Video: President Rush Limbaugh, Vice President Ann Coulter
posted at 10:05 pm on February 14, 2007 by Ian
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Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter play President and Vice President on Fox News’ new satirical television show premiering Sunday Night at 10pm Eastern:
Listen to Rush talk about his appearance here.
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I’m so very sad.
a4g on February 14, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Well, as they say, the stage is the actor’s realm, the movies the director’s and TV is the bastion of the writers.
These writers are a bit stiff at the very least. Great writing would even work with the wooden perormances by Rush and Ann.This is not great writing, it is lame. The jokes are broadcast from miles out on top of it.
bbz123 on February 14, 2007 at 10:16 PM
That was actually very funny. I particularly liked Chairman Ann’s line at the end – a jab at her critics. Rush used to have a late night tv show years ago which had a great platform. Taking real political events and skewering them with clever wit. Hopefully the writers of this show can take some tips from that.
thedecider on February 14, 2007 at 10:16 PM
I loved it and the libs will go bananas. Still wish they’d dump that stupid laughtrack.
bambam on February 14, 2007 at 10:22 PM
They are trying too hard or maybe the show got fooled and the writers are actually liberals.
Maxx on February 14, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Coulter really killed it with her last words.
Ouabam on February 14, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Good grief… Get rid of the d*mn laugh track.
Rush’s performance was actually good. Certainly better than most of what passes as comedy on SNL.
spmat on February 14, 2007 at 10:27 PM
I dunno what video you guys watched, but I loved it. Yeah, they were a bit stiff for new comers, but this … this could be good.
I can’t wait to see it.
One Angry Christian on February 14, 2007 at 10:29 PM
I have a nominee for the new head of The Department of ICE
sonnyspats1 on February 14, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Laughtrack is horrible. Coulter’s last line was the only thing that made me smile. Take some risks, grow some balls; if you want to make people laugh, you have to offend someone.
JaHerer22 on February 14, 2007 at 10:30 PM
I loved it. It made me laugh out loud.
calnevari on February 14, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Please can’t we all just pretend this isn’t happening.
Alex K on February 14, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Wow I can’t even begin to describe how painful that was to watch.
I think my 8mo year old niece could do better with the laugh track.
F15Mech on February 14, 2007 at 10:39 PM
8mo year old
should be 8mo old
F15Mech on February 14, 2007 at 10:42 PM
heh heh heh.
I’m willing to give it a chance. It can’t be worse than the daily show is.
Jones Zemkophill on February 14, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Are you sure about that? :)
F15Mech on February 14, 2007 at 10:46 PM
-Laugh track sucks. As someone on another thread pointed out, getting an audience, especially for a new show, is not always easy. Maybe it will be gone in the future. Otherwise I’m sure Ian or Allah will post John Stewart mocking them in the near future.
-Rush can act. Anyone who caught his old TV show knows he is just as fun to watch as to listen to.
-Comedy is hard and sometimes it takes a little time to get going. Don’t bury this show before it gets started.
Bill C on February 14, 2007 at 10:46 PM
Well that was a HECK of a lot funnier than the first clip they let loose with! The laugh track is a problem though :(.
Kevin M on February 14, 2007 at 10:48 PM
This thing is tough to download so I can email it. Do you offer that ability?
Kevin M on February 14, 2007 at 10:51 PM
GIVE PEAS A CHANCE!
Ropera on February 14, 2007 at 10:51 PM
That’s the clip they showed at the Liberty Film Festival last November.
Though I don’t recall the canned laughter….probably because we were all laughing anyway.
And the one we saw had them instead receiving a call from Senator Hillary Clinton then saying in unison “take a message”.
Anway…from viewing this clip alone, I thought the show looked promising.
The Ugly American on February 14, 2007 at 10:53 PM
My theory – they are pretending that this is what the new show is all about. But, when it airs, we will all be pleasantly surprised at Dennis Miller behind the desk.
Uh, unlikely, but one can hope.
nailinmyeye on February 14, 2007 at 10:59 PM
1: Ditch the laugh track.
2: Actually light the cigar.
3: Have the Vice President dress like Rosario Dawson in Sin City.
infidel4life on February 14, 2007 at 11:00 PM
LOL. Rush’s secretary/receptionist was named “Rosemarie”. A shout out to Nixon’s assistant Rosmary Woods and the infamous 18 minute gap in the Watergate tapes, perhaps?
