For those in desperate need of a little comic relief on a Thursday afternoon, the following video provided by our dear friend Ms Underestimated is an absolute must see.
Dennis Miller was Jon Stewart’s guest on last Friday’s “Daily Show,” and the pair were absolutely side-splittingly funny.
In a six-minute, commercial-free segment, Miller took on Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Robert Byrd, and a number of political figures in a fashion only he can.
For instance, here was Miller’s take on the current Speaker of the House:
Look at Pelosi for God’s sakes. Can you take her, what’s with the blinking? She always looks to me like she’s signaling the Carpathia that she’s hit an iceberg or something. You know, the whistle on that train of thought is barely audible off in the distance, okay. This woman has gone through the Peter Principle like Gene Hackman under the El tracks in “French Connection.” You know why people love her so much? Tthe political cartoonists can use her actual photo. That’s why they love her.
So, strap yourself in, sports fans, and enjoy Dennis Miller at his absolute finest.
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The Byrd clip was great- &quo
April 5, 2007 - 14:55 ET by toolzThe Byrd clip was great- "it points the way out... out!... out..."
toolz
April 5, 2007 - 15:09 ET by Noel Sheppardtoolz,
I was in the Senate gallery for that speech by Byrd. Pretty funny stuff. :-) ns
Just to think Noel I listened
April 5, 2007 - 15:28 ET by bigtimerJust to think Noel I listened to that drivel by Byrd too, as I usually do...
Hear Me Now! Hear Me now!...He usually always includes this in whatever he is presenting with finger pointing into the air gesturing wildly!
I wanted to thank you for a great afternoon break with some gut-wrenching laughs...
Miller was great!
Spot on as a lot of others like to say here!
BT
April 5, 2007 - 15:54 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
You are welcome. I really loved this segment. Of course, as you know, I like Stewart as well, and can typically get past his liberal leanings and just appreciate the comedy. So, the two of them together were just delicious. ns
The carbon credits Miller gav
April 5, 2007 - 15:58 ET by bigtimerThe carbon credits Miller gave as a gift to Stewart was hilarious...
Stewart saying he was Jewish and had his raft and water ready just in case Global Warming was real was hysterical....they were both great!
I loved it all!
Completely agree with you, BT
April 5, 2007 - 23:59 ET by Scout FinchCompletely agree with you, BT! It's great to listen to and watch two great comedians in their prime riffing on current politics from different angles.
Note to Rosie, Bill Maher, et al...........This is what humor looks like!
I saw this segment last Frida
April 5, 2007 - 15:25 ET by GalvanicI saw this segment last Friday, and I really enjoyed it. With both Miller and Stewart being master of political satire, but from different ends of the spectrum, there were a lot of genuine laughs and one sensed that there's a mutual respect between the two comedians --- these guys can make eachothe double-over in laughter. For most of us, certainly the best part was when Miller slammed Pelosi and company, and especially the clip of Byrd with his typical Senate floor melodramatics.
If Stewart weren't already enjoying success with The Daily Show, a smart producer might pair Miller and Stewart in a Crossfire or Hannity & Colmes format and find himself with a smash hit.
Galvanic...What a great idea
April 5, 2007 - 15:32 ET by bigtimerGalvanic...
What a great idea you have for a show like you suggested...
It would be a huge hit!
Both sides of the aisle would tune in, the laughter would be endless!
I'd certainly watch it, bigti
April 5, 2007 - 16:11 ET by GalvanicI'd certainly watch it, bigtimer. But it would have to be two equally clever political comics like Miller and Stewart. If one of them left, it might be hard to find an adequate replacement, and if the balance is gone, you could end up with another O'Donnell-Hasselbeck mismatch.
Question for NBers: If there was a Miller v. Stewart commentary show, does anyone have any other candidates that could take their place? (I wouldn't suggest Bill Maher despite his experience; he's too cynical.)
