Rick Sanchez Fired From CNN Following Jon Stewart “Bigot” Controversy!
Well, that was fast: Rick Sanchez’s sharp tongue has driven the outspoken political pundit out of a cozy job. On Friday, CNN fired anchor Rick Sanchez following a radio rant Thursday night, during which he called TV rival Jon Stewart a “bigot,” blamed CNN brass for discrimination against him, and insinuated that the media industry is controlled by “Jews.” The network announced Sanchez’s dismissal in a statement issued this evening: “Rick Sanchez is no longer with the company
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Stewart & Colbert Will Host “Restore Sanity”/”Keep Fear Alive” Rallies In Washington Oct. 30
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart will hold a rally on the National Mall next month designed to “restore sanity” as his Comedy Central partner Stephen Colbert holds an opposing march to “Keep Fear Alive.” The satirist made the announcement on his show Thursday, hot on the heels of the Aug. 28 “Restoring Honor Rally” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
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“The Jeff Dunham Show” Cancelled
Comedy Central has pulled the plug on The Jeff Dunham Show after just one season. The sketch comedy starring the nation’s premier ventriloquist will not be returning next season despite its debut as the most-watched series premiere in the cable network’s history, drawing 5.3 million viewers, The Hollywood Reporter learned on Tuesday. ‘We have no plans to renew the series at this time,” a Comedy Central spokesperson said
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