A subtle jab at the libs. Good stuff.
Jack M. on February 14, 2007 at 11:01 PM
Baby jesus is crying because that was so bad :(
lorien1973 on February 14, 2007 at 11:03 PM
Look at their head sizes. Rush’s head is HUGE!!! Anne’s is teeny tiny. Could be the paste.
bloggless on February 14, 2007 at 11:15 PM
Rush and Ann, if you’re reading this, “it’s not you it’s me”… Actually, it’s neither of us, it’s the writing (and the laughtrack! What the hell is going on? I will say that this piece kills that obnoxios other preview we’ve all seen by now, but get real… Where’s Dennis Miller and/or Colin Quinn?
I’m almost starting to believe what some others have joked about.. that they’re leaking this crap to make it look like amateur hour, and then they’re going to nail it when the real show actually airs. Sadly this is probably just wishful thinking on my part, but I’m going to hold out hope. Fox News has been able to destroy the competition, as has Fox Broadcast (24, American Idol… these shows have made television history), etc. Does anyone believe they put together such a crappy show full of laughtracks and they think people are going to buy it when any idiot can see (what we’ve seen) is pathetic at best. I suppose it’s possible, but I would hope this genius company wouldn’t do something so stupid.
RightWinged on February 14, 2007 at 11:20 PM
I’d rather watch John Kerry both 100 more jokes than watch that crap again. F’n’ awful.
Greg Tinti on February 14, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Just wonderful. We have become nutroots. I’m all for humor but this show smells something awful. We need class not gas.
Limerick on February 14, 2007 at 11:26 PM
The only good line was at the end, and Ann screwed up the delivery.
Keljeck on February 14, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Sounds good to me, Rush was looking Presidential and who would mind a Hot Hunny like Ann for a V.P.
If some of the low life incompetents we have for liberal lawmakers can act with Washington D.C. size egos then why not Rush and Ann?
Speakup on February 14, 2007 at 11:30 PM
HA! my comment made it on Ace’s site. I’m so proud :) Thanks ace!
lorien1973 on February 14, 2007 at 11:32 PM
This is funny, especially in the context that Al Franken, the “liberal Rush Limbaugh”, is actually running for Senate.
Nethicus on February 14, 2007 at 11:33 PM
Now THAT made me laugh.
ballz2wallz on February 14, 2007 at 11:34 PM
It seemed to me the writers didn’t understand the audience they were trying to entertain. Coulters last line for example… I think she originally said that in her column shortly after the 9/11 attack. At that time and under those circumstances, it put a big grin on my face, not that it was exactly funny, because I’m sure she was at least half serious when she said it, and I was at least half agreeing with her. But because it was something that needed to be said, it was a big anxiety reliever. But without that context, it’s not only was NOT FUNNY, but actually seems to deride the very conservatives they are attempting to entertain.
Both Limbaugh and Coulter have enormous wit and a cunning sense of satire. They know how to be funny when they want to, how to make a serious point, what works and what doesn’t and why. I’m surprised they agreed to do this scene because either of them should have easily spotted it’s serious flaws.
The writers of this show need to understand that what makes conservatives laugh the most is when the absurdities of the liberal mind-set is soundly lampooned. If they don’t figure out how to do that, just like Limbaugh and Coulter do everyday, then this show will flop and it will deserve to.
Maxx on February 14, 2007 at 11:35 PM
I cringe every time Ann says that last line. Before we invade someone, kill their leaders, and convert them to Christianity, perhaps we should first consider cleaning our own house.
Anybody got a good idea on how to go about doing that?
CyberCipher on February 14, 2007 at 11:36 PM
Great stuff! America’s fantasy ticket.
Mojave Mark on February 14, 2007 at 11:36 PM
These are people who have experience in making good TV shows though. These aren’t drug off the street and forced to make a TV show. Comedy is hard, true, but if you can’t do it yet. Satire is fine too, Sarcasm is good. Those 2 are far easier. Don’t we have that airplane! guy on our side now.
lorien1973 on February 14, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Is this downloadable?
Kevin M on February 14, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Yes, Kevin, you can email the permalink to this post.
