Notice Jon Stewart leaving the Daily Show; replacement chosen

[Denny Crane]

No details of when or why or future plans.

Breaking news.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

He's going to Fox News to anchor a new comedy show.

 

[BigGameDamian]

So they aren't loosing much then?

 

[speeds]

I guess he passed the torch to John Oliver. He's doing a good/great job so far. Once a week isn't enough, though.

Not liking Larry Wilmore's show so far. It will probably improve. He celebrates his own jokes which aren't that good to begin with. His panel segments are too brief with too many guests. No time to discuss anything in detail like Politically Incorrect used to and Real Time does now.

TDS will probably continue. Of the people there I think I like Aasif Mandvi the best.

 

[speeds]

 

[Denny Crane]

There's no thread about Brian Williams.

I don't care if he keeps his job or not. He was the clear best replacement for Brokaw as the NBC anchor. He came from MSNBC when they had actual news reporters and moved to NBC.

The last guy to really get busted like he was is Rather. And some people on the left still think he's not full of shit.

Go figure.

 

[speeds]

Williams, if he is fired or if he comes to some kind of amicable separation with NBC, could emerge as an actual candidate to take over TDS. He wanted The Tonight Show and is interested in comedy.

 

[Denny Crane]

Williams? He shows no sense of humor whatsoever.

 

[Denny Crane]

 

[speeds]

Williams? He shows no sense of humor whatsoever.

He thinks he is funny. He really did want to host The Tonight Show. And he has been a frequent guest on TDS and other late night programs. I don't watch Jimmy Fallon but I think he did some rapping on that show once or a few times. He wouldn't be my preference.

 

[speeds]

Yeah.

“Brian wants to be a late-night comedian,” one former colleague explained. “He traded on being Nightly News anchorman-war-reporter to ingratiate himself with Jimmy, Lorne Michaels, and Jon Stewart.”

 

[Denny Crane]

I'm pretty sure Williams' problem was braggadocio, though you might come to the conclusion he was trying to make bad situations look worse for partisan reasons.

I'm not sure why NBC suspended him. They really should have just fired him in the name of journalistic integrity.

 

[speeds]

Given that Late Night, The Tonight Show (twice), The Late Late Show, and The Colbert Report (The Nightly Show) have all had replacement hosts that were men, I wonder if CC will think about having Sam Bee take over TDS just for some variety?

 

[Denny Crane]

Yeah.

“Brian wants to be a late-night comedian,” one former colleague explained. “He traded on being Nightly News anchorman-war-reporter to ingratiate himself with Jimmy, Lorne Michaels, and Jon Stewart.”

"they told him he was crazy."

I took that to mean it was absurd to consider since he's not funny.

 

[speeds]

"they told him he was crazy."

I took that to mean it was absurd to consider since he's not funny.

I'm not stumping for him. I'm just saying I wouldn't be surprised if his name is mentioned. Especially with Stewart leaving just before the elections.

 

[speeds]

Supposing the show continues it should go to someone who is a comedian first and foremost.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Given that Late Night, The Tonight Show (twice), The Late Late Show, and The Colbert Report (The Nightly Show) have all had replacement hosts that were men, I wonder if CC will think about having Sam Bee take over TDS just for some variety?

She's funny in once a week doses but would be terrible everyday.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Supposing the show continues it should go to someone who is a comedian first and foremost.

I agree, Obama would be great!

 

[speeds]

She's funny in once a week doses but would be terrible everyday.

Yeah. Ditto for guys like Black and Hodgeman. That's why I like Mandvi as a replacement.

 

[speeds]

I agree, Obama would be great!

Dammit Sly I'm trying to steer this away from left/right poppycockery!

 

[speeds]

Although CC did think that giving David Alan Grier his own show was a smart move...

The Sports Show could've been great, though. Norm MacDonald should always be on television in some capacity. His video podcast is pretty amazing.

 

[Denny Crane]

Dammit Sly I'm trying to steer this away from left/right poppycockery!

Sly's lobbying for the job

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Never like TDS, mainly because Stewart annoys me. But to be fair, most opinionated 'news' shows are just not for me.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Although CC did think that giving David Alan Grier his own show was a smart move...

The Sports Show could've been great, though. Norm MacDonald should always be on television in some capacity. His video podcast is pretty amazing.

Norm MacDonald is awesome, idk how many times I've watched his ESPY performance lol

 

[speeds]

I'm sure Dennis Miller's ears have perked up tonight. Upcoming Bush & Clinton election, Netanyahu in the news--it'd be like he never left.

 

[Denny Crane]

Tina Fey as Palin. People watching will actually believe it's really Palin. Just like always

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Dammit Sly I'm trying to steer this away from left/right poppycockery!

He sings good...

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

OH NOES, WHERE ARE YOU UNIFORMED GOONS GOING TO GET YOUR SHITTY NEWS NOW.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/full-episodes/zeehf7/february-9--2015---patricia-arquette

 

[MarAzul]

I agree, Obama would be great!

Oh yeah! Starting tomorrow would be good.