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Steven Colbert Takes Donald Trump to Task for Cheating Girl Group (video)

Keith GirardAugust 5, 2016

Steven Colbert did his patriotic duty on the “Late Show” last night. He went to bat for the “USA Freedom Kids,” an all-girl singing group. It performed at a Donald Trump rally, but were never paid. That Donald! He really knows how to work a deal. The group performed at a Trump rally in Florida in January. ...

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Jon Stewart Has Last Word on Donald Trump, Fox Talking Heads (watch!)

Keith GirardJuly 22, 2016

Jon Stewart took time out of retirement to visit Stephen Colbert, who graciously yielded his desk to the former “Daily Show” star. Stewart showed his old form, lambasting Donald Trump and Fox Newies like Sean Hannity. Fox News commentators like Hannity proved to be easy targets because of the fawning coverage and hypocritical pronouncements. ...

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While GOP Stews, Michelle Obama Takes it to Streets, Sort of… (watch!)

Keith GirardJuly 21, 2016

While the Republican Party stewed in its own fetid juices at the GOP National Convention, Michelle Obama was taking it to the streets, sort of. She was off on a lark in a special episode of James Cordon’s “Carpool Karaoke.” Rap pioneer Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott popped into the car to sing along and rap her big hit, “Get Ur Freak On.”...

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Jimmy Fallon Emerges From Mist as Donald Trump in Hilarious Skit (see!)

Keith GirardJuly 20, 2016

Jimmy Fallon did a hilarious take on Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention last night on the “Tonight Show.” He emerged from the mist on stage just like the Donald, with a little Michael Jackson thrown in. Fallon has been doing spot-on Trump impersonations throughout the campaign. In fact, he’s become the Tina Fey of Trump impersonators. He captures The Donald’s essence as well as Fey’s Sarah Palin....

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Stephen Colbert Goes Deep Off Grid to Find Jon Stewart for Late Show (see!)

Keith GirardJuly 19, 2016

Stephen Colbert traveled deep “off grid” to dig up Jon Stewart last night on the “Late Show.” Colbert was looking for someone to explain how Trump became the Republican presidential nominee. “That guy?” Stewart exclaimed. Colbert was clearly facing a dilemma on the show. “How can we guess what will happen, when we can begin to explain how we got here,” he said....

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John Oliver Tells All You Need to Know About Brexit Orangutans, Pigs (see!)

Keith GirardJune 27, 2016

John Oliver, the British host of HBO’s satirical news show “Last Week Tonight,” explains the landmark “Brexit” vote in simple language any unaware American can understand. It’s all about shaved Orangutans and pig “fuc*kers, all of which makes the subject perfectly clear....

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Elle Fanning Reveals Her Nasty Little Habits on Tonight Show (video)

Keith GirardJune 23, 2016

Elle Fanning may be blonde but she's no dummy. She more than holds her own in a raucous game of Catchphrase on the Tonight Show. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty I...

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Selena Gomez Takes a Spin on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke (watch!)

Keith GirardJune 21, 2016

Selena Gomez was James Corden’s companion on “Carpool Karaoke,” the only segment on his show that distinguishes him from the rest of the late night comedy crowd. Selena was stellar. Too bad, CBS junked up the piece with product placements. James calls on Selena Gomez to help him carpool to work, but not without a stop at an amusement park and a drive-thru first....

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Jennifer Lawrence Discovers Booger in Her Nose on Tonight Show (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 24, 2016

Jennifer Lawrence was right in the middle of a game of "True Confessions" on the Tonight Show last night when she suddenly discovered she had a booger in her nose. She couldn't help disclosing the fact and promptly caused host Jimmy Fallon to lose it. The incident unfolded after Lawrence sat down with Fallon and John Oliver, host of HBO's "Last Night Tomorrow."...

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Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Dance Their Last Waltz on SNL (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders dance their last waltz in a hilarious “Saturday Night Live” cold open. The two bitter Democratic presidential rivals let bygones be bygones but scheming Hillary has other plans for her political opponent. SNL regular Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Hillary and Larry David played the irascible Sanders. ...

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Ted Cruz Reveals Inner Self on (Where Else?) SNL Church Chat (see!)

Keith GirardMay 8, 2016

Ted Cruz portrayed himself as the most god fearing Republican candidate. Inside he was an irascible, philandering scamp who sexually harassed women in college. But his true nature actually goes deeper than that, according to “SNL’s” Church Lady. Dana Carvey made a hilarious return to the late night sketch comedy shows to reprise one of his signature characters. ...

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God Fearing Baker Turns Away Pushy Gays and Their Jewish Lawyer (Video!)

Keith GirardApril 17, 2016

God lives in a small town where a humble baker stood her ground against two pushy gay men who tried to order a wedding cake. In the process, she unveiled a massive conspiracy between the all-powerful Gay lobby and their Jewish lawyers to prove once and for all that God is Gay! The scene played out in a “Saturday Night Live” digital short starring Vanessa Bayer....

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Holy Brass Balls! Johnny Depp IS Donald Trump in Video Spoof (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 10, 2016

Johnny Depp is know for creating memorable movie characters, but his portrayal of Donald Trump in a new video spoof by comedy site Funny or Die is one for the record books. He is Donald, right down to the mogul’s brass balls! Depp appears in the movie trailer with an all-star cast that includes Michaela Watkins as ex-wife Ivanka Trump. “Happy Days” star and Howard pal, Henry Winkler, Patton Oswalt, Alfred Molina, Andy Richter, Jack McBrayer, Jacob Tremblay, Stephen Merchant and Paul Scheer....

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Larry David Gives SNL Political Punch With Bernie Sanders Skits (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 7, 2016

Larry David, this week’s “Saturday Night Live” guest host, gave the show some political punch with his uproarious Bernie Sanders impersonation. He does a take-off of his own HBO show–with a twist–and plays a plutocrat on a sinking ship opposite Sanders himself. Feel the Bern! Sanders, the curmudgeonly Vermont Senator with stooped shoulders and grey hair, is tailor-made for David’s comedic skills. ...

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Ted Cruz Skewered on SNL as Not Likable, Sneaky Little Creep (Watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 7, 2016

Ted Cruz’s dirty little trick on fellow Republican Ben Carson in the Iowa Caucuses was given the “Saturday Night Live” treatment in the show’s cold open. The presidential candidate is so unlikable not even his own daughter can stand him. But, hey, is he ever funny. SNL regular Taran Killam had the honor of playing the sleazy politician. ...

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Ronda Rousey Assures Fans She’s Not ‘Brain Damaged’ on SNL (watch!)

Keith GirardJanuary 24, 2016

Rhonda Rousey, the former UFC women’s Bantamweight champ, was in solid form during her debut monologue on “Saturday Night Live.” She assured fans she wasn’t “brain damaged” by her devastating knock out at the hands, or make that feet, of Australian Holly Holm. She was just kidding of course, or was she?...

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Jimmy Kimmel ISIS Pay Crunch Spoof Questionable in Taste (Watch!)

Keith GirardJanuary 22, 2016

Jimmy Kimmel has found a fix for ISIS terrorists who are barely making ends meet after their exalted caliphate cut pay in half. He spoofs their predicament with an add for career re-training, but it’s in questionable taste given the group’s barbaric murders. U.S. air raids on their money-making ventures, like bootleg oil, have hit the group hard....

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