- Date: June 11, 2002
- Type: Television Series
This Television Series is referred to by Driving Miss Dalia part of Suburgatory Season 1
After passing her driving test Tessa decides to try and fake George out by pretending she didn't pass, saying it's like on 'American Idol' when the contestants hide their yellow paper behind their backs when everyone knows they're going to Hollywood.
American Idol is an American reality-competition show airing on Fox. It debuted on June 11, 2002, and it has since become one of the most popular shows on American television. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, which was first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom. The program seeks to discover the best singer in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. The outcomes of the later stages of this competition are determined by public voting by phone. The format features three judges who give critiques of the contestants' performances: record producer Randy Jackson; pop singer and choreographer Paula Abdul; and music executive Simon Cowell. The show is hosted by former children's game show emcee and television personality Ryan Seacrest; comedian Brian Dunkleman co-hosted with Seacrest during the first season. The American Idol band is led by Rickey Minor.