2016 Postmortem

noel711

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22. Miss Keith desperately.. but... r/o

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 08:06 AM

Apr 2013

Keith was an acquired taste with a limited audience,
and he was mostly preaching to the choir.

Dave has a wider base: because Dave is a 'comedian' most folks, even conservative,
will give him a listen, even if they disagree.
So he has the possibility of converting those who might turn Keith off.

Dave, in his own self-effacing, Midwestern sensibility,
could be the court jester, so to speak.
Which is what comedians must do.
comedians walk the line between propriety, and outrage.
George Carlin was the master of that;
Altho I agree with most of Bill Maher's political points,
personally I hear he's somewhat of an ass.

Can't wait to see the Correspondant's Dinner tonight;
I don't care for Conan, too much of a frat boy... but still want to see and hear his monolog.

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Dave Letterman has been doing something very good and informative all week... [View all] jenmito Apr 2013 OP

worst person in the world MFM008 Apr 2013 #1

And Keith Olbermann too. Left Coast2020 Apr 2013 #7

Me, too. His gift for analysis, whether humorous or contemplative, was unsurpassable. pacalo Apr 2013 #17

Me too. 47of74 Apr 2013 #10

Me three Samantha Apr 2013 #15

Me four... pacalo Apr 2013 #19

So nice to see you again Samantha Apr 2013 #25

Maybe KO is doing a little freelance writing for his buddy Dave? tridim Apr 2013 #27

Very much like Worst Person but it's going mainstream. CincyDem Apr 2013 #28

Your point is critical. This is network. 7wo7rees Apr 2013 #43

Erm...does this sound a wee bit like... Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #2

You mean Worst Person in the World? jenmito Apr 2013 #3

Yes. It's a good idea. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #4

Oh, OK... jenmito Apr 2013 #6

See ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2013 #5

always liked Dave... n/t EC Apr 2013 #8

Who knows... Dave may follow in KO's footsteps... MrMickeysMom Apr 2013 #9

He already has a bigger audience. n/t jenmito Apr 2013 #11

So, then he really can be free to say, "fuck it" and say and do what he needs to.. MrMickeysMom Apr 2013 #12

Dave's BEEN speaking his mind... jenmito Apr 2013 #29

Good for Dave! KT2000 Apr 2013 #13

Dave's dislike for Rmoney was obvious... mountain grammy Apr 2013 #14

Good to know, jenmito! Cha Apr 2013 #16

Hey, Cha! jenmito Apr 2013 #30

You too, stranger.. Cha Apr 2013 #33

A link for example alp227 Apr 2013 #18

Sounds cool treestar Apr 2013 #20

Dave is way past my bedtime - but sounds like he's doing excellent work. 66 dmhlt Apr 2013 #21

Mine, too, which is why I DVR his show. n/t jenmito Apr 2013 #31

Miss Keith desperately.. but... r/o noel711 Apr 2013 #22

Conan 90-percent Apr 2013 #24

Wouldn't it be neat if CNN hired him and let him loose, no restrictions! juajen Apr 2013 #38

I agree... jenmito Apr 2013 #32

I like the part where he says, "Let's keep it up a little longer". Cracks me up! n/t truth2power Apr 2013 #23

jenmito Diclotican Apr 2013 #26

Why does it take so long? jenmito Apr 2013 #34

jenmito Diclotican Apr 2013 #41

Oh, OK... jenmito Apr 2013 #42

jenmito Diclotican Apr 2013 #44

SHOWCASING THE COWARDS Skittles Apr 2013 #35

Maybe we can help Dave a bit. Here's an obvious stooge. ErikJ Apr 2013 #36

Dave already had him this first week, no big surprise Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #39

Since we got on the subject of KO, AnnieK401 Apr 2013 #37

Dave is great - no ass kissing republicans to make sure everybody likes him. toby jo Apr 2013 #40