I watched it, and it was ve
April 5, 2007 - 17:15 ET by ChumlyI watched it, and it was very funny. But, political satire? It was personal satire. The only thing Miller was doing was making fun of people's appearances and their idiosyncracies. He said nothing of political substance about anyone. He didn't "slam Pelosi", he made fun of her looks. Watch the video again. It was funny, but, it did not go any deeper than that.
He was basically doing what a lot of people do on this blog, which is make fun of people who they disagree with. Watch the video again - before making fun of what I am saying. It is the truth.
The idea about making a show based on character assassination and ridicule wouldn't get off the ground.
"The idea about making a
April 5, 2007 - 17:21 ET by Roger the Shrubber"The idea about making a show based on character assassination and ridicule wouldn't get off the ground. "
Considering you are posting on a thread about The Daily Show, your comment is exceptionally amusing.
It was Miller's six minutes o
April 5, 2007 - 17:24 ET by ChumlyIt was Miller's six minutes of diatribe that I am talking about. Don't try to spin it.
You're the one doing the spin
April 5, 2007 - 17:48 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou're the one doing the spinning, Sparky.
You do not think Miller would be successful using the same formula that John Stewart uses. Hardly "spinning", Mr. O'Reilly. Just pointing out the irony of that you posted.
I think he would be success
April 5, 2007 - 18:07 ET by ChumlyI think he would be successful using the same formula as Stewart. I, don't, however, think people would watch the two of them making personal attacks and saying mean-spirited things about people for very long.
Watch the video again. Everything Miller said about all of the people he commented on was mean-spirited. He had negative personal comments about everyone he was getting his laughs about.
Stewart was even slightly wincing at some of the things he was saying.
That is not John Stewart's formula.
There goes another leftist wi
April 5, 2007 - 18:33 ET by bigtimerThere goes another leftist with a famous talking point cliche'...
MEAN-SPIRITED!
Poor little babies, have no humor, or brains.
Wasn't "Chumly"
April 5, 2007 - 19:45 ET by kathleenirishWasn't "Chumly" the dim-witted walrus on the old "Tennessee Tuxedo" cartoons? I think he must be quite put out that you have sullied his reputation, gobshite.
"He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere" -Ali ibn-Abi-Talib, 4th Islamic Caliph
Stewart was wincing because M
April 6, 2007 - 10:20 ET by Roger the ShrubberStewart was wincing because Miller was skewering Stewart's and his fan bases' idols and heroes.
Let's face it: you are pissed because a: you didn't get half of Miller's references, and b: he does the same thing that Stewart and Maher does, except from the non-liberal p.o.v.
I watch Stewart's show. Can you say you give Miller the same?
Stewart was wincing because t
April 6, 2007 - 10:47 ET byStewart was wincing because the jokes of miller's were older than bush's dad. Its an accomplisment to do a century in 6 minutes! and how old was prescott bush when the Titanic sank? comic genius! This site is too much getting excited about the first funny right wing comic since gerald ford.
A free press is one of the first things to go in a totalitarian government. Montana Lyons
This is the Daily Show where
April 5, 2007 - 18:04 ET by PeskyDaneThis is the Daily Show where we are usually treated to the Bush is dumb/evil mantra. Miller's take on Pelosi and Byrd were thinnly veiled jabs at their political accumen. If you want to call it shallow, that's your perogative. But it was very much political satire. And razor sharp, to boot.
Hey Pesky,Long time no see.Do
April 5, 2007 - 18:18 ET by BlondeHey Pesky,
Long time no see.
Don't you just love Dennis Miller? I can't wait to listen to his radio show.
I don't ever recall seeing him having an off performance. The libs have to try to get in their shots, though. Typical. You, my friend, were spot on as usual.
I think Dennis Miller is hi
April 5, 2007 - 18:32 ET by ChumlyI think Dennis Miller is hilarious!
As for razor sharp name calling, Pesky...is there such a thing?.
He basically said Pelosi blinked a lot and looks funny.
He said the woman involved with the Duke rape case was a whore.
