On Monday, March 14, American Idol was the featured show at the 28th Annual William S. Paley Television Festival. Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson, Executive Producer Ken Warwick, FOX's President of Alternative Entertainment Mike Darnell, and nine of the Season 10 finalists were panelists as Entertainment Weekly's Dave Karger served as the moderator. Although Lauren Alaina, Thia Megia, and Scotty McCreery were unable to attend because they had to go to Idol school, here are some of the highlights from the evening.
On Hiring Steven Tyler
Mike Darnell had the initial idea for inviting Steven Tyler for an interview to be an American Idol judge, "Mostly because we dress alike," the long-haired, leather jacket, cowboy boot, and cowboy hat-wearing executive joked. "Steven was the 40th person we saw for the job." That comment drew gasps and applause from the audience.
Where do 'Stevenisms' Come From?
Moderator Dave brought up his favorite Steven Tyler comment, "After Monday and Tuesday even a week says WTF." How did Steven reply? "That's just sauted in wrong sauce!" The Season 10 judge went on to explain that as a songwriter, he always collects bits and pieces of phrases. He does not have a comedy writer...that's all Steven! On the topic of his one-liners Steven said, "Of all the things I ever lost, I miss my ... read more
Source: "American Idol 10 Live Feed" via Glen in Google Reader
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