According to the lawsuit, filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, the plaintiffs struck an oral agreement with Erlichman Associates to pitch the show. They say the deal was -- they would be paid to write, direct and produce the show. The suit claims by September, 2005, the Erlichman company froze the plaintiffs out and refused to return their calls. In July, 2005, "So You Think You Can Dance" debuted on FOX. 19 Entertainment, Inc., which also produces "American Idol," is also named as a defendant. [it was such an original idea and all. see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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