He said Byrd was an senile old man
Razor sharp name calling? He was mostly just mean spirited. I can see the humor in it, but it was not razor sharp wit. Stewart barely said anything.
Chumly,You are bloody tiresom
April 5, 2007 - 18:36 ET by BlondeChumly,
You are bloody tiresome, and boring, too.
You just couln't help provi
April 5, 2007 - 18:49 ET by ChumlyYou just couln't help proving my case about the commenters on this blog, could you.
An observation, Chumly.Deal w
April 5, 2007 - 18:52 ET by BlondeAn observation, Chumly.
Deal with it.
Huh? The fact that you're b
April 5, 2007 - 19:17 ET by PeskyDaneHuh? The fact that you're boring is proving... what?
Smack!I heard that one before
April 5, 2007 - 19:23 ET by BlondeSmack!
I heard that one before I read it.
Chumly: Dennis Miller only sp
April 5, 2007 - 19:04 ET by QueenMumChumly: Dennis Miller only spoke the truth.
Pelosi blinks and lot and has that startled Botox look.
The Duke "rape victim" is a whore.
And Sen. Byrd is a senile old man.
Actually, Miller did not use the word "whore" nor did he describe Byrd as "a senile old man". The video clip spoke for itself.
So, where's the name calling?
"He basically said Pel
April 5, 2007 - 19:11 ET by BigB"He basically said Pelosi blinked a lot and looks funny.
He said the woman involved with the Duke rape case was a whore.
He said Byrd was an senile old man"
He should have said 'The sun will rise in the east tomorrow' and hit a grand slam...
Miller would clean Stewart's plow in any debate about history or politics...And Stewart, as well as the rest of the sane world know's this....
Chumpley, you should quit whining and shut yer SMakTard Lib cakehole...
Now, this might sting just a little bit.....
Hey there, Mrs. Peel. Yes,
April 5, 2007 - 19:12 ET by PeskyDaneHey there, Mrs. Peel. Yes, Dennis Miller is terrific. He captured Pelosi perfectly - that fact that she's in over her head and it comes out in her body language. I read the parry and thrust between you and Chumley below... I thought libs prided themselves on being able to pick up on nuances. LOL - another myth blown out of the water. So, are you undergoing gator withdrawel?
Hey PD,No Gator withdrawl yet
April 5, 2007 - 19:21 ET by BlondeHey PD,
No Gator withdrawl yet...although the fab four decided to go to the NBA....Billy D. is staying in Title Town....as well he should. Gotta go shopping and get MORE National Championship gear. Oh my FSU friends are green as spinach!
It's been a heck of a week.
Popeye ought to be shot for her latest disgrace. I thought Dennis' Carpathia bit was a riot....and the train whistle, too. Too bad Chumly and the rest just have to stick their noses in to be annoying, or bloody tiresome (ht to my Brit friend....and I love the verb "to prang"! LOL).
Popeye ought to be shot for h
April 5, 2007 - 19:29 ET by PeskyDanePopeye ought to be shot for her latest disgrace.
Yes, that used to be called sedition. We are definately living in Bizzaro World with this issue.
OK, more on "mean spirit
April 5, 2007 - 19:33 ET by PeskyDaneOK, more on "mean spirited" and "names."
"Louvre of DNA"
"Stiff"
"Local Duffus"
Doesn't take much to send them into a frothing fit of offended feelings, does it?
Methinks the lib doth protest
April 5, 2007 - 19:37 ET by BlondeMethinks the lib doth protest too much.
frothing fit of offended feelings, indeed.
It's what they dooooooo!
I agree
April 5, 2007 - 21:25 ET by TheHistorianI agree that a show on character mocking will not last. If you don't believe me, ask Randi Rhodes or any of a bunch of other Air America broadcasters. It is NOT restricted to this blog; remember that every time you read about Chimpy W. Hitlar on moveon.org or Huffington Post.
