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Shrike47

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35. Was this a joke?

Reply to AngryAmish (Reply #32)

Wed Oct 8, 2014, 08:19 PM

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NBC Wanted to Hire Jon Stewart As Host of Meet the Press [View all] Mister Nightowl Oct 2014 OP

And I hope the POTUS never sits down with that asshole EVER again. n/t Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #1

a better choice would have beem roomtomove Oct 2014 #2

I so Rebl Oct 2014 #36

Oh, to be able to Rec a reply AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #55

Stewart knows a LOT and has plenty of gravitas.... Adrahil Oct 2014 #69

ATTN NBC Botany Oct 2014 #3

Even better -Keith Olbermann on point Oct 2014 #7

I agree...nt abakan Oct 2014 #11

He would have been great. n/t Cleita Oct 2014 #18

Another good choice AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #56

Jon Stewart and Rachael have the same hair. YOHABLO Oct 2014 #45

ironically Stewart is at his weakest in his interviewing but it still vastly better than Gregory or dsc Oct 2014 #4

I disagree. candelista Oct 2014 #13

His interviews are highly edited mostly. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #27

Is that bad or good? Aren't all shows "highly edited"? nm rhett o rick Oct 2014 #37

Monday Night Raw is not. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #43

LOL. I get it, but I still bet it's highly edited. rhett o rick Oct 2014 #44

That's a problem. Political Guests should be unconfortable 2banon Oct 2014 #64

If you're basing this on his interviews on The Daily Show... eggplant Oct 2014 #21

Yes, here is why Crossfire went off the air csziggy Oct 2014 #31

I never tire of watching that. n/t eggplant Oct 2014 #49

The only problem - Mainstream Media is still hurting this country csziggy Oct 2014 #51

True, but I'm not sure there is anything on these days like Crossfire. eggplant Oct 2014 #52

Crossfire sucked for a very long time csziggy Oct 2014 #53

I don't even need to watch it to know it! JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #78

But he's a guest there rather than an interviewer. Orsino Oct 2014 #72

My point is that TDS isn't a news show. eggplant Oct 2014 #73

My point is that has never interviewed anyone for a news show. Orsino Oct 2014 #76

Sorry, I didn't mean to say that he's *only* a comedian. eggplant Oct 2014 #79

I also suspect he'd be great. Orsino Oct 2014 #80

I agree. on both points. n/t 2banon Oct 2014 #63

Hiring Stewart for MTP would've neutralized his effectiveness RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #5

That's why I'm pissed about Colbert (who I AM a big fan of) going to TLS Mister Nightowl Oct 2014 #6

Agreed. Colbert has basically been bought off. n/t RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #9

That is unfair. Justice Oct 2014 #19

In other words, he will engage in self-censorship. I rest my case. RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #22

Colbert is brilliant. The Late Show will expose him to an immense audience. Zen Democrat Oct 2014 #54

Agreed. eggplant Oct 2014 #74

I'll hope to see his Colbert character appear again. n/t Orsino Oct 2014 #77

+1......n/t Hotler Oct 2014 #70

While I might agree that it would dilute his effectiveness, it would be better than Todd. rhett o rick Oct 2014 #38

Your point is well taken RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #46

Granted that our society idolizes wealth, but there are some good people out there. rhett o rick Oct 2014 #60

I would be happy with either Stewart or Maddow gopiscrap Oct 2014 #8

I Think Jon Would Have Been a Quantum Upgrade Over Todd colsohlibgal Oct 2014 #10

Interesting davidpdx Oct 2014 #12

hahahahaha wheniwasincongress Oct 2014 #14

To which Stewart responded: Earth_First Oct 2014 #15

Since chuck hasn't done squat to improve the ratings, I wonder how long they'll let him stay there. calimary Oct 2014 #16

Is There A Pool Going To Bet On How Long Chucky Toad Will Last As Host Of MTP?..... global1 Oct 2014 #24

Well, it used to be they gave you 13 weeks - one quarter to make your mark. calimary Oct 2014 #61

Goes to show how clueless and off the rails NBC is. Cleita Oct 2014 #17

I agree. Rachel would be perfect. Chemisse Oct 2014 #20

Your mistake lies in believing that they care about journalism. RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #23

I can't disagree with you. n/t Cleita Oct 2014 #26

They fact that they gave Chucky MTP should be indication enough... toddwv Oct 2014 #34

Jon is closer to a journalist than anyone in Corp-Media. He probably has trouble rhett o rick Oct 2014 #39

I think Daniel Tosh would be fun as MTP host. nt valerief Oct 2014 #25

Rachel Maddow would be WONDERfUL as host of MTP. She's a serious, smart, personable, northoftheborder Oct 2014 #28

MTP gets most of it's interviews from the conservative side. They are willing guests because they rhett o rick Oct 2014 #41

During this entire thread.... IkeRepublican Oct 2014 #29

Long time Stewart fan - from before his MTv show days underpants Oct 2014 #30

I agree. nm rhett o rick Oct 2014 #42

If NBC hired Jon Stewart for MTP, they would have killed the canard that big media is run by Jewish AngryAmish Oct 2014 #32

Was this a joke? Shrike47 Oct 2014 #35

I am dead serious. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #40

You do know he's Jewish right? genxlib Oct 2014 #48

What? If that was true why wouldn't he use his name. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #50

Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #57

Um, no. eggplant Oct 2014 #75

Jon Stewart is Jewish. 2banon Oct 2014 #65

Actually "Stewart" is a Scottish name, which has it's roots in Gael. (Not Anglo) 2banon Oct 2014 #66

I might have watched MTP with Stewart. Sure won't with Todd. Shrike47 Oct 2014 #33

What is the point in watching any of these Sunday talk shows? YOHABLO Oct 2014 #47

What the hell would the DC crowd do when asked a real question or when Stewart yurbud Oct 2014 #58

Stewart Would Have Been Great, If And Only If.... supercats Oct 2014 #59

I actually posted that recommendation here on du. Rather amusing to read but 2banon Oct 2014 #62

I find it amazing that there are no Tim Russert's out there mackerel Oct 2014 #67

I really like the commercials they're running.... AngryOldDem Oct 2014 #68

Anyone they put there.. sendero Oct 2014 #71