ABC, Fremantle are sued over 'Million Dollar Idea'.(cases)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, August, 2005 by Eggerton, John

Creators of syndicated TV series Million DoLLar Idea, which began on KSTC Minneapolis, have filed suit against ABC, Fremantle-Media and producer Simon Cowell (host of American Idol) over their planned network reality show, The Million Dollar Idea (a working title). The ABC show was announced last month.

Over the course of the series, it will search the country for the entrepreneur with the best business idea or new product, culminating with $1 million in business support, including cash, entrepreneurial counsel and physical resources to the winner. The Minneapolis version also features a competition, with the winner getting marketing and other support. The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles Aug. 10 by Jean Golden and Todd Walker,...

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