a.) One of the big programming surprises of the 2002 summer TV series was a show on the Fox Network called American Idol, a talent search that highlighted several aspiring performers.
b.) Based on a British series called Pop Idol, American Idol is another in a long list of shows that the United States has imported.
c.) In fact, many U.S. TV shows have first originated overseas.
d.) These include the quiz shows Who Wants to Be A Millionaire and The Weakest Link, both also from Britain.