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Obama a Keynesian? Ron Johnson says 'start digging'
November 3, 2010
Meanwhile, Ron Johnson, soon-to-be senator from Wisconsin, knows how to get out of a deep hole.
Simpsons World: The Ultimate Episode Guide, Seasons 1-20
October 31, 2010
20 years of The Simpsons episodes are detailed in Matt Groening’s new 1,200-page, 8.8-pound book.
Al Franken speech: Obama's car-in-the-ditch metaphor
October 26, 2010
Sen. Al Franken revises President Obama’s car-in-the-ditch analogy during a rally at the University of Minnesota supporting Mark Dayton for governor.
'Louie': Hilarious FX sitcom from Louis C.K.
September 7, 2010
Louis C.K.’s FX sitcom Louie is sometimes dark, often loose, always memorable and very funny.
Jeff Garlin
February 26, 2010
Jeff has a new book out, called My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World, about reducing his physical weight as well as his carbon footprint.
Glenn Beck on Fox News + Jon Stewart, Keith Olbermann = Hilarious!
September 5, 2009
Keith Olbermann and Jon Stewart’s segments on Glenn Beck’s lunacy have been hysterical. Do not miss these.
'Morning Joe' Scarborough brews up Jon Stewart feud over Starbucks
June 10, 2009
Is there any connection between Scarborough picking a fight with the ‘Daily Show’ host and the launch of his campaign for, uh, his book?
Stephen Colbert reports from Iraq this week
June 8, 2009
‘The Colbert Report’ should be especially good this week, with Stephen Colbert on location in Baghdad, Iraq.
Kevin Pang eats cheeseburgers and more
May 2, 2009
About ‘The Cheeseburger Show’ and its adventurous host.
Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood: Wandering down Kinnikinnick Ave.
April 20, 2009
Bay View has an old, working class atmosphere, but it’s really being revitalized lately with color and creativity.
Bruce Springsteen to perform on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' tonight
March 19, 2009
Bruce Springsteen will be doing a solo performance of the title track, “Working on a Dream.”
Rick Santelli, CNBC in hot water on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'
March 5, 2009
Finally someone on TV takes a closer look at Rick Santelli’s much-hyped bailout rant.
Deep thought: Happy birthday, Jack Handey!
February 25, 2009
Jack Handey is a real person, not a pen name or a character. He is 60 today.
TV tonight: Bush farewell, new 'Office' and '30 Rock'
January 15, 2009
President Bush delivers his farewell address tonight, and there’s a new ‘The Office’ and ‘30 Rock.’
'The Digg Reel'
December 18, 2008
You should watch ‘The Digg Reel’. It showcases popular Internet videos, and Andrew Bancroft is a funny host.
Bill Murray crashing parties, says New York Post
December 8, 2008
The New York Post reports that Bill Murray has been showing up unexpectedly at area parties, and engaging in random conversation before leaving.
Enablex commercial: Class reunion of urine-filled balloons?
July 2, 2008
Recognize the voice in the Enablex bladder-balloon commercial? It’s SCTV’s Andrea Martin.
Thursday night TV
March 1, 2007
‘My Name is Earl,’ ‘The Office,’ and ‘30 Rock’ have us tuning to NBC every week.
British law to protect religion from hatred -- and laughter?
June 26, 2005
Under a new law in Britain, it might be llegal to mock religion.
