Moraes on TV: January 13, 2008 - January 19, 2008

'Idol' Does Dallas

We Watch So You Don't Have To If, as Simon Cowell recently insisted in a phone call with TV critics, this season has produced the best crop of "American Idol" wannabes yet, why did he and fellow judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul feel compelled to send through to Hollywood...

'American Idol' Treacles In

First night of the traditional lousy-auditions phase of "Idol" -- three glorious weeks on the road meeting delusional pop-star wannabes -- takes us to Philadelphia. But why are the judges being so well-behaved? Aspiring veterinarian Alexis Cohen comes in with her face covered in glitter and channels Grace Slick, after...