Dennis Miller to join Fox news channel

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » June 12, 2003, 12:48 pm

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainmen ... 3233c.html

Supposedly joining the Hannity and Colmes show. I can't stand his type of comedy and do not find him funny at all, but damn if I don't find myself agreeing with most of the things he says.

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » June 12, 2003, 1:26 pm

I think he is funny as hell.

Wulfran · Post by **Wulfran** » June 12, 2003, 1:43 pm

Dennis Miller Live used to crack me up like no other show on TV. I love him because he is anti-partisan and his rants reflect some of the flaws in the way our society approaches some issues.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » June 12, 2003, 1:52 pm

Yet another sign that Fox is more interested in entertainment over news. What a frightening trend.

Post by **Sylvus** » June 12, 2003, 2:13 pm

Eh, I don't know that I'd call it frightening. Dennis Miller is a pretty bright guy who stays well informed on most current affairs, or at least historically he did. I don't see what makes him less qualified to speak about the news than some of the other people that have shows on the news channels. Just because he has a sense of humor he can't present valid opinions?

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » June 12, 2003, 2:43 pm

Sure, Miller is a smart guy, I never argued that fact. I also like his style of comedy. However, Fox is increasingly more about entertainment, and playing to the lowest common denominator in order to pad their ratings. I simply see this is just one more step leading further down the road of banality. God knows what the major news networks will be like 10 years from now. Will they have ex-porn stars juggeling baby kittens while they explain about the latest War Against Terror? I mean, Christ, you gotta draw the line somewhere.

Kylere · Post by **Kylere** » June 12, 2003, 3:04 pm

Bleh I would rather have a smart person talking than someone who took journalism because they thought it would be an easy degree. Anything is an improvement over the vapid headed bimbos and chucks on most news shows.

Vetiria · Post by **Vetiria** » June 12, 2003, 3:07 pm

If they would just kick Geraldo to the curb.....

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » June 12, 2003, 3:08 pm

Fairweather Pure wrote:Sure, Miller is a smart guy, I never argued that fact. I also like his style of comedy. However, Fox is increasingly more about entertainment, and playing to the lowest common denominator in order to pad their ratings. I simply see this is just one more step leading further down the road of banality. God knows what the major news networks will be like 10 years from now. Will they have ex-porn stars juggeling baby kittens while they explain about the latest War Against Terror? I mean, Christ, you gotta draw the line somewhere.

Yea, what's next, an actor for a president, a rassler being governor of minnesota, dirty harry as governor of california, or a trash tv host as governor of cincinnati?

masteen · Post by **masteen** » June 12, 2003, 3:32 pm

Krimson Klaw wrote:Yea, what's next, an actor for a president, a rassler being governor of minnesota, dirty harry as governor of california, or a trash tv host as governor of cincinnati?

Cinci is a state?

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » June 12, 2003, 3:33 pm

oops meant mayor. But yea, like that would ever happen.

-edit He's also running for senate in 2004!

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » June 12, 2003, 3:46 pm

Krimson Klaw wrote:oops meant mayor. But yea, like that would ever happen.

-edit He's also running for senate in 2004!

in the state that elected Jim Trafacant more than once...

I dont think Dennis Miller is a bad hire for Fox. I dont know how he will fit w/ Hannity and Colmes. For starters they should just kick Holmes off the show. That guy is only on there to give lipservice to a two sided treatment of the issues. And Sean Hannity doesnt exactly strike me as the kind of meathead who likes to share the spotlight.

I think Geraldo as an actual Field Correspondant is a MUCH more dubious maneuver in the Infotainment direction than Miller.

Adelrune Argenti · Post by **Adelrune Argenti** » June 12, 2003, 4:06 pm

Well, the buzz in California is about the upcoming recall effort against the governor and the introduction of Arnold Schwartzenegger as a candidate for Governor on the Republican ticket. Could be very interesting.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » June 12, 2003, 4:13 pm

Arnold running for office would be sweet! Instead of boring debates about the "issues," we could have a gladiatorial combat. Conan the Republican fears no one!

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » June 12, 2003, 4:20 pm

Well, the buzz in California is about the upcoming recall effort against the governor and the introduction of Arnold Schwartzenegger as a candidate for Governor on the Republican ticket.

Is that a ....... wait for it ....... a TOTAL RECALL?

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » June 12, 2003, 4:32 pm

Miller is probably more legitimate when it comes to political knowledge and opinion than everyone everyone else at Fox News combined.

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » June 12, 2003, 4:38 pm

You know who they should get to balance the show, is Genine Garofalo, the O'Reilly buster. Now THAT would be a show to watch. She's to the left but she makes tight arguments, I find myself having to agree with her opinions lots of times, even though I don't want to.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » June 15, 2003, 1:56 am

I don't care what people say, I liked him on Monday Night Football.

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » June 15, 2003, 2:39 am

I pity you. I watched DML religously, but couldn't stand him as a football commentator.

Xyun · Post by **Xyun** » June 15, 2003, 5:28 am

Voronwë wrote:in the state that elected Jim Trafacant more than once...

I like Trafacant. That is all.

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » June 15, 2003, 2:21 pm

Me too, dying to see his prison pic without his hairpiece.