‘American Idol’ The Pefect Rags To Riches Story

Beth Gillin of the Philadelphia Inquirer chatted with James Seguin, professor of communications at Robert Morris University near Pittsburgh, on what has made ‘American Idol’ the big hit of the summer, in his professional opinion. “It’s a rags-to-riches story,” he said. “It’s the success of the common man in a perfect television format.” He added, “People are living their dreams through these kids.”