Idol Critic

Idol Critic: The finale!

Jeff Jarvis — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:42:30 +0000

Jordin’s just 17 and Liza Persky knows what that means.

That’s it for this season. Thanks for tuning in. Liza’s going home. This is her now.

Idol Critic: Melinda? Melinda? Melindaaaaaaa

Jeff Jarvis — Thu, 17 May 2007 17:07:01 +0000

The pressure’s on as the three remaining American Idol contestants - Melinda, Jordin and Blake - sing three songs: one picked by a judge, one suggested by the show’s producers and one of their own choosing. Liza Persky has a few nits to pick with the song choices her girls made, but she’d rather dance the night away.
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Idol Critic: Barry Gibb Week

Peter Hauck — Thu, 10 May 2007 13:46:19 +0000

Three finalists are stayin’ alive and Liza Persky does some jive talkin’.

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This week’s American Idol turned out to be a painful couple of hours for many viewers, but the Idol Critic endured. Bee Gees frontman Barry Gibb dropped by and helped the four AI finalists figure out how to sing the group’s songs - with mixed results. Liza Persky was watching . . . and wondering:
- If disco is dead, who killed it?
- Barry : What’s with those choppers?
- How can you really mend a broken heart?
- Judge Judy. Huh?Enjoy the show and remember: The Idol Critic don’t beatbox on every joint, dude!

Idol Critic: Bon Jovi Week

Peter Hauck — Thu, 03 May 2007 21:29:22 +0000

American Idol is down to four finalists and Liza Persky knows who’s livin’ on a prayer.

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Jon Bon Jovi - looking all of 15 years old - plays mentor to the six Idol finalists. Everyone but Jordan seems to have listened closely. Liza Persky was watching and listening closely too, so tune in to find out:
- What’s up with Phil’s hand gestures?
- What was Gina Glocksen doing with her head in her hands.
- When the judges criticize you, should you agree?
- Who was sitting in the church lady seat?
- What the hell was below Robin Thicke’s nose?
- Who is worse than Sanjaya?
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Idol Critic: The show that keeps on giving

Jeff Jarvis — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:47:53 +0000

The magnanimous Liza Persky gives her all in this week’s two-part show:

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Idol Critic: Sanjayanara!

Jeff Jarvis — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:47:12 +0000

It was country week on American Idol and Liza Persky wraps it up for y’all.

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Martina McBride mentored the Idol contestants on the finer points of singing country and Liza has a few country-western fashion and etiquette tips:
- Don’t wear disco clothes
- Don’t wear an argyle sweater
- Don’t wear gold boots
- Don’t wear Barbie doll dresses
- Don’t go into the audience without a plan
- Don’t talk back to the judges

American Idol viewers finally came to their senses and Sanjaya went bye-a. But we haven’t seen the last of him, says a shocked, disappointed and relieved Liza Persky. Stick around until the end of the clip and see what the future holds for Mr. Malakar.

Idol Critic: Those legs are made for walkin’

Jeff Jarvis — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:07:27 +0000

It was Latin week on American Idol and Liza Persky is muy caliente!

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The delectable Jennifer Lopez tried to help the Idol contestants get their Latin rhythm on. She did a good job but the contestants struggled. Fortunately, the Idol Critic never struggles. She reviews this week’s show and wonders:

- Can Melinda Doolittle do sexy?

- Why was Micky Dolenz in the audience?

- What exactly are goose pimples?

- Why doesn’t LaKisha listen?

- Where do Haley’s legs take her from here?

Contestants come and go, but in the refrigerator of life the Idol Critic is a magnet of joy.

Idol Critic: Tony Bennett Week

Peter Hauck — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:15:31 +0000

The American Idol contestants tackle the classics and Liza Persky swings.

The venerable Tony Bennett stops by and gives the Idol crew some pointers. Most of them don’t listen, but no matter.

The Idol Critic’s questions are what matter:

- Why do Blake’s teeth disappear when he sings?

- Who doesn’t believe in Mindy Doo?

- Is LaKisha displaying a bit of a ‘tude?

- What in God’s name was going on between Ryan and Sanjaya’s father?

The competition is heating up, but the Idol Critic is as cool as the other side of the pillow.

Idol Critic: The top 9 (+ Sanjaya)

Jeff Jarvis — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:43:20 +0000

When Liza Persky talks American Idol, people listen.

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Gwen Stefani did a turn as special guest and gave the top 10 (or at least some of them) her musical advice. It’s not clear if the contestants were listening but Liza Persky sure was.

Tune in for her Idol Thoughts on LaKisha, Chris Sligh, Haley, Paula Abdul and, of course, Sanjaya. And don’t miss Liza’s impression of Melinda Doolittle. It’s an instant classic.

The dogs bark, Idol Critic moves on.

Idol Critic: British Invasion Week

Peter Hauck — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:48:01 +0000

The fab Liza Persky delivers the real dish on this week’s American Idol.

Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits and Lulu provide some guidance as the 11 finalists perform songs from the 1960s British Invasion.

How did they do?

Liza Persky knows. But first of all, she wants to know:
- why does she have an inappropriate crush on Chris Richardson?
- who was that crying kid in the audience?
- where does Haley get her legs waxed?
- when did Chris Sligh become so annoying?

From Sanjaya stating the obvious to Blake Lewis beatboxing to Simon Cowell smirking, it’s all here on this week’s Idol Critic.