I want to know the answer to the following question:
What did other television networks refer to American Idol as because of its ratings?
All the background I'm provided with is that "During this time, many television executives begun to regard the show as a programming force unlike any seen before, as its consistent dominance of up to two hours two or three nights a week exceeded the 30- or 60-minute reach of previous hits such as NBC's The Cosby Show.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: no