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Jan
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08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 10:44 am
looks like the show will only be half an hour tonight FOX Trims Wednesday 'Idol' (Tuesday, March 01 02:07 PM) LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Here's something you don't see every day: As the end of the February sweeps period approaches, FOX is asking for less "American Idol." The always bloated Wednesday episode of the series, when the week's eliminations are announced, will be cut to 30 minutes, as of the March 2 show. Starting this Wednesday, FOX will begin its Wednesday with a new episode of "That '70s Show," followed by a "That '70s Show" repeat. The "Idol" results episode is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, with "The Simple Life" set to air at 9:30 p.m. for at least the next two weeks. The new comedy "Life on a Stick" is set to move into the coveted post-"Idol" time slot on March 23. The night will also get a shake-up on April 13 when the comedy "Stacked," starring Pamela Anderson and Tom Everett Scott, will grab the 8:30 slot. The season's first Wednesday results show aired last week and saw the elimination of Jared Yates, Judd Harris, Sarah Mather and Melinda Lira, as "Idol" went from 24 contestants down to 20. The hour-long episode drew outrage from many fans of the show, who responded negatively to the occasionally cruel delays and teases which left the singers and viewers on edge. The show still hooked nearly 26.7 million viewers. The immediate beneficiary of the move is the third season of "The Simple Life." Although the show's premiere attracted big numbers airing after an hour of "Idol," the ratings have dipped somewhat in recent weeks, attracting 8.2 million last week. ABC's "Alias" may also get a bit of a bump. The spy drama burst out of the gate earlier this year with the help of its "Lost" lead-in, but the arrival of "Idol" has caused the show's audience to dwindle, particularly in its second half-hour, when viewers are trained to turn to "Idol."
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Rslover
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11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 1:03 pm
Thanks for alerting us to this great news!
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 1:08 pm
well I am guessing they were all over the internet after last Wednesday's show and bad press. The judges seemed to have toned things down and now the show gets cut in half. Thank goodness.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 2:20 pm
Constantine was on Elimidate a few years ago. He looks cute with shorter hair. They are reairing the show tonight. Here's a clip. http://elimidate.warnerbros.com/index.html
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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 5:20 pm
Wow...what a cutie, I like his shorter hair!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 5:42 pm
Thanks for that article, Jan! Not showing that way in my TV Guide, so I would never have known. (At least they didn't mess with the start time.) Call me a reformed cynic! I never would have believed viewer feedback would have resulted in such prompt changes. Unbelievable. Elimidate is funny but sleezy. Thanks, Rslover! It is showing at 1:30 a.m. in my area, on channel 2, WCBS (their listing was incorrect on their map/link). Doubt if I will make it, but if I am up, I will tune in for a look-see. Watch him get cut tonight, though!
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Rslover
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11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 5:53 pm
I agree. It is the most sexist dating show! What the heck - I'll tape it. I don't think he gets cut. He must be dying of embarrassment but shouldn't be too surprised. They always find this kind of stuff!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 6:59 pm
Ok, who's here???
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:00 pm
4 to go tonight. No songs. Just results.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:00 pm
42 million votes cast. Ladies first tonight.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:01 pm
Showing clips of women's songs and judges reactions from last night.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:02 pm
Yoooo Hoooo! I know people are out there!
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Crossfire
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08-07-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:03 pm
ok, ok...I'm reading and watching. 
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Reader234
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08-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:03 pm
I'm here, not sure if my computer will stay with me!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:05 pm
Ryan says, overall, a mixed evening, in terms of performances. He also asks why old song selection a problem? Randy avers--says just the right song, not new or old. Paula adds could pick opposite gender star if want to do a hot song by a popular singer. Simon asked about country. Ryan says not about genre, but performance. Randy and Simon agree it's about what works for the individual.
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Reader234
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08-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:05 pm
Selena Ray lowest votes leaving tonight
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:07 pm
Immediately (and kindly) call Celina up and tell her she earned the least number of votes. Ryan asks her what wrong. She isn't sure--thought she was being true to herself. Judges offer advice. (Hmm, if they said no singing, guess this means she won't have to sing now! Yay!!)
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Reader234
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08-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:07 pm
Thank goodness they arent being cruel!! I sang a song I love, I sang music I love, I went back to being me, and I'm all good for that Randy keep your dreams alive, you gotta take chances P great learning experince go for it S the odds are stacked against you, we put you in jfront of 30 million poeple, and lots didnt get that opportunity
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:08 pm
Wow, incredible that they listened to feedback! They are making the right changes in the show!
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:08 pm
Here and alternating with the Missy Eliot finale.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:09 pm
Hi, Cross, Reader (thanks for helping!) and Roteach! How is the Missy Eliot show?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:10 pm
I love that ad by that rap/poet!
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:11 pm
Awww, I'm bummed out. I liked Celina this week.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:11 pm
It's actually not too bad. It was a good fill-in until AI started.
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Crossfire
Member
08-07-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:11 pm
Good to see them responding to viewer concerns...I guess that's one good point about live programming. Everything is not already in the can, and they can tweak as they go along.
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