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Of Swords Now Blunted and Punches Well Pulled . . .

posted 9 years ago by dmavender
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This once great Fox News cable program is now, I think, a rather surprising disappointment. The charm, I'm afraid, left with his bindle, his freakishly unmanageable hair, and several molting layers of sausage casing-like skin. Now, what is left, seems hollow, deliberate and wholly bereft of joy. What was once my favourite late night show seems 43 minutes of safe, small "c" conservative adult humour; in other words, not like Greg at all.

Still, here's hoping you ignite that nightly spark again, Merv!

[–] fourpointstars 9 years ago

Writing was on the wall when Bill left and they replaced him with Joanne. Now Greg is leaving too and getting a new show.

[–] blisteringlogic 9 years ago

Who the hell is Merv?

[–] dmavender 9 years ago

MERV is Merv Griffin. A likeable enough chap, but not one known for having inspired his writing staff to create comedy that questioned the social structures and strictures of modern Western culture.

Take a peek at good ole Merv Griffin: http://www.youtube.com, ... if you so dare.

-PmCf

[–] blisteringlogic 9 years ago

I know Merv Griffin, used to watch him back in the 70's,but what does he have to do with Redeye?

[–] dmavender 9 years ago

The current Red Eye and the former Merv Griffin Show share a similar degree of cultural edge.

[–] blisteringlogic 9 years ago

Oh, I stopped watching when it became "Bland Eye" w/Blandy McBlanderson. The show is about as interesting as watching paint dry.

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