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Cynthia Schneider: The surprising spread of "Idol" TV

Cynthia Schneider looks at two international "American Idol"-style shows -- one in Afghanistan, and one in the United Arab Emirates -- and shows the surprising effect that these reality-TV competitions are creating in their societies.

English
  • Originally Aired November 13, 2009
  • Runtime 8 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
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