Baltimore Sun Critic Slams Olbermann for Operating 'in the Dirty Tradi

Baltimore Sun TV critic David Zurawik on Friday used the ultimate liberal insult when he compared Keith Olbermann to Joe McCarthy. Writing about the left-wing cable host's role in the suspension of MSNBC anchor Donny Deutsch, Zurawik mocked, "Olbermann tries to talk like he's Edward R. Murrow, but he operates in the dirty tradition of Joe McCarthy." [Emphasis added.]Zurawik has also hammered…
Scott Whitlock
April 23rd, 2010 12:58 PM

MRC-TV: Bozell on Hannity's 'Media Mash' Segment Discussing TEA Party

Last night, "back by popular demand," Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity interviewed Brent Bozell in a segment focused on media bias entitled "Media Mash."Hannity led off with the April 15 video of TEA Partier Darryl Postell being interviewed by NBC's Kelly O'Donnell, who asked him if, as a black man, he felt uncomfortable at the rally. "No, no, these are my people, Americans," replied Postell."Let'…
NB Staff
April 23rd, 2010 12:53 PM

'South Park,' Muhammad, and Double Standards at the New York Times

A recent episode of Comedy Central's animated comedy show "South Park" caused an Islamic group to send a veiled death threat to show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, accusing them of insulting the Muslim prophet Muhammad. Comedy Central reacted by censoring a later episode that also had scenes involving the cartoon version of the Islamic prophet.Two New York Times stories on this free speech…
Clay Waters
April 23rd, 2010 12:45 PM

Neil Who? Chuck Who? Press Virtually Ignores Barofsky, Grassley Compla

Ed Whitacre, Chairman of Government/General Motors, took to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday to crow about repaying a loan (link may require subscription). Note the deceptive headline and its accompanying end-zone dance: The GM Bailout: Paid Back in Full The investment of U.S. and Canadian tax dollars worked. Whitacre can try to make a case that the government's loans have been repaid, but…
Tom Blumer
April 23rd, 2010 12:32 PM

Jon Stewart Notes Blatant Double Standard on 'South Park' Mohammed Cen

On last night's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart noted the blatant censorship his employer Comedy Central exercised against its popular show "South Park" by banning it from showing, and even uttering the word "Mohammed" in this week's episode after a threat came forward from an Islamic group."The censorship was a decision Comedy Central made I think as a way to protect their employees from what they…
Lachlan Markay
April 23rd, 2010 12:21 PM

Archie Comics Introduces First Openly Gay Character - 'Isn't It Broman

"On September 1st, Kevin Keller, Archie Comics' first openly gay character, will be welcomed into the town of Riverdale."So proudly reads an announcement published at the Archie Comic website Thursday."'The introduction of Kevin is just about keeping the world of Archie Comics current and inclusive. Archie's hometown of Riverdale has always been a safe world for everyone. It just makes sense to…
Noel Sheppard
April 23rd, 2010 11:52 AM

Fired GEICO Actor Strikes Back At 'Angry' 'Racist' 'Homophobic' 'Teaba

The voice-over actor fired this week by GEICO for leaving a disgusting voice-mail message at the offices of FreedomWorks struck back Thursday with a video further disparaging Tea Party members."During the final days of the healthcare debate, FreedomWorks, headed by heartthrob Matt Kibbe and Dick Armey, herded their angry teabagging mob to the Capitol steps," began Lance Baxter aka D.C. Douglas…
Noel Sheppard
April 23rd, 2010 10:59 AM

Pentagon Rescinds Franklin Graham’s Invitation, Al Sharpton is Welco

The Pentagon rescinded the invitation of evangelist Franklin Graham to speak at its May 6 National Day of Prayer event because of complaints about his previous comments about Islam. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation expressed its concern over Graham's involvement with the event in an April 19 letter sent to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. MRFF's complaint about Graham, the son of…
Colleen Raezler
April 23rd, 2010 10:21 AM

'Family Guy' Creator: Palin’s Down Syndrome Episode Outrage 'Partial

Nothing is off-limits for Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Fox's "Family Guy" series, well almost anything. That's the message he wanted to convey in an appearance on CNN's April 22 "Larry King Live."   MacFarlane was asked about an episode, originally aired on Feb. 14, which showed one of the characters, Chris Griffith, out on a date with a female with Down Syndrome, which she said her dad was…
Jeff Poor
April 23rd, 2010 9:49 AM

Open Thread

NB Staff
April 23rd, 2010 9:32 AM

Biden and Bo with TV’s Endearing and Cuddly Moments at the Obama Whi

Never missing a chance to highlight events that make Team Obama seem to be loveable characters, ABC and NBC on Thursday night showcased endearing and cuddly moments with Joe Biden and First Dog Bo. You can decide which one is endearing and which one is cuddly.ABC’s Diane Sawyer took time to marvel at how “we heard on The View today that it was the President who told” Joe Biden “we heard” Biden…
Brent Baker
April 23rd, 2010 9:21 AM

Gorebots: WH Correspondents Group Buying Carbon Credits

In a sign of just how deep the MSM is in the global-warming tank, the White House Correspondents Association [WHCA] has announced that it is buying carbon credit offsets for travel connected with its big annual dinner [h/t Mike Allen's Politico Playbook].WHCA president Ed Chen of Bloomberg announced the move, along with the dinner menu that included at least one "organic" item, then boasted […
Mark Finkelstein
April 23rd, 2010 8:18 AM

WaPo TV Writer Wanted Biden to Call Hasselbeck a 'Nincompoop

Washington Post TV critic Lisa de Moraes was taking after her colleague Tom Shales in hating Elisabeth Hasselbeck, whom she called the "token pretty blond Republican" on ABC's The View. (Shales suggested she resembled an ABC sitcom character who was blond, witchy, and threw nasty tantrums.). Ms. de Moraes wanted to shake her and mock her for asking the vice president  about whispering that health…
Tim Graham
April 23rd, 2010 7:55 AM

'Family Guy' Creator: Palin's Down Syndrome Episode Outrage 'Partially

Seth MacFarlane tells CNN's Larry King his conscience doesn't bother him for the episode he created taking a shot at Trig Palin.
Jeff Poor
April 23rd, 2010 12:00 AM