American Idol Rewind
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American Idol Rewind is a syndicated television series that premiered on September 30, 2006. The hour-long weekly series is a repurposed edition of the hit reality talent show American Idol, featuring present day interviews with the contestants, semi-finalists and rejected auditioners in addition to extra audition, Hollywood Week, and finals footage never previously aired. Clay Aiken provides the voiceover for the show.
In August 2006, the series was cleared for broadcast on stations in over 96 percent of the United States. The program also airs nationally over cable channel Superstation WGN, as well as basic network channels FOX and The CW Television Network.
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[edit] Distributors
Until December 2007, "Rewind" was syndicated by Tribune Entertainment. On December 18, 2007, Tribune Entertainment announced it would exit the program distribution business. ([1]) As a result, its programs were being forced to find new distributors for their shows. Almost immediately after the closedown, American Idol's producers, FremantleMedia, transferred syndication to another company, Trifecta Entertainment & Media.
[edit] Season One (2006)
The first season highlighted the same season of the original series.
A highlight of the audition episodes was the first-ever screening of Kelly Clarkson's full audition in Dallas, which never aired in the original run of the show. On the episode aired the weekend of October 14-15, Clarkson singing a portion of Madonna's "Express Yourself" was shown.
Brian Dunkleman, who was co-host with Ryan Seacrest season one but left under sour terms, adds new commentary.
[edit] Season Two (2007)
The second season, premiering September 29, showcases the show's second season. The second season, described by the show's producers as "the year that put American Idol on the map with legendary talent and unprecedented ratings,"[1] introduced Ruben Studdard (winner), Clay Aiken (runner-up), Kimberley Locke, and Josh Gracin. Aiken provides the narration for this set of episodes.
[edit] Episodes
| # | Episode | Air Date | Overview | Original Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Idol Phenomenon" | September 30, 2006 | An overview of the series Season 1-5 and its overwhelming success. | Seasons One to Five |
| 2 | "Auditions 1" | October 7, 2006 | The first of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From Los Angeles. | Season One |
| 3 | "Auditions 2" | October 14, 2006 | The second of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From Chicago and Dallas. | Season One |
| 4 | "Auditions 3" | October 21, 2006 | The third of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From Atlanta and Seattle. | Season One |
| 5 | "Auditions 4" | October 28, 2006 | The fourth of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From New York and Miami. | Season One |
| 6 | "Auditions 5" | November 4, 2006 | A recap of the auditions in a "Best Of" format. | Season One |
| 7 | "Hollywood Week 1" | November 11, 2006 | A showcase of the first week's events in Hollywood. | Season One |
| 8 | "Hollywood Week 2" | November 18, 2006 | A showcase of the second week's events in Hollywood. | Season One |
| 9 | "Story So Far" | November 25, 2006 | A showcase of the auditions and the Hollywood rounds | Season One |
| 10 | "Top 30: 1" | February 3, 2007 | The first group of 10 perform for the judges and America. | Season One |
| 11 | "Top 30: 2" | February 10, 2007 | The second group of 10 perform for the judges and America | Season One |
| 12 | "Top 30: 3" | February 17, 2007 | The third group of 10 perform for the judges and America | Season One |
| 13 | "Wild Card" | February 24, 2007 | The judges pick the 5 best performers from all three nights and they perform for the judges for one last chance to be chosen for the top 10 | Season One |
| 14 | "CBS 10 to 8" | March 3, 2007 | The Top 10 sing hits of Motown; 10 will become 8 | Season One |
| 15 | "CBS 8 to 7" | March 10, 2007 | The Top 8 sing hits of the 60's; 8 will become 7 | Season One |
| 16 | "CBS 7 to 6" | March 17, 2007 | The Top 7 sing hits of the 70's; 7 will become 6 | Season One |
| 17 | "CBS 6 to 5" | March 24, 2007 | The Top 6 sing songs of Big band; 6 will become 5 | Season One |
| 18 | "Road to the Top 5" | March 31, 2007 | The Top 5 recount on their experience with the show | Season One |
