When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub catch it for a post we call “In the Press”.
Wake up! Hasn’t that tryptophan worn off yet? Turn off the football games and find out what’s going on in the world of our boys, Jon and Stephen. Wait, our nation doesn’t watch football do we? Do we?
This edition is somewhat Stephen-less. I guess you could call it Jon-heavy. Stephen is accused of sexism, Jon is accused of being a real pundit and Late Night TV is saturated.
The Colbert Report
Here is a take on the recent interview with Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff:
Is Stephen Colbert Contributing to Sexism?
The author’s viewpoint is that because Stephen refers to them as “guys” several times during the interview, that is contributing to sexism. The best point the author makes in favor of this argument is when he says this:
To test this, try calling a group of mixed sexes ‘gals’ and then try to argue that you mean it in a gender neutral term. Go on, try it. Seriously! I’ll wait.
Yea, not so easy is it?
It would be odd to do that, yes. However, if we all started to do it all the time, eventually no one would think anything about it, much like when we started using “guys” to describe women. The word ‘gals’ would change meaning.
Since we have an international audience of Hubsters, what do y’all think?
The Daily Show
Read this following article and see if you agree. If you don’t then read the next few articles and consider the passage of the Zadroga Bill a few years back and then see if you agree. Post your thoughts!
Sorry, Jon Stewart: You’re not “Just a Comedian”
Now, all of this is not to say that Stewart should keep quiet when it comes to the Obama administration’s flaws. Far from it. “The Daily Show” would be a significantly inferior product if it didn’t show a willingness to gore all sacred cows. So I’m not asking for him to tone it down or redirect fire. What I am asking, however, is that Stewart spare us the “I’m just a comedian” act and own his influence. Someone who is “just” a comedian doesn’t hold a political rally, and definitely doesn’t go on “Crossfire.” You’re a pundit, Jon, albeit one with jokes. Now start acting like it.
I think the author makes a lot of good points. Jon definitely has an influence, a big one. I don’t know if he likes that. Maybe that’s why he doesn’t like to “own” it.
I remember that interview with Chris Wallace where he claimed that Jon wanted to be a political player. Now, that is silly. Jon doesn’t want to be in politics or be in the world of so-called “real” journalism. However, he is more than just a comedian. Yes, his aim is just to make people laugh and his aim is to make a comedy show first, but there is no doubt he is more than just a comedian, whether he wants that distinction or not. Because he chooses to lampoon the media and politics, the idea that people see you as a real pundit or a real newsman, comes with the territory.
I hope he doesn’t take the author’s advice and start “acting like it”. (last line in paragraph quoted above)
Scene: Jon Stewart’s Egyptian Twin, Buzzfeed in Black-Tie
Last week, Jon and Bassem Youssef attended an event to benefit the “Committee to Protect Journalists”.
Photographer: Amanda Gordon | Bloomberg
Youssef’s show was again shut down on November 1st. Jon spoke about it:
The friends were together for the Committee to Protect Journalists annual benefit, where Stewart presented Youssef with an International Press Freedom Award. On November 1, Egyptian satellite television channel Capital Broadcast Center shut down Youssef’s show.
“So it turns out the new regime in Egypt has less of a sense of humor than the Muslim Brotherhood,” Stewart said.
I hope Bassem’s show starts up again.
How Jon Stewart President Obama’s Biggest Problem
For anyone who thinks Jon is a pinko liberal, there ya go. He is an equal opportunity political basher. He’s always been tough on Obama since day one.
Jon is a big influence on young people, we all know that.
Who cares what a late night comedian/talk show host thinks? President Obama should if viewership details on Stewart’s show are right.
According to a 2012 Pew Research Center Poll, “The Daily Show” has the second-largest share of young viewers — aged 18-29 — of any of the 24 media outlets tested. (The only one with a higher number of young viewers was “The Colbert Report.”)
Here’s The Racist ‘Daily Show’ Interview That Cost A Local GOP Chair His Job
A North Carolina county precinct GOP chair resigned on Thursday after an offensive interview that aired on “The Daily Show” Wednesday, in which he said “
lazy black people” want “the government to give them everything.”
“Yes, he has resigned,” said Nathan West, a spokesman for the Buncombe County Republican Party. The party had asked for Don Yelton’s resignation in direct response to the interview, West said.
Aasif Mandvi really did give him just enough rope to hang himself. WOW!
Jon and Stephen
This next article, titled “The New Establishment 2013” lists both Jon and Stephen at #11.
In the list, Jay-Z and Beyonce are #1 and Rupert Murdoch is #5, falling two spots from last year.
Enough of other people, back to Jon and Stephen:
STAGE OF GLOBAL CONQUEST: Next year marks Stewart’s 15th year hosting The Daily Show, but he remains the late-night gold standard among younger viewers. During the first quarter of this year, The Daily Show and its brother program, The Colbert Report, ranked first and second among 18-to-49-year-old viewers— ahead of Jay Leno’s Tonight Show.
Next up on ITP, this video on Youtube is an interview with Chris Hedges who talks about how Stephen and Jon have destroyed satire. Huh?
Good Lord. I sat through the whole thing. I watched it and 7 minutes in they finally started talking about satire and Jon and Stephen. What a joyless man, this Mr. Hedges is. He seems to be un-thrilled with everything. I hope that he can somehow someday, figure out the pleasure of watching the Joy machine and just relax.
Six Degrees
NBC Revives American Comedy Awards
Okay. I don’t know. Good Luck, NBC.
NBC has acquired the American Comedy Awards and will broadcast the ceremony in May 2014.
The network has tapped Emmy winner Don Mischer, Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare to serve as executive producers on the awards show honoring those who have achieved new heights in film and television. The ceremony will also pay tribute to some of comedy’s most enduring personalities and acknowledge the work of stand-up performers.