Ian on February 14, 2007 at 11:43 PM
Everybody’s a TV director all of a sudden.
smellthecoffee on February 14, 2007 at 11:55 PM
Nah, but this show so far has crap written all over it. At least Limbaugh and Coulter’s piece here was a little better than the other preview we’ve seen. I’ll beat that other piece here (picture an anchor doing the “Daily Show” thing)
“Today’s top story: Democrats moved on the nonbinding resolution, opposing President Bush’s policy in Iraq. When asked about their earlier votes in support of the war, and 13 years making the WMD case themselves, the Senate Democrats reminded us that this was before public opinion turned against the war.” (obnoxious laugh track)
Does that one line I just pulled out of my ass not beat “BO magazine”?
RightWinged on February 15, 2007 at 12:08 AM
It’s about time a show came out that all the libs can say sucks. It will be just like when I say SNL and the daily show sucks.
riggermarander on February 15, 2007 at 12:11 AM
Excellent.
NRA4Freedom on February 15, 2007 at 12:14 AM
It’s funny to watch all the new screen IDs suddenly posting comments on this blog out of nowhere, and all mysteriously bashing this show. The only negative comment I’ve seen come from an ID that I recognize was from JaHerer22, and we all know why THAT is.
This blog has been completely invaded by trolls ever since Allah opened up the registration a few months ago. The only way you didn’t find that skit funny is if you’re a lefty moron.
Gregor on February 15, 2007 at 12:14 AM
People! It was a comedy skit. Get a sense of humor!
Wow! Rush and Ann as President and Vice President.
They could get married and give a whole new meaning to the phrase, “The First Couple”.
Helloyawl on February 15, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Griz on February 15, 2007 at 12:16 AM
F15Mech on February 15, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Uh…Randy’s old school – before my time, even. Perhaps you haven’t seen:
RightWinged on February 14, 2007 at 11:20 PM
RightWinged on February 15, 2007 at 12:08 AM
thedecider on February 15, 2007 at 12:22 AM
Nevertheless…let’s give it a chance. I still think FOX is airing it on the wrong network, but let’s see what it is before we judge too harshly.
thedecider on February 15, 2007 at 12:23 AM
OH SNAP!!!
F15Mech on February 15, 2007 at 12:28 AM
going to bring a new definition to the term Howler Monkey when KOS critiques this….
EricPWJohnson on February 15, 2007 at 12:29 AM
I’m a lefty moron? Look, I’m not even saying that the Coulter/Limbaugh sketch was bad, but the laughtrack was horrible, and it’s part of a show that looks horrible. I had high hopes when I heard rumors about the upcoming “conservative Daily Show”, but the preview we have sucks, you’ve got to admit that? That said, the sketch in this post was okay, though it would have been better had it been done in a venue like Mad TV or something. Perhaps they should make a “conservative SNL” instead of what they claim to be trying to do.
I’ll repeat my earlier comment:
I’m not even claiming that joke to be that great or refined… but tell me it doesn’t beat the “BO Magazine” bit, the “gassy” comment, etc. in the show’s preview? It’s the old “it’s funny because it’s true”. Democrats make their decisions based on opinion polls, the joke is clear without resorting to lame name calling and jokes for elementary school kids, and at the same time makes any libs watching feel uneasy because they’ve just had someone own their politicians on national TV in a joke and they can’t do anything about it… just the way I feel when Jon Stewart lobs up an antiBush joke and his crowd chuckles and then cheers uproariously. It’s infuriating because you wish you were sitting next to him and could lay waste to his premise with one or two single lines of logic.
Here’s another one for you:
Again long winded and could be refined and go in a bunch of other directions… but you get the picture.
How about a correspondant in the field, standing out in the blizzard reporting on global warming?
RightWinged on February 15, 2007 at 12:38 AM
I need a reference – not that I doubt it, but where did you get that?
thedecider on February 15, 2007 at 12:53 AM
Uh…Just because you’re a conservative doesn’t mean that you have to have a crappy sense of humor. This show is NOT funny. I don’t care what party you belong to.
