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Ex-‘American Idol’ Producer Agrees with Show’s Cancellation

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9 years ago

May 12, 2015

In a Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 file photo, from left to right, singer Keith Urban, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, and singer Harry Connick, Jr. arrive on set of “American Idol” in Los Angeles. Fox announced announced Monday, May 11, 2015 that “American Idol” will go off the air after its 15th and final season next spring. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)

ALICIA RANCILIO, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A former executive producer of “American Idol” who helped bring the show to the U.S. said Monday he was “sad initially” to hear of the show’s cancellation, but ultimately understands it’s the right time to end the show.

“Having thought about it, I thought, ‘No, it’s the right time and very brave, I think, of Fox to do this,'” Nigel Lythgoe said. “It’s still doing very well in the ratings whatever anybody else has got to say. It isn’t doing the 35 million viewers but it’s certainly doing 12 million and a lot of other stations would like that sort of figure, so you’ve got to say it’s preserving the legacy I think of ‘American Idol.'”

He said “American Idol” is “probably the most impactful show we’ve ever had on American television. It took hold of the entire nation for a number of years, and it’s far better that it retires at this point than being knocked out.”

Lythgoe, who is now a judge on Fox’s dance competition show “So You Think You Can Dance,” said he could see “American Idol” being resurrected in the future.

“Everything’s cyclical. It will probably come back in a different form again,” he said.

Paula Abdul, one of the original judges on “American Idol,” has joined “So You Think You Can Dance” as a judge for its 12th season beginning in June.

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As part of Love Life Week, the Love Life Foundation was honored to produce the 1974-75 World Champion Golden State Warrior Day. It’s a shame that our first Bay Area World Championship team’s unique accolades had been lost in the pre social media era and the cultural revolution of the 1970s.

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City of Oakland Celebrates 1975 NBA World Championship Team

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As part of Love Life Week, the Love Life Foundation was honored to produce the 1974-75 World Champion Golden State Warrior Day.

It’s a shame that our first Bay Area World Championship team’s unique accolades had been lost in the pre social media era and the cultural revolution of the 1970s.

The 1975 NBA World Championship team were invited back to the City of Oakland last Friday, to be properly celebrated for their ground-breaking performance in 1975.

The heartwarming ceremony highlighted the recent passing of the legendary coach of that team, Al Attlles, and his former players Clifford Ray and Charles Dudley were on hand to represent the “Cardiac Kids” as they were called back then for their ability to make great comeback victories during their run for the title.

Warriors great Chris Mullin and former spiritual advisor Gary Reeves gave heartfelt testimonies of their experiences under Attles’ leadership and their relationship with the inspiration they received from the NBA 1975 World Champion Golden State Warriors.

The City of Oakland provided proclamations to all parties with speeches made by city leadership including Mayor Sheng Thao and Deputy Mayor Dr. Kimberly Mayfield and activity host Love Life non-profit founder and Executive Director Donald E. Lacy Jr..

There will be a celebration of life event Nov. 9 honoring Attles’ legacy at Alameda College.