Alec Baldwin vs. Jack Donaghy — Who Said It?


Updated 01/27/11 1:17 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

MSNBC Wants Alec Baldwin to Replace Keith Olbermann

Rumors circulated today that Alec Baldwin is MSNBC's favored candidate to replace Keith Olbermann on Countdown after his abrupt departure Friday. I immediately checked my excitement at the rumor mill, predicting by tomorrow Alec will dismiss it as gossip. But until then there is another question: Who do we really want to host a cable news show? Alec Baldwin or 30 Rock's Jack Donaghy? Read more

Chris Matthews Stays on MSNBC, Howard Dean to CNBC?


Updated 03/23/09 8:18 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 4 comments

Chris Matthews Stays on MSNBC, Howard Dean to CNBC?

Chris Matthews has renewed his contract with MSNBC to stay on another four years. That means we'll be treated to Chris's totally unbiased (wink) political coverage during the 2012 election! Meanwhile, a new cable news personality is being born on CNBC. Perhaps ready to trust in someone other than Jim Cramer, CNBC has signed on Howard Dean as a regular contributor for business news. Dean, like Read more

Pornographer Larry Flynt Slams the Octomom


Updated 03/04/09 7:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pornographer Larry Flynt Slams the Octomom

Nadya Suleman can't get a break. First Dr. Phil slammed her on television (not surprising) but now even Larry Flynt, porno king/publisher of Hustler magazine, one of the sleazier skin mags out there, disses her big time! You know you're doing something wrong when even he has contempt for you! Get Flash to see this player. var so2883867 = new Read more

Media Research Center Picks Worst Media Offense of the Year


Updated 12/24/08 11:26 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 21 comments

Media Research Center Picks Worst Media Offense of the Year

For the 21st year in a row, the Media Research Center has rounded up Notable Quotables. The conservative media watchdog group typically chronicles the perceived liberal media bias. This year, winners were selected for categories such as: The Obamagasm Award, Pummeling Palin Award, Obamalot Award, and Pay Up Patriots Award. Here's who won the Quote of the Year Award: The Winner: Chris Matthews Read more

Briefing Book! Fox News Unveils New Post-Election Promo


Updated 12/02/08 9:25 AM · Posted by LibertySugar · 27 comments

Briefing Book! Fox News Unveils New Post-Election Promo

Get the latest news satire and funny videos at 236.com. Networks: What would MSNBC's look like? Fox News debuts first post-election promo. — 23/6 Abstinence: Practicing what they preach? Chicago abstinence teachers save first kiss for the alter. — Jezebel Schools: Patriotism or brainwashing? Most US voters want kids to say the pledge of allegiance every day. — Donklephant Tech: Would Read more

Four More Years For Olbermann — Are You Counting Down?


Updated 11/11/08 6:58 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 33 comments

Four More Years For Olbermann — Are You Counting Down?

MSNBC President Phil Griffin announced yesterday that Countdown with Keith Olbermann has been renewed for at least the length of Barack Obama's term. He said: "Keith Olbermann is at the core of MSNBC's current success. Countdown is our signature program and I'm thrilled that we're going to be able to bring it to Keith's loyal viewers for another four year term." The often incensed and always Read more

Come Party With Me: Heroes Season Premiere — Drinks


Updated 09/26/08 12:05 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Come Party With Me: Heroes Season Premiere — Drinks

What cocktail pairs perfectly with a traditional meat and mashed potato TV dinner? A classic gin and tonic served in a chilled glass. It's a simple, no-fuss drink that will nicely complement the menu for my Heroes season premiere party. I'll also have a couple bottles of red wine on hand to enjoy with dinner. Water, beer, and sodas are a must for those who dislike gin. To look at the recipe for Read more

Briefing Book! Olbermann and Matthews Won't Anchor


Updated 09/09/08 9:54 AM · Posted by LibertySugar · 66 comments

Briefing Book! Olbermann and Matthews Won't Anchor

MSNBC: Too opinionated? Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews won't be anchoring election night coverage. — DailyKos Palin: You know you've made it when . . .? Sarah Palin gets an action figure. — Townhall Fred Thompson: Chivalry is dead? Fred Thompson flies first class wearing huge American flag top hat, while his wife sits in coach. — Huffington Post Socialism: She built missiles to Read more

87% of Fox Viewers for McCain: News Watchers Discriminate?


Updated 08/08/08 4:42 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 21 comments

87 Percent of Fox Watchers for McCain

Though media may or may not be biased (depending on your perception of it) viewers it seems might be. In a recent Rasmussen poll, the cable network of choice was a big indicator of how a viewer plans to vote in November. The network that was most closely tied to a candidate? Fox News, with 87 percent of viewers saying they're likely to vote for John McCain. (The results are similar to 2004 when Read more

Briefing Book! Knowing Is Half the Battle . . .


Updated 07/09/08 2:49 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 20 comments

Briefing Book! Knowing Is Half the Battle . . .

FISA: A Democratic congress? Senate defeats effort to strip wiretapping law of immunity for telecoms. — Talking Points Memo China: People's Republic of Capitalism? Ted Koppel gets us ready for Beijing tonight on the Discovery Channel at 10 ET. — MSNBC Blogging: Time to approve every Twitter? Proposal to allow members of Congress to post content on approved websites only. — Read more