American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment along with FremantleMedia did for Fox Television. Beginning with an open call for auditions in seven cities across the country, American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell narrowed a field of over 10,000 pop singer wannabes to one American Idol.

Cast for American Idol: The Search For A Superstar...

Kelly Clarkson
Contestant / Winner
Justin Guarini
Contestant
Nikki McKibbin
Contestant
Tamyra Gray
Contestant
R.J. Helton
Contestant
Ryan Starr
Contestant
AJ Gil
Contestant
Jim Verraros
Contestant
EJay Day
Contestant