Did anyone watch the "Al Franken" tv show tonight?

[Eric J in MN]

If so, how was it?

[Cleita]

1. Moi.

I didn't hear the whole show today because duty called, so I was happy to get caught up.

[henslee]

2. Saw first bit. First time I saw it. Rolled some Zell tape, refuted some

spewing lies by rolling JK tape. Told a caller to lay off the Bush girls. I'm glad he's got a show. Olberman/Daily/Franklin make a formidable late late nite triple threat. Now if Al Internet Gore ever gets his TV station, must see TV could start even earlier.

[thebigidea]

3. yeah, but can Ben Franklin carry a late night chat show?

The Poor Richard schtick will only go so far with key demographics.

[henslee]

4. How good do you have to be on Sundance? I mean, what are their

usual night time ratings. And how much can that show cost to do? It's just like Stern and Imus. Plus, a canceled show won't tarnish Al's career. I see it as an experiment that just gives him politics exposure at a crucial time. And if it catches fire, they all look like geniuses. Like other tv programming, I don't really watch, I just leave it on and drift in and out.