GOP-related stories
Posted Aug 2nd 2008 1:03AM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S01E09) Okay, we're really into swinging tonight. Everybody seems to get into the action, including the kids. Frankly, the summer of '76 is making everyone in
Swingtown hot and horny and just a touch too adventurous. It makes for interesting viewing, but I'm not sure how realistic all this is supposed to be. What
is the difference between swinging and cheating?
Brad and Sylvia are back. It's yet another dinner party at the Deckers! The writers really have to find other ways to get these people together. Anyway, after Bruce's admission of his overt flirtation with Melinda -- a couple of kisses and a trip to her apartment -- the Millers accept an invitation to the Pendulum Club. That's an erotic cabaret according to Trina, and yes, the Deckers decide to go along at Susan's behest.
Continue reading Swingtown: Swingus Interruptus
Posted Jul 9th 2008 9:03AM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: News, Celebrities, Reality-Free
Now that the Democratic party has decided to present the
final night of their convention from Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver before as many as 80,000 enthusiastic voters -- a venue that will underscore Senator Barack Obama's skill as a speaker -- the networks are deciding how they want to cover the event. Will the big three give the Democrats the entire night? One hour, two hours?
Will ABC and CBS be compelled to cover the night, when NBC and Fox have the option of using their cable outlets and keep entertainment on the broadcast side?
Continue reading Obama's acceptance speech has been supersized
Posted Nov 15th 2006 8:07PM by Annie Wu
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Cable, Late Night, OpEd, The Daily Show, Comedy Central
"
Mess O' Potamia": Call for a new Secretary of Defense... The administration is looking for someone with fresh eyes and open ears (the picture of the perfect candidate was actually really scary... like, scarier than Rummy, heh). Senior White House Correspondent John Oliver briefly talked about all the ways that Congress may or may not be Bush's bitch. Oliver's attempt to be snippy was absolutely hilarious... I loved hearing "Know what I'm saying?" in his crisp, British accent. Okay, um, yeah. I think I may be falling in love with John Oliver. That is all.
Continue reading The Daily Show: November 14, 2006
Posted Mar 10th 2006 3:08PM by Annie Wu
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Cable, Late Night, OpEd, The Daily Show
Big news, everyone! Dubai backed out of the port deal! Jon
scoffed, "Apparently they're too good for our ports". Plus, Abu Ghraib prison is
going to close! Ed Helms reported on-location
regarding this "end of an
error era". He said that the Iraqis were really sad about the
closing because it was the heart of their economy. Where will all the blindfold-makers find work now?
Continue reading The Daily Show: March 9, 2006
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