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June 2, 2001: David Simon's “The Wire” airs its first episode on HBO, solidifying the premium channel that broadcast “The Sopranos” as the king of original dramas.
>> July 30: The Strokes release “Is This It.” Band members may not have been the saviors of rock, as advertised, but they were the executioners of boy bands.
>> Nov. 10: Apple changes the music industry by releasing the iPod, which originally was only 5 GB in size. Current models range to 160 GB.
Nov. 12: XM Satellite radio officially starts nationwide coverage, further transforming the way consumers listen to music and broadcast media.
May 18, 2002: Will Ferrell signs off from “Saturday Night Live” to star in successful silver screen comedies.
>> June 10: “American Idol” starts its run on Fox, making Simon Cowell a household name.
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