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What American Idol has done for reality TV and music

American Idol took the public by storm in 2002 as a reality show and talent powerhouse. It also had a major impact on the music industry, discovering Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood among other stars. Tonight is the American Idol finale, and CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers explains the shows impact on television and music.
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