Give me Colbert any day.
freakagriep on February 15, 2007 at 12:55 AM
Lol, it was a joke, though pretty accurate… I don’t know exactly how many months we’ve gained jobs,
but it’s been something close to 4 years…Actually just looked it up… unless you question the source, (though this isn’t in dispute) here’s the latest
Okay, so it’s 42 months. And here’s the data on the shrinking deficit and record tax revenues
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-02-12-federal-deficit_x.htm?csp=34
(I only wish someone could explain it to the libs up here in VT who feel that somehow having the highest taxes per capita in the nation are going to solve all the fiscal problems we have here.)
Anyway, like I said, I was just pulling jokes out of my ass and not actually thinking them through. I literally typed each of those out in like 10 seconds… so sorry about my guess of 47 months being a bit off
RightWinged on February 15, 2007 at 1:00 AM
The laff track was indeed horrible. Just don’t have it at all. It would have been funnier without it.
I’m willing to give it a chance since it’s not like I’m going to an anti-war-unless-it’s-a-war-on-poverty/anti-gun/pro-terrorist/pro-illegal drugs/pro-abortion/anti-death penalty/pro-illegal immigration/pro-union/pro-gay/save-the-whales/save the polar bears/stop global warming/democrat party rally at 10pm on a Sunday night!
SouthernGent on February 15, 2007 at 1:03 AM
the laff trak; death knell of humor.
Claire on February 15, 2007 at 1:13 AM
Well…lower taxes wouldn’t support liberal causes that involve bigger government and more intervention into your personal life. Also, those darn big or small businesses would just try to re-invest in themselves and hire more people – can’t have that now, can we? No! Higher taxes mean we can support those who choose not to work – after all, it’s a constitutional right – free choice and all – and those who work should feel proud to have their taxes support them. It’s what the founding fathers intended *cough*. Bigger government and more social spending = better lives for tax-paying Americans. Just the way God intended it. What’s wrong with that?
thedecider on February 15, 2007 at 1:14 AM
Has fox news dropped the F&B tagline yet?
Don’t get me wrong – im as conservative as they come – but if CNN came out with a liberal satire show, we’d be blasting it 24/7. This is idiotic for a “news channel” to be airing this.
triple on February 15, 2007 at 1:21 AM
You’re right. I hadn’t seen RightWinged comments. Sorry. I’m not sure there’s much I’ve ever disagreed with RightWinged on in the past. He must have just been tired, LOL!
Gregor on February 15, 2007 at 1:33 AM
Better than the other clip.
see-dubya on February 15, 2007 at 1:33 AM
Wait. Is that counting all the jobs the illegals are doing?
Gregor on February 15, 2007 at 1:36 AM
Nope, add at least a couple million more if you want to include them.
RightWinged on February 15, 2007 at 1:37 AM
I WANT A LIMBAUGH/COULTER TICKET! THAT WAS AWESOME!
Defector01 on February 15, 2007 at 1:39 AM
Personally, I do not watch Fox News because I am looking for a cold and strict interpretation of facts. I watch it because of the beautiful ladies who do not end up insulting you, got ya interviews, and among other things. Several commenters might want everything set straight and forward. To me, something a little bit off is what I need. I believe that the average fox viewer share this opinion.
Ouabam on February 15, 2007 at 1:55 AM
Dude. Laugh track.
spmat on February 15, 2007 at 2:04 AM
Well hell, i liked this one too.
forged rite on February 15, 2007 at 2:15 AM
Until I saw that still shot, I didn’t realize how much Rush Limbaugh resembles Winston Churchill.
Ian, by the way, please, no shirtless photos of Rush. None. It’s okay to leave some things to the imagination.
Speaking of the imagination, imagine Ann Coulter, a heartbeat away from the Presidency.
Kralizec on February 15, 2007 at 2:21 AM
I don’t know, Triple. You see, I’ve always read people like George Will, Allahpundit, Ace, Mark Steyn, and James Lileks for both insight and tart, dry humor. Okay, in the cases of Ace and Mark Steyn, it’s sloppy, wet humor.
Kralizec on February 15, 2007 at 2:29 AM
Aw – that’s just cruel.
Why can’t it be true?
uptight on February 15, 2007 at 2:45 AM
This was actually worse than Rush’s old TV show.
If they keep this up, I might be embarrased enough for the conservative side to help Amanda Marcotte fullfil her threat.