"What experience and history teach is
this - that people and governments never have learned anything from history,
or acted on principles deduced from it."
G. W. F. Hegel
chumly, As I posted before -
April 6, 2007 - 04:39 ET by old crochumly,
As I posted before - "Don't let the screen door hit you in the butt".
"A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic."
Joseph Stalin
"the Louvre of DNA...&
April 5, 2007 - 15:48 ET by kevcad"the Louvre of DNA..."
Priceless!
Absolutely marvelous. Dennis
April 5, 2007 - 15:57 ET by bassndudeAbsolutely marvelous. Dennis has a keen mind and a sharp wit. I really like watching him. Any idea which radio stations carry his show?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Bass
April 5, 2007 - 15:59 ET by Noel SheppardB,
http://www.dennismillerradio.com/ ns
Noel, thanks.Save a SeAL, clu
April 5, 2007 - 16:00 ET by bassndudeNoel, thanks.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Thanks to both of you...I've
April 5, 2007 - 16:03 ET by bigtimerThanks to both of you...I've got it bookmarked!
I've listened to Miller's n
April 5, 2007 - 21:08 ET by John in CAI've listened to Miller's new radio show a few times. It's pretty good. The days I listenened he had a surprisingly strong lineup of guests. Sadly, he is on from 6-9 PM on the station I get, which is right up against a couple of local shows I listen to. My radio listening schedule is just too full to add Dennis at this time.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Dennis was too kind to Pr
April 5, 2007 - 16:16 ET by daveinbocaDennis was too kind to President Pro Tem, the former hooded Klansman, Sen. Byrd, whose head is in a place where the sun never shines. DM is absolutely the funniest guy on TV and supposedly discovered Mike Myers, Adam Sandberg and Chris Farley for SNL.
"The Louvre of DNA"........ a classic line, and then the description of "around Cape Horn to Tahiti, get the breadfruit, and then go all the way back to deliver the goods.' He's loyal to his lefty pals, like Maher, and that makes them pay attention to him.
Dennis was too kind to Pr
April 5, 2007 - 16:23 ET by daveinbocaDennis was too kind to President Pro Tem, the former hooded Klansman, Sen. Byrd. Absolutely the funniest guy on TV and supposedly discovered Mike Myers, Adam Sandberg and Chris Farley for SNL.
"The Louvre of DNA"........ a classic line, and then the description of "around Cape Horn to Tahiti, get the breadfruit, and then go all the way back to deliver the goods.' He's loyal to his lefty pals, like Maher, and that makes them pay attention to him.
This was a great segment. L
April 5, 2007 - 18:26 ET by balboaThis was a great segment. Loved when Stewart was laughing and laughing, and when Miller caught a breath, Stewart said, "I'm still laughing about Carpathia."
Thank you for posting this. M
April 5, 2007 - 18:34 ET byI had never heard of Dennis Miller befor this.
I went to his site and he is a supporter of Tom Tancredo.
There is a link there to an interview with Mr. Tancredo after he announced he is running for president. I hope that everyone will go listen to it. You can find it on the front page of Dennis Miller's site, that Noel put in the link to up top. Here is that link again: http://www.dennismillerradio.com/
Your kidding, right? "Here
April 6, 2007 - 04:44 ET by old croYour kidding, right?
"Here in Hollywood you can actually get a marriage license printed on an Etch-A-Sketch."
Dennis Miller
Miller is a genius. Am enjoyi
April 5, 2007 - 18:53 ET by QueenMumMiller is a genius. Am enjoying listening to his radio show. Funny thing is that it's running from noon - 3 p.m. here, same time as Rush. Must admit, sometimes one needs a bit of a break from Rush's intensity and Miller fits the bill just perfectly.
Glad to know this is a good s
April 5, 2007 - 19:01 ET by bigtimerGlad to know this is a good show QM!
I am looking forward to it!
Thanks.
Too short and way too little
April 5, 2007 - 19:56 ET by kathleenirishToo short and way too little Dennis. This guy is ten times better than the next guy or gal on t.v. with a lame 'talk' show! see: Bill Maher or R. O'D.
