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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 by Albert Ching
- Today’s Ted Rall editorial cartoon calls Jon Stewart a scab, rather subtly illustrating the point by depicting him getting beaten up by 1920s union guys. I don’t really agree with the spirit of this particular strip, since Stewart (and all the late night talk show hosts) are in an obviously tough position, but it is sort of weird how much “The Daily Show” has been business as usual since coming back. The correspondents are back - even John Oliver , who I personally saw striking in Rockefeller Center back in November. It’s odd. But the WGA themselves don’t seem too upset about it (it seems harsh to go after the guy since he reportedly tried to reach a Letterman-style side deal ), so why is Rall so upset (other than that it’s his raison d’etre to criticize just about…everyone)? All of his Jon Stewart dialogue was pretty funny, though.
- In more Comedy Central late night news, the painting of Stephen Colbert is now hanging at the Smithsonian, after his recent pleading. It’s encouraging that at least some people at the Smithsonian have a sense of humor about it, but you can see from the linked news article that they sort of went on the defensive about it: “We agreed to go along with the joke and hang it for a short time in between the bathrooms,” said museum spokeswoman Bethany Bentley. “Let me tell you two key things here: His portrait is not coming into the collection, and it’s not hanging permanently.” God forbid Colbert is viewed in the same glimpse as William Henry Harrison.
- What city did last season’s “Lost” flash-forward take place in? Does this poster contain a clue? Newsday says…maybe Los Angeles or Chicago. Maybe the city itself is ACTUALLY ON THE ISLAND. Think about it! Your mind is blown, admit it! Two weeks until the season premiere.
- A local Green Bay channel is pulling “Seinfeld” repeats this weekend because it’s opposing quarterback Eli Manning’s favorite show. I figured him for more of a “The New Adventures of Old Christine” type of guy. I guess if he really wants to watch the show he’ll have to rely on the many, easily-available DVD releases. Foiled! I propose that next football season, CW 6 stops showing “America’s Next Top Model” to try and limit Matt Leinart’s dating pool.
- Hillary Clinton was brave enough to subject herself to the intense grilling of “Tyra” - and said that she’d consider going on “Dancing with the Stars.” The sixth season starts on March 23, perfect timing to coincide with the final push towards the conventions. It’d be like a less horrible version of “American Dreamz.”

