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In reply to the discussion: Does everyone still love Jon Stewart ? [View all]KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)36. House porn on HGTV, Chopped on Food Network or the ultimate oatmeal of tv-
a Hallmark or Lifetime movie.
In other words, stuff that puts me to sleep.
Yes, I know it's low brow. I'm not snobby that way.
If we'd been subjected to President Romney, I probably would tune in to Stewart again for the catharsis and relief.
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yes....just like SNL...they may have a funny idea - but they run it into the ground (I suppose
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2013
#55
good question. I think I liked the show, overall, more when they did more of the trips to
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2013
#21
Interviews with crazy people get harder, as the reputation of the show expands
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2013
#83
I read somewhere he got his own show. Don't know if it was on Comedy Central though. nt
okaawhatever
Nov 2013
#27
Never liked him - think his accent grated on me - but you are right - he did a very
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2013
#23
I used to watch it religiously, and then less, and less, and now virtually never.
NYC_SKP
Nov 2013
#8
I think the same, exactly. Think he is a cynic first, Democrat second. nt
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2013
#15
I don't care if you worked for Original Ray's Pizza on 11th - you don't know Pizza
OmahaBlueDog
Nov 2013
#63
I will always love Jon Stewart for helping me/us get through the Bush years.
KittyWampus
Nov 2013
#19
that is so damn funny "house porn" (I am hooked on love it or list it). I absolutely
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2013
#53
Leno and Letterman $20 Million, Kimmel $10 million, Stewart tops with $25mm nt
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2013
#28
I was under the impression he's leaving because he's not justifying his salary in the ratings.
Chan790
Nov 2013
#58
Hugh Downs was paid $20M per year just to tape the intros to the segments on
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#85
Never did, he's on after my bedtime and I never watch the reruns the next day
tularetom
Nov 2013
#33
I wish I could make 23 million dollar per year telling jokes and promoting liberal ideas
Douglas Carpenter
Nov 2013
#43
yes, very much so. if you want news to be fair, then you have to be ok with
La Lioness Priyanka
Nov 2013
#56
I still like and and still watch him. I'm far from being a prude but it seems he's relying more and
OregonBlue
Nov 2013
#57
TV Ratings - Surprised TDS higher than Modern (Unfunny) Family? Lower than TOSH ?
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2013
#67
I still think he is very funny and brings attention to issues like only a comedian can.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#88