Or not. Can’t believe I had to even think that.
mesablue on February 15, 2007 at 2:51 AM
It was a lot better than the other clip. I think they should get Rush Limbaugh in on the writing team. Once upon a time I saw a few clips of the Rush Limbaugh Show and thought they were pretty edgy and funny.
There was this octapus that killed itself by pulling the plug from its tank somehow, and the animal rights people went crazy blaming the zoo. Rush was all like, “It was it’s own fault! The stupid thing pulled the plug on itself!” And then he had a chef cook up some octapus on the show. It was beyond great.
emmaline1138 on February 15, 2007 at 2:56 AM
I just saw Mesablue’s comment…was the Rush show really that bad? I never saw a whole episode, just a few clips on the internet.
emmaline1138 on February 15, 2007 at 2:59 AM
emmaline,
As a whole, yes.
There was some funny, but they had to spend too much time retracting unfortunatley stupid things that were later blamed on their editing/production team.
mesablue on February 15, 2007 at 3:03 AM
Tell the truth, you all don’t like it because you’re actually gay penguins speaking truth to power in a limp flippered frenzy aren’t you?
forged rite on February 15, 2007 at 3:50 AM
Your point?
There were only a couple of flipper babies.
mesablue on February 15, 2007 at 4:01 AM
I’m going to watch it and Tivo it too. I’ll then write a letter to Fox telling them that. This show will need a bit to get it’s legs under it and it deserves our support if only to let Fox know that their recent “surge” to the middle is not as good for them as continuing to give their base what they want.
TBinSTL on February 15, 2007 at 4:14 AM
I went to a taping of Rush’s TV show.
A bunch of us from the Academy for Fancy Lads headed clear to New York to watch it. It was a fun day, but Limbaugh was just much better on the radio than on TV.
see-dubya on February 15, 2007 at 4:32 AM
I tend to agree. I can’t decide what I am bothered by more. The crass, nutroot sounding line at the end delivered by Ann, or the “Fox News” logo stamped into the screen. People keep comparing this show to “The Daily Show” but that show airs on Comedy Central, not CNN.
iNeXuS on February 15, 2007 at 4:42 AM
Whoa . . .
I wouldn’t give Al that much credit. There is no such thing as the “liberal Rush Limbaugh”. Last I checked, Rush does not have to pay people to carry his show, unlike Al.
iNeXuS on February 15, 2007 at 4:47 AM
Loved it.
If the libs don’t like it, screw them.
georgej on February 15, 2007 at 6:17 AM
I loved it too! The laugh track didn’t bother me – actually made me nostalgic for Hogan’s Heroes, my favorite show as a yout’.
RushBaby on February 15, 2007 at 8:14 AM
No.No.No.
Rightwingsparkle on February 15, 2007 at 9:09 AM
The novel Infinite Jest, published in 1996, and set around 2010, refers to the Limbaugh administration.
mikeyboss on February 15, 2007 at 9:26 AM
Forget the clip which was great.
What really is hilarious are all these people who have never commented on this site (liberals) who claim they hate it and how awful it is.
This is a very good sign that they are starting to worry about their monopoly on political satire and comedy being ended.
januarius on February 15, 2007 at 9:28 AM
I don’t care who you are, that right there was funny!!!
Talon on February 15, 2007 at 9:30 AM
Oh please….I liked it a lot. Give *ME* something I can laugh at. I never watch SNL, Colbert, whatever, whoever. They are not funny. Turnabouts fair play. Let the laughter and ridicule be fair & balanced. Ann & Rush are very popular with us right-wing nut cases. Give the television audience a chance to see them and get a taste of what we think is funny. I’d never heard of 24 til last fall when Rush introduced it to me from his radio program and now, I think I’ve found a new time slot to watch.
jatfla on February 15, 2007 at 9:35 AM
That was the show I was trying to think of when I first heard that laugh track.
As an invading “TROLL” I choose not to apolgize for my post.
VikingGoneWild on February 15, 2007 at 9:37 AM
A Limbaugh / Coulter ticket would be an absolute riot.
By the way…
How come it is expected that the first U.S. woman president will be a liberal democrat?
Why can’t it be a conservative republican woman?
Lawrence on February 15, 2007 at 9:39 AM
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