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38. ask Michael Richards

Sat Nov 16, 2013, 09:59 PM

Nov 2013

who will be on tv again about the 12th of never. Don Imus got fired as well. People in Hollywood don't say racial slurs because they know they will be fired.

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MSNBC Suspends Alec Baldwin and His Talk Show [View all] cali Nov 2013 OP

my opinion blueknight Nov 2013 #1

Good Mostly Orbiting Nov 2013 #2

Now maybe Martin Bashir, a more deserving host, can get a show with more exposure. nt kelliekat44 Nov 2013 #15

I would rather have Martin switch with Chris Hayes. Skidmore Nov 2013 #17

Yes. And that's all I think about when pnwest Nov 2013 #33

Morgan Freeman blasted homophobia on Twitter a while back. “I hate the word homophobia. Katashi_itto Nov 2013 #3

FAKE quote (notice "MorgOnFreeman" twitter) - from a parody acct nt alp227 Nov 2013 #40

MEH. The sentiment is what counts. If it doesnt come from Freeman it sums it well enough up Katashi_itto Nov 2013 #44

I couldn't watch his show all the way through, I found it too boring! B Calm Nov 2013 #4

I didn't care for Thirty Rock either tavernier Nov 2013 #10

I loved that show. One of the best written ever. But not everyone's sense of humor I understand. n-t Logical Nov 2013 #45

Gave it a try three weeks in a row, and pnwest Nov 2013 #32

Whew tavernier Nov 2013 #47

Protecting his family has nothing to do with bigoted slurs, ff. merrily Nov 2013 #5

Has anyone ever been fired or show cancel for saying racist slurs against bonniebgood Nov 2013 #6

Don Imus, for one. Remember the "nappy-headed ho" remark? LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #8

I though Imus was hired back? Blue_Tires Dec 2013 #48

In broadcasting? Sure. For one, MSNBC fired Don Imus some years ago. merrily Nov 2013 #9

yes. cali Nov 2013 #12

Howard Cosell. (n/t) klook Nov 2013 #14

Jimmy "the Greek" Snyder Tanuki Nov 2013 #21

Several, on the other hand Tracy Morgan, coworker to Baldwin was retained by Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #23

ask Michael Richards dsc Nov 2013 #38

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, although she voluntarily ended her show BumRushDaShow Nov 2013 #43

Good. He's been given too many passes already. LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #7

Yep. He seems like one of those "Rules of conduct apply only to ordinary people" guys. merrily Nov 2013 #11

His show was boring, bring back the prisons, I guess. watoos Nov 2013 #13

Good ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #16

Good point. I never thought of that. merrily Nov 2013 #22

LOL, that is awesome..I never saw that before. When did he post that? n/t Jefferson23 Nov 2013 #26

Not sure I got it on FB ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #34

10 hours ago. DesMoinesDem Nov 2013 #36

FAKE quote (notice "MorgOnFreeman" twitter) - from a parody acct nt alp227 Nov 2013 #39

Thanks alp and good catch. n/t Jefferson23 Nov 2013 #42

I noticed that this show was not on last night Gothmog Nov 2013 #18

Good riddance. Jefferson23 Nov 2013 #19

Why do homophobic speech, when psychophobia is acceptable for progressives? HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #20

So acoustic enhancement did not show he said "fathead" as he claimed? merrily Nov 2013 #24

who the hell says "cocksucking fathead"? cali Nov 2013 #25

Good point. But, does "fathead" even sound like "f*g?" merrily Nov 2013 #30

Either way, why would he use such ann--- Nov 2013 #27

nope. the paparazzi shouldn't be arrested as long as they don't assault cali Nov 2013 #29

Pathetic status has been reached. gtar100 Nov 2013 #28

Damn, and I was looking forward to the Ellen Barkin interview last night. nt valerief Nov 2013 #31

His show featuring the immigrant labor activist was good spooky3 Nov 2013 #35

I guess they should have named the show "Over Soon". n/t winter is coming Nov 2013 #37

Good. idwiyo Nov 2013 #41

Good. cordelia Nov 2013 #46