality shows. When "American Idol" began in 2002, Americans were shocked by judge Simon Cowell's bluntness that was to the point of being unkind at times. However, Cowell was coming into the show with previous judging experience. He had already served one year on the British series "Pop Idol." Having spent many years in the recording industry may have also given him the ability to quickly judge between the good and the bad singers. As seasons of "American Idol" progressed...
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