Thursday, January 06, 2005
Caught in the "Crossfire"
Jon Stewart, while eschewing any big game trophies to be displayed in his home, may now actually have a bowtied Tucker Carlson head over his mantel.
Back in October, 2004 Stewart was invited on the political talk show, Crossfire, co-hosted by Tucker Carlson and his bow tie. After minimal introductions, Stewart went on a tear.
"What you do is not honest. What you do is partisan hackery," Stewart said.
"I'm here to confront you. ... You have a responsibility to the public discourse, and you fail miserably. ... It's hurting America," he said.
Carlson, clearly angry, replied, "Jon, I'm sorry. I think you're a good comedian. I think your lectures are boring."
He called Stewart John Kerry's "butt boy" for lobbing softball questions at the candidate on "The Daily Show."
"I thought you were going to be funny. Be funny," he told Stewart.
"I'm not going to be your monkey," Stewart replied.
After a commercial break, the sparring resumed.
Carlson: "You're more fun on your show."
Stewart: "You're as big a d--- on your show as you are on any show."
As the credits rolled, Stewart said sarcastically, "Well, that went well."
Apparently it REALLY did not go well....at least for Mr. Carlson. He will have to accompany his bow tie to another show, another hetwork. That is, if one is willing to put up with him. CNN US chief executive Jonathan Klein, who just came aboard in late November of 2004, says all of the cable networks have overdosed on programming devoted to arguing over issues. He says Carlson's career goals and CNN's needs just didn't match up. Mr. Klein specifically cited the criticism that the comedian Jon Stewart leveled at "Crossfire" when he was a guest on the program during the presidential campaign. Mr. Stewart said that ranting partisan political shows on cable were "hurting America."
Mr. Klein said last night, "I agree wholeheartedly with Jon Stewart's overall premise." He said he believed that especially after the terror attacks on 9/11, viewers are interested in information, not opinion.
Bids on Carlson's bow tie collection are expected shortly on e-Bay. Personally, I think he'd make a great addition to the WWF shows. He already has a costume.
The floating question is....Who's next in Mr. Stewart's sights?
Jon Stewart, while eschewing any big game trophies to be displayed in his home, may now actually have a bowtied Tucker Carlson head over his mantel.
Back in October, 2004 Stewart was invited on the political talk show, Crossfire, co-hosted by Tucker Carlson and his bow tie. After minimal introductions, Stewart went on a tear.
"What you do is not honest. What you do is partisan hackery," Stewart said.
"I'm here to confront you. ... You have a responsibility to the public discourse, and you fail miserably. ... It's hurting America," he said.
Carlson, clearly angry, replied, "Jon, I'm sorry. I think you're a good comedian. I think your lectures are boring."
He called Stewart John Kerry's "butt boy" for lobbing softball questions at the candidate on "The Daily Show."
"I thought you were going to be funny. Be funny," he told Stewart.
"I'm not going to be your monkey," Stewart replied.
After a commercial break, the sparring resumed.
Carlson: "You're more fun on your show."
Stewart: "You're as big a d--- on your show as you are on any show."
As the credits rolled, Stewart said sarcastically, "Well, that went well."
Apparently it REALLY did not go well....at least for Mr. Carlson. He will have to accompany his bow tie to another show, another hetwork. That is, if one is willing to put up with him. CNN US chief executive Jonathan Klein, who just came aboard in late November of 2004, says all of the cable networks have overdosed on programming devoted to arguing over issues. He says Carlson's career goals and CNN's needs just didn't match up. Mr. Klein specifically cited the criticism that the comedian Jon Stewart leveled at "Crossfire" when he was a guest on the program during the presidential campaign. Mr. Stewart said that ranting partisan political shows on cable were "hurting America."
Mr. Klein said last night, "I agree wholeheartedly with Jon Stewart's overall premise." He said he believed that especially after the terror attacks on 9/11, viewers are interested in information, not opinion.
Bids on Carlson's bow tie collection are expected shortly on e-Bay. Personally, I think he'd make a great addition to the WWF shows. He already has a costume.
The floating question is....Who's next in Mr. Stewart's sights?
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