Dennis Miller Bombs Again

Has the show started up yet, and has he actually been giving Bush a pass in practice? Was he being sincere when he made the statement, or was it said in a joking manner?

Just curious.
 
Number Six said:
Was 2001 when Craig Kilborn left and Jon Stewart began? I thought the show got a lot better with Stewart. Speaking of guys that just come off as pompous...count Craig Kilborn for me. It's hard for me to believe that guy has a nightly show on a national network. He just doesn't do it for me. It's subjective I guess.
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I too despise Craig Kilborn. In an _Esquire_ interview some years ago as his star was on the rise, he said a co-creator for the "Daily Show", a woman, would give him a blowjob if he told her to, adding "You can print that." It was apparently a joke, but he got docked a week's pay.

He's also on record saying he doesn't really care too much for self-deprecating humor, which he finds "nerdy". (This is exactly what his late-night competitor Conan is famous for, and the same goes for his replacement). The guy is a f*ckwad. But Al Franken... Al Franken does a good job of acting like an arrogant prick.

the obvious answer to me is always that Schawarzenegger is pleasant and amusing when he expresses his opinions whereas Sarandon and Robbins are screechy and scowling. It's not complicated. People are more apt to dislike you if you act like a pompous ass.
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I see none of that (what, because of the Oscar brouhaha?). And I rather enjoyed Robbins' political satire in "Bob Roberts", which he wrote and directed.
 
K: Don't push me, I'm a time bomb. :)
How would you describe the manner in which I responded?
I'll bet we agree on more than we disagree.
Like fiscal responsibility? The smallest government possible? The least amount of government interference with privacy? Domestic security? Justice?
See? :)
 
subgenius said:
How would you describe the manner in which I responded?
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Firmly and thoroughly, yet surpisingly concise.














(why are my lips getting chapped?!?)
 
Cain said:
He's also on record saying he doesn't really care too much for self-deprecating humor, which he finds "nerdy".

He still does it though.

(This is exactly what his late-night competitor Conan is famous for, and the same goes for his replacement).
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Except Conan forces it to the point of it being painful to watch.

And yet I agree on the rest of this:
But Al Franken... Al Franken does a good job of acting like an arrogant prick.

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I see none of that (what, because of the Oscar brouhaha?). And I rather enjoyed Robbins' political satire in "Bob Roberts", which he wrote and directed.
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No accounting (argument) for taste, as sub says. :)
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I never found anything Miller said funny. His whole stint on MNF was a joke and more then once I would put the game on mute and listen to music so I wouldn't have to hear his pathetic jokes.
 
Hilarious to see people bitching about a comedian who supports, God forbid... Republicans. Especially when most of comics are devout liberals who mercilessly bash Republicans and conservatives and only occasionally take tepid swipes at Dems.
 
I'm watching his new show right now.

He interviewed The Arnold and then did a "news" bit like the SNL days.

It doesn't matter who he gives a pass to or how he leans etc....This show is terrible. He is completely stiff and unnatural in his delivery.

This is painful.

John McCain tomorrow.....

A sample "GWB has announced he wants to put a man on mars. Well, you didn't expect him to let Saddam or Osama just sit around"

Groan.


Edited because I got the planet wrong!
 
You, once again, are not reading the posts. This has little or nothing to do with which side he's on.
In fact its critical of anyone who gives a "free pass" to anyone, and therefore undermines their own credibility. Is Bush, or anyone, beyond all reproach?
The fact that you think he is speaks volumes about your objectivity.
His ◊◊◊◊ stinks, just like everyone else's. Or do you think he's godlike? And if you don't, tell us what you would criticize him for.
 
subgenius said:
You, once again, are not reading the posts. This has little or nothing to do with which side he's on.
In fact its critical of anyone who gives a "free pass" to anyone, and therefore undermines their own credibility. Is Bush, or anyone, beyond all reproach?
The fact that you think he is speaks volumes about your objectivity.
His ◊◊◊◊ stinks, just like everyone else's. Or do you think he's godlike? And if you don't, tell us what you would criticize him for.
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Subgenius, are you addressing me? I don't think so but want to be sure. Thanks
 
TruthSeeker said:
I'm watching his new show right now.

