Bill Clinton on The Daily Show Monday

Marksist · Post by **Marksist** » 2004-08-06 05:56pm

NEW YORK - Bill Clinton has been all over television promoting his new book. But one show he won't be visiting is "Saturday Night Live."

The former president has turned down an invitation to be guest host of the NBC sketch-comedy series next season, spokesman Marc Liepis confirmed Friday. No reason was given for Clinton rejecting the offer, first reported by TV Guide Online.

But far from going into retreat, Clinton will sit down with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's "Daily Show" Monday at 11 p.m. EDT, presumably to say more about his best-selling memoir, "My Life," as well as global affairs and the presidential race.

This appearance comes on the heels of Clinton's guest shot on CBS' "Late Show" Tuesday, when he brought a copy of his book as a birthday gift for host David Letterman's 9-month-old son. Meanwhile, Clinton gave Letterman a rare ratings win over NBC's "Tonight Show," delivering the biggest audience for "Late Show" since last March, when Janet Jackson drew a crowd for her first post-Super Bowl interview.

Will definetely watch Clinton on The Daily Show. He was good on Letterman, but I think it should be more entertaining with Jon Stewart interviewing him.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2004-08-06 05:59pm

I'd rather see Stewart interview Bush

Unfortunately, if such a thing happened (which is about as likely as flying pigs), his handlers would no doubt force Stewart to sign some kind of agreement limiting the content anyway.

Iceberg · Post by **Iceberg** » 2004-08-06 06:01pm

Darth Wong wrote:I'd rather see Stewart interview Bush

Unfortunately, if such a thing happened (which is about as likely as flying pigs), his handlers would no doubt force Stewart to sign some kind of agreement limiting the content anyway.

That's a damn shame. It's a definitely amusing thought seeing Jon Stewart ripping George W. Bush to shreds live on national television...

BlkbrryTheGreat · Post by **BlkbrryTheGreat** » 2004-08-06 06:14pm

Darth Wong wrote:I'd rather see Stewart interview Bush

Unfortunately, if such a thing happened (which is about as likely as flying pigs), his handlers would no doubt force Stewart to sign some kind of agreement limiting the content anyway.

Oh come on, you know that even if such an agreement was signed Bush would still find a way to make a fool of himself.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-08-06 06:19pm

Darth Wong wrote:I'd rather see Stewart interview Bush

Unfortunately, if such a thing happened (which is about as likely as flying pigs), his handlers would no doubt force Stewart to sign some kind of agreement limiting the content anyway.

Knowing Stewart and Comedy Central, they'd probably just violate said agreement anyways. After all, the payoff is so high and what the fuck is Bush going to do about it? Comedy Central isn't regulated by the FCC anyways.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-08-06 07:11pm

It was bound to happen eventually. Clinton was made for shows like Stewart's.

Post by **Vympel** » 2004-08-06 09:54pm

I think he'd be hilarious on SNL.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-08-07 12:21am

Darth Wong wrote:I'd rather see Stewart interview Bush

Unfortunately, if such a thing happened (which is about as likely as flying pigs), his handlers would no doubt force Stewart to sign some kind of agreement limiting the content anyway.

Given what you just said....

Did you watch a few days ago where Colbert revealed he went to a Bush/Cheney speech, and they had a form you had to sign to get in. It says, and I'm going verbatim here:

I, (Full name), herby endorse George Bush for re-election of the United States.

Yes, that's completely copied. Spelling mistakes and 'Election of the United States'.

Colbert was funny as hell. 'They've ushered in an Orwellian Dystopia.. A Dystopia I couldn't be more pleased by.' 'I.. have to Jon. They.. They have my family!'

Post by **Beowulf** » 2004-08-07 12:38am

SirNitram wrote:Given what you just said....

Did you watch a few days ago where Colbert revealed he went to a Bush/Cheney speech, and they had a form you had to sign to get in. It says, and I'm going verbatim here:

I, (Full name), herby endorse George Bush for re-election of the United States.

Yes, that's completely copied. Spelling mistakes and 'Election of the United States'.

Colbert was funny as hell. 'They've ushered in an Orwellian Dystopia.. A Dystopia I couldn't be more pleased by.' 'I.. have to Jon. They.. They have my family!'

Hmm... I didn't have to sign anything of the sort when I went to see Cheney's speech on Monday...

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-08-07 01:08am

Beowulf wrote:Hmm... I didn't have to sign anything of the sort when I went to see Cheney's speech on Monday...

I doubt it's at every one of them. If Comedy Central's site will let me change my player back to Realplayer by returning the 'Preferences' button to anywhere it can be found, I'll see if that sequence is on their site...

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » 2004-08-07 01:59am

John they have my parents!!!

Andrew J. · Post by **Andrew J.** » 2004-08-07 10:49am

SirNitram wrote:Did you watch a few days ago where Colbert revealed he went to a Bush/Cheney speech, and they had a form you had to sign to get in. It says, and I'm going verbatim here:

I, (Full name), herby endorse George Bush for re-election of the United States.

Yes, that's completely copied. Spelling mistakes and 'Election of the United States'.

Colbert was funny as hell. 'They've ushered in an Orwellian Dystopia.. A Dystopia I couldn't be more pleased by.' 'I.. have to Jon. They.. They have my family!'

It was Rob Corddry, actually.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-08-07 11:38am

No, it was Ed Helms.

Andrew J. · Post by **Andrew J.** » 2004-08-07 06:41pm

Durandal wrote:No, it was Ed Helms.

...dammit, you're right. I always get those two confused.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-08-07 09:38pm

"Technically, Jon, I can't even say that I regret signing it. They made me sign another oath after signing the first one saying that I enjoyed signing it."

SyntaxVorlon · Post by **SyntaxVorlon** » 2004-08-07 11:56pm

frigidmagi wrote:John they have my parents!!!

The republican party is desparate.
*Turns on FF:Election 2004
Gorebot uses laserbeams, 2500 damage to Bush campaign
Kerry uses super happy chin attack, 2700 damage to Bush campaign
Clinton uses cigar missle, MISS

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-08-08 12:56am

SyntaxVorlon wrote:Clinton uses cigar missle, MISS

The cigar missile causes 10,000 points of "Oh that's fucking gross" damage regardless of whether or not it hits.