| 19 | "CBS 5 to 4" | April 7, 2007 | The Top 5 sing love songs; 5 will become 4 | Season One |
| 20 | "CBS 4 to 3" | April 14, 2007 | The Top 4 sing hits of the '80s and '90s; 4 will become 3 | Season One |
| 21 | "CBS 3 to 2" | April 21, 2007 | The Top 3 sings one song of their own Choice and Judges' Choice; 3 will become 2 | Season One |
| 22 | "Finale Performance" | April 28, 2007 | The Top 2 finalists sing two new songs and one previous one, Pop Idol winner Will Young performs. | Season One |
| 23 | "Finale Pre-Performance" | May 5, 2007 | Backstage Pre-Show, the Top 10 Finalists sing a '60s Medley. | Season One |
| 24 | "Finale Results" | May 12, 2007 | The winner is revealed based on America's votes, The Top 10 Return for a Motown Medley. | Season One |
| 25 | "Kelly & Justin" | May 19, 2007 | A look at the journeys of Kelly and Justin during the season. | Season One |
| 26 | "Where Are They Now?" | May 26, 2007 | The Top 10. | Season One |
| 27 | "NY Auditions" | September 29, 2007 | Auditions in New York plus an overview of the season 2 auditions. | Season Two |
| 28 | "Miami/Detroit Auditions" | October 6, 2007 | Auditions in Miami and Detroit. | Season Two |
| 29 | "Atlanta Auditions" | October 13, 2007 | Auditions in Atlanta. | Season Two |
| 30 | "Austin Auditions" | October 20, 2007 | Auditions in Austin. | Season Two |
| 31 | "L.A. Auditions" | October 27, 2007 | Auditions in L.A. | Season Two |
| 32 | "Nashville Auditions" | November 3, 2007 | Auditions in Nashville. | Season Two |
| 33 | "Hollywood Week 1" | November 10, 2007 | Showcase of the first week events in Hollywood. | Season Two |
| 34 | "Hollywood Week 2" | November 17, 2007 | Showcase of the second week events in Hollywood. | Season Two |
| 35 | "Best of the Worst" | November 24, 2007 | Showcase from the worst auditions in all seven cities. | Season Two |
| 36 | "Top 32 Group 1" | January 5, 2008 | The first group of 8 perform for the judges and America. | Season Two |
| 37 | "Top 32 Group 2" | January 12, 2008 | The second group of 8 perform for the judges and America. | Season Two |
| 38 | "Top 32 Group 3" | January 19, 2008 | The third group of 8 perform for the judges and America. | Season Two |
| 39 | "Top 32 Group 4" | January 26, 2008 | The fourth group of 8 perform for the judges and America. | Season Two |
| 40 | "Wildcard Show" | February 2, 2008 | Nine previously eliminated contestants perform for the judges and America for their last chance of making the top 12. | Season Two |
| 41 | "Top 12 to 11" | February 9, 2008 | The Final 12 perform songs of Motown; Guest judge Lamont Dozier; 12 will become 11. | Season Two |
| 42 | "Top 11 to 10" | February 16, 2008 | The Final 11 perform songs from the movies; Guest judge Gladys Knight; 11 will become 10. | Season Two |
| 43 | "Top 10 to 9" | February 23, 2008 | The Final 10 perform Country Rock songs; Guest judge Olivia Newton-John; 10 will become 9. | Season Two |
| 44 | "Top 9 to 8" | March 1, 2008 | One contestant is disqualified; the remaining 8 perform Disco songs; Guest judge Verdine White; Nobody is voted off. | Season Two |
| 45 | "Top 8 to 7" | March 8, 2008 | The Final 8 sing Billboard #1s; Guest judge Lionel Richie; 8 will become 7. | Season Two |
| 46 | "Top 7 to 6" | March 15, 2008 | The Final 7 sing songs of Billy Joel; Guest judge Smokey Robinson; 7 will become 6. | Season Two |
| 47 | "Top 6 to 5" | March 22, 2008. | The Final 6 sing the songs of Diane Warren; Guest judge Diane Warren; 6 will become 5. | Season Two |
| 48 | "Top 5 to 4" | March 29, 2008 | The Final 5 sing the songs of the 60's and songs of Neil Sedaka; Guest judge Neil Sedaka; 5 will become 4. | Season Two |
| 49 | "Top 4 to 3" | April 5, 2008 | The Final 4 sing the songs of the Bee Gees; Guest judge Robin Gibb; 4 will become 3. | Season Two |
| 50 | "Top 3 to 2" | April 12, 2008 | The Final 3 sing one song chosen randomly, one chosen by the judges, and one they chose; 3 will become 2. | Season Two |
| 51 | "Final 2" | April 19, 2008 | The finalists return; The Top 2 are interviewed and their journey on the show is looked at; The judges answer questions. | Season Two |
| 52 | "Finale" | April 26, 2008 | The Top 2 Perform 2 songs each; The winner is revealed. | Season Two |
[edit] Stations
[edit] References
- ^ 'American Idol Rewind' Returns in National Syndication on Saturday, September 29th biz.yahoo.com (09/28/07). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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