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Wanda Sykes Rips Alleged Lack of Racial Diversity at Fox News in Off-C
December 13th, 2009 12:57 PM
It might seem a little strange to see Fox News bashed on its Fox broadcast parent network, but that's what you would have witnessed if you tuned into "The Wanda Sykes Show," Saturday night's late-night alternative to NBC's "Saturday Night Live." On the Dec. 12 broadcast of "The Wanda Sykes Show," Sykes, made famous for her attacks on conservative talker Rush Limbaugh and former Alaska Gov. Sarah…
'Family Guy' Mocks Chris Matthews' Overly Inflated Ego
November 30th, 2009 9:29 AM
Fox cartoon hit "Family Guy" on Sunday took a nice swipe at Chris Matthews marvelously mocking the MSNBCer's overly inflated ego.As the opening credits rolled, Stewie Griffin noticed that pet dog Brian has been Googling himself.After Brian explained why, Stewie remarked, "Take it easy. You're getting a bigger head than Chris Matthews."This set up a brief vignette of a large-foreheaded Matthews,…
Sykes Tries to Turn Bush Derangement Syndrome Into Talk Show
November 9th, 2009 5:08 PM
Wanda Sykes debuted her new comedy show Saturday on Fox. That critics met the show with reviews of varying degrees of mediocrity is hardly surprising, as Sykes simply recycled years of Bush-bashing and Obamamania into her monologue, which set the mood for the show.Sykes is well known in political circles for proclaiming "I hope his kidneys fail" in reference to Rush Limbaugh at this year's White…
Dem Congressman Equates Tough Interview Questions with Political Favor
November 8th, 2009 2:00 PM
Very often criticism of journalists is actually criticism of journalism. Effective investigative reporting entails asking the tough questions and demanding answers. Powerful Democrats, including White House officials, have derided Fox News for this reason. But even conservative bloggers are not immune to the "extension of the opposition" charge for simply asking the tough questions.Late last…
New PTC Study Finds Increased Depictions of Violence Against Women on
October 28th, 2009 5:20 PM
Violence against women has increased on TV programs, according to a new study by the Parents Television Council. "Women in Peril: A Look at TV's Disturbing New Storyline Trend" found that incidents of violence against women and teenage girls increased 120 percent on television in the in the past five years, while overall violence on primetime broadcast entertainment programs increased only 2…
BMI’s Gainor Discusses Newspaper Bailouts on Fox Business
October 20th, 2009 3:21 PM
On Oct. 20, Media Research Center Vice President of Business & Culture, appeared on the Fox Business Network to discuss recent calls from journalists and liberals for government intervention in America's ailing newspaper industry. "I can hardly believe that the Washington Post would publish an editorial asking for a taxpayer bailout of newspapers," said host Stuart Varney. "Tell me I…
Fox's Wallace Highlights NYT's Kennedy v Helms Obit Contrast
August 31st, 2009 1:00 PM
On the August 30 Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace seemed to pick up on Clay Waters' NewsBusters item, earlier posted at TimesWatch, pointing out the blatant double standard between the New York Times obituary for conservative Republican Senator Jesse Helms and that of liberal Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy.Near the end of Sunday's show, Wallace read from the first paragraph from each obituary…
Did Teens Choose a Pole-Dancing Hannah Montana
August 12th, 2009 9:59 AM
An iconic child (now teen) star performs a pole dance at an awards show aimed at teens. Most of the media shrug. Welcome to Hollywood 2009. At the Teen Choice Awards, which took place Aug. 9 and aired Aug. 10 on Fox, Miley Cyrus, the 16-year-old Disney-created star of the wildly popular "Hannah Montana," franchise performed "Party in the U.S.A." Clad in short-shorts, high-heeled boots and a…
Hume on Gates Affair: President Who's Always Apologizing For America C
July 27th, 2009 10:18 AM
"This president who travels the world apologizing for his country couldn't quite apologize for himself."So said Brit Hume on the most recent installment of "Fox News Sunday" as the panel discussed Barack Obama's handling of the Henry Louis Gates affair.Adding insult to injury, there was virtual unanimity that the President erred in this matter, and erred badly (video embedded below the fold with…
The Emmys Sink to a New Low
July 17th, 2009 10:13 AM
The much anticipated list finally arrived. Many hard working producers, writers, and actors waited with baited breath to hear the possibly career-changing announcement; hoping that their dedication to their craft and the constant effort to produce quality television had paid off. And then they realized, "Oh wait, the Emmys have ignored us for years..." It's a point driven home this year with the…
Iran Fading From Media Attention
June 27th, 2009 11:05 AM
(Photo is of the martyred "Neda")In a passionate Wall Street Journal op-ed this morning ("Silence Has Consequences for Iran"), former Spanish Prime Minister José Aznar who, in case anyone cares, serves on the board of WSJ parent News Corp., says that "It would be a shame .... if our passivity gave carte blanche to a tyrannical regime to finish off the dissidents and persist with its revolutionary…
