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That sparked the show. >> well, here they are. the judges have made their choices. now, america, it's all up to you. >> "american idol" reunited the family audience in front of the tv. ♪ r-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me ♪ >> 9-year-olds to 90-year-olds could root for something on "american idol." not like it hadn't been done before, but the way the producers could manipulate drama, find stories, that was the core of making those shows successful. >> this is the weak estees esee i've ever seen. was there a romance? >> we were meant to be close friends. >> good, i've had close fri...