He interviewed The Arnold and then did a "news" bit like the SNL days.

It doesn't matter who he gives a pass to or how he leans etc....This show is terrible. He is completely stiff and unnatural in his delivery.

This is painful.

John McCain tomorrow.....

A sample "GWB has announced he wants to put a man on the moon. Well, you didn't expect him to let Saddam or Osama just sit around"

Groan.
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Makes me grateful I don't choose to get cable.
Is there a live audience? I would bet not, since even the true believers would have a hard time forcing an orgasm, I mean laughter, at something like that.
He claimed to have a monkey on his show. If he does, I bet its wittier than he is.
 
McCain on tomorrow? I bet this sycophant (Miller) gets a real surprise.
McCain=a real conservative Republican patriot.
My prediction is that McCain will be funnier than Miller, and may be the nail in his coffin.
 
BTox said:
Hilarious to see people bitching about a comedian who supports, God forbid... Republicans. Especially when most of comics are devout liberals who mercilessly bash Republicans and conservatives and only occasionally take tepid swipes at Dems.
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Why do you think most comics are devout liberals?
Aren't Bush republicans funny?
And if so please enlighten us on all the funny Bush supporters, or why there aren't any. Thanks.
If you don't understand the question, I can clarify.
 
Kodiak said:


Firmly and thoroughly, yet surpisingly concise.

(why are my lips getting chapped?!?)
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I take further offense (gotten over it already) at your surprise, but with regard to the lips, its cold and windy, as expected in Michigan.
I have a word of advice: Carmex.
 
I saw the show tonight. I thought it was alright but there are ways it could be improved. First of all the sets were kinda weird. When they did the bit with four people (Dennis and three guests) they were all kinda right next to each other, especially the guests, and when they addressed one another they had to turn their heads practically 90 degrees. It was awkward.

Also the news bit didn't work too well despite the fact that the material was good. First of all Miller delivered it in a really subdued manner like he wasn't alert or something. And secondly it was kinda awkward with no studio audience to laugh and with just a few stage hands yukking it up. They need to change something around there.

I liked how he let the guests talk a lot although at the end he said something about how he'll get better at contributing to the discussion. But I thought that part was okay and could get really good if he has good guests. It's not often on those kinda shows that people actually get to speak for more than 10 seconds.

Overall there awas something off about the show...it was too slow or too quiet or something...I can't put my finger on it. It was a little bit too subdued. We'll see if it changes over time.
 
subgenius said:
You, once again, are not reading the posts.
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Yes, I have a habit of skimming bullsh!t.

subgenius said:
Is Bush, or anyone, beyond all reproach?
The fact that you think he is speaks volumes about your objectivity.
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Where did I ever say that?
 
Re: Re: Re: Re: Dennis Miller Bombs Again

Kodiak said:
Neither Miller nor Franken make me laugh, though the SNL crew's take on Bush I, then Dole, and now Bush II are all damn hilarious...
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Franken hasn't made me laugh since the Franken and Davis days, and Miller hasn't made me laugh since SNL, but put Franken and Miller on the same show, and you just might have something.
 
I really liked Miller's HBO show and looked forward to this one somewhat despite his comments about giving GW a pass, so I tuned in last night.

TERRIBLE.

As others have mentioned, he was stiff and a bit off-putting. You would think that even though format details may be a bit off in the first show, the comedy would be good because they had a while to build up for the first show. It wasn't. The jokes were bad to begin with and then it didn't help that you heard the laughter of one or two people in the background.

Never thought that I would actually advocate canned laugh tracks, but in this case, it might help.
 
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