"He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere" -Ali ibn-Abi-Talib, 4th Islamic Caliph
I watched Dennis Miller on
April 5, 2007 - 23:42 ET by radiofitz34I watched Dennis Miller on his own TV show on MSNBC or CNBC. That was part of the problem. That and the monkey and well his show was flushed down the toilet. I enjoy listening to Dennis Miller. That segment with John Stewart was rewarding in a sense. Mainly because Miller was able to make his points in a short span of time.
I'm glad there is at least one comedian that can shoot from the hip about how silly the dems are.
Dennis is about as funny as R
April 5, 2007 - 23:32 ET byDennis is about as funny as Rush limbaugh. It's good that you folks have finally found a comedian that would kill at the Catskills!
A free press is one of the first things to go in a totalitarian government. Montana Lyons
"You folks"?
April 6, 2007 - 04:52 ET by old cro"You folks"?
Well, "Big Sky Lie" Us'n folks down here like cats. We arnt killen em, jess herden em. Now go get your sheep, uhh date, and mosey down town for some funnin.
If you just don't get the ref
April 6, 2007 - 10:07 ET by Roger the ShrubberIf you just don't get the references Miller makes, just admit it, Sparky. It's okay. My 70 year old dad doesn't get them either.
IMO nobody, possibly not ev
April 6, 2007 - 10:20 ET by sarcasmoIMO nobody, possibly not even Dennis, gets all of his weird references, but I'm always embarrassed by the obscure ones I DO get! And I loved it at the end when Stewart & Colbert riffed on Miller's comic style -- good comedy always makes the other comic even funnier, and those two were both hilarious when they did that. In fact, it would be a cool show if Miller went on The Colbert Report, IMO.
JMR
The nice thing about listenin
April 6, 2007 - 11:14 ET by taznarThe nice thing about listening to the recording is I can hit the pause button or go back and do a quick Google or Wikipedia search. For example, I didn't know the Carpathia was the closest ship to respond to the Titanic's distress call, though from the context I knew they were linked somehow...
Sadly, that's one of the on
April 6, 2007 - 11:25 ET by sarcasmoSadly, that's one of the ones I knew... (Gee thanks, brain!! Let's recall an obscure & ancient factoid with 0 chance of ever making us any money, but at least it makes us guffaw decades-later when Dennis Miller's making a joke!)
JMR
He was basically doing what a
April 6, 2007 - 00:00 ET byHe was basically doing what a lot of people do on this blog, which is make fun of people who they disagree with. Watch the video again - before making fun of what I am saying. It is the truth
well written chumley!
Montana why don't you dig y
April 6, 2007 - 00:13 ET by radiofitz34Montana why don't you dig yourself a hole and then get it and just lay there until you die. Your are as worthless as they come.
Radio...Problem is him having
April 6, 2007 - 00:22 ET by bigtimerRadio...
Problem is him having to actual dig a hole is work...
Don't make him come to his senses..it may be a first!
The prez has done a much bett
April 6, 2007 - 00:39 ET byThe prez has done a much better job of digging a hole. I am sorry that you feel more comfortable in that hole.
I am sorry that you are such a hater. I can understand after voting two times in a row for this disastrous administration.
A free press is one of the first things to go in a totalitarian government. Montana Lyons
I've never undestood the wh
April 6, 2007 - 02:41 ET by LibLoatherI've never undestood the whole 'hate' thing. What is it you are trying to accomplish by throwing that around?
I can at least take solace
April 6, 2007 - 03:07 ET by John in CAI can at least take solace in the fact that I didn't vote twice for the real failed presidency of Bill Clinton. What a waste of eight years.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Not to al-Queda. "He w
April 6, 2007 - 13:21 ET by kathleenirishNot to al-Queda.
"He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere" -Ali ibn-Abi-Talib, 4th Islamic Caliph