I think the reason the Comedy Awards have failed in the past is that it seems odd to give awards to people who are likely to be the ones who most often make fun of awards shows. I don’t know. That’s just my take. Any thoughts?
Are We Reaching the Late Night Show Saturation Point?
I’d give that a big yes. Especially when you look at this picture:
There’s never even been close to this many late night shows on TV at one time, with some airing daily and some weekly. With every show facing a lot of competition, it’s important they distinguish themselves. The broadcast network shows and Conan all feature a similar monologue/desk bit/guest 1/guest 2/musical guest structure, relying on the host’s personality and sensibility to give the shows identity. Cable late night programs are wisely breaking from that traditional structure and subject matter. The Daily Show and The Colbert Report have been earning high ratings and separating themselves from the competition with their political/satirical focus for years. FXX’s Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell has found viral success with video clips of the show’s debates on subjects like rape jokes and the existence of God, Arsenio is counting on viewers’ love for ’90s nostalgia, and Nikki & Sara Live is catering to their hip, young MTV audience.
I hadn’t even heard of some of these shows until I read this. Yeah, I’d say we have enough. I’m sure, however, that won’t stop the execs from pumping out more.
The only shows I watch consistently in late night are TCR and TDS, however, I did watch Conan the other night and sometimes I’ll watch Letterman and Craig Ferguson, but it’s always online. The whole concept of “late night” TV is changing.
Do y’all watch late night TV in late night or online? or do you watch it online late at night? That could be an option.
In The Press – Food Coma Edition
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub catch it for a post we call “In the Press”.
Wake up! Hasn’t that tryptophan worn off yet? Turn off the football games and find out what’s going on in the world of our boys, Jon and Stephen. Wait, our nation doesn’t watch football do we? Do we?
This edition is somewhat Stephen-less. I guess you could call it Jon-heavy. Stephen is accused of sexism, Jon is accused of being a real pundit and Late Night TV is saturated.
The Colbert Report
Here is a take on the recent interview with Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff:
Is Stephen Colbert Contributing to Sexism?
The author’s viewpoint is that because Stephen refers to them as “guys” several times during the interview, that is contributing to sexism. The best point the author makes in favor of this argument is when he says this:
It would be odd to do that, yes. However, if we all started to do it all the time, eventually no one would think anything about it, much like when we started using “guys” to describe women. The word ‘gals’ would change meaning.
Since we have an international audience of Hubsters, what do y’all think?
The Daily Show
Read this following article and see if you agree. If you don’t then read the next few articles and consider the passage of the Zadroga Bill a few years back and then see if you agree. Post your thoughts!
Sorry, Jon Stewart: You’re not “Just a Comedian”
I think the author makes a lot of good points. Jon definitely has an influence, a big one. I don’t know if he likes that. Maybe that’s why he doesn’t like to “own” it.
I remember that interview with Chris Wallace where he claimed that Jon wanted to be a political player. Now, that is silly. Jon doesn’t want to be in politics or be in the world of so-called “real” journalism. However, he is more than just a comedian. Yes, his aim is just to make people laugh and his aim is to make a comedy show first, but there is no doubt he is more than just a comedian, whether he wants that distinction or not. Because he chooses to lampoon the media and politics, the idea that people see you as a real pundit or a real newsman, comes with the territory.
I hope he doesn’t take the author’s advice and start “acting like it”. (last line in paragraph quoted above)
Scene: Jon Stewart’s Egyptian Twin, Buzzfeed in Black-Tie
Last week, Jon and Bassem Youssef attended an event to benefit the “Committee to Protect Journalists”.
Photographer: Amanda Gordon | Bloomberg
Youssef’s show was again shut down on November 1st. Jon spoke about it:
I hope Bassem’s show starts up again.
How Jon Stewart President Obama’s Biggest Problem
For anyone who thinks Jon is a pinko liberal, there ya go. He is an equal opportunity political basher. He’s always been tough on Obama since day one.
Jon is a big influence on young people, we all know that.
Here’s The Racist ‘Daily Show’ Interview That Cost A Local GOP Chair His Job
Aasif Mandvi really did give him just enough rope to hang himself. WOW!
Jon and Stephen
This next article, titled “The New Establishment 2013” lists both Jon and Stephen at #11.
In the list, Jay-Z and Beyonce are #1 and Rupert Murdoch is #5, falling two spots from last year.
Enough of other people, back to Jon and Stephen:
Next up on ITP, this video on Youtube is an interview with Chris Hedges who talks about how Stephen and Jon have destroyed satire. Huh?
Good Lord. I sat through the whole thing. I watched it and 7 minutes in they finally started talking about satire and Jon and Stephen. What a joyless man, this Mr. Hedges is. He seems to be un-thrilled with everything. I hope that he can somehow someday, figure out the pleasure of watching the Joy machine and just relax.
Six Degrees
NBC Revives American Comedy Awards
Okay. I don’t know. Good Luck, NBC.
I think the reason the Comedy Awards have failed in the past is that it seems odd to give awards to people who are likely to be the ones who most often make fun of awards shows. I don’t know. That’s just my take. Any thoughts?
Are We Reaching the Late Night Show Saturation Point?
I’d give that a big yes. Especially when you look at this picture:
I hadn’t even heard of some of these shows until I read this. Yeah, I’d say we have enough. I’m sure, however, that won’t stop the execs from pumping out more.
The only shows I watch consistently in late night are TCR and TDS, however, I did watch Conan the other night and sometimes I’ll watch Letterman and Craig Ferguson, but it’s always online. The whole concept of “late night” TV is changing.
Do y’all watch late night TV in late night or online? or do you watch it online late at night? That could be an option.