Crash's Nightly Observations CNO Fri. June 27th, 2008
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***Disclaimer: The following is *not* a recap, but rather a supplement
to the Wahoo Digest, the Late Show quick recap and Brady's recap. It is
intended as a critical analysis of the show on a nightly basis, and as
such could be considered "negative". If you object to such content, or
can't handle criticism of the "Late Show" and it's subsidiaries, please
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--Monologue: Lots of recycled 4th of July jokes, including the old "Deer
licking the salt off Mom's lips".
Pamela Anderson reference: check.
Hilary Clinton joke: check
Larry Craig reference: check.
Who in the audience is voting for McCain/Obama?: Check.
Boring: Check

--Dave's Desk: Snoozeville. Despite a short Harry anecdote, we
immediately slide right into a few lame video clips, and an abominable
edition of "Fun Facts", which Dave couldn't seem to get through fast
enough. He literally threw half of the bit away. This segment either
needs to go away or be reduced to a monthly. Every week is just
torturous. When I see that manilla envelope in Dave's hand, I get depressed.

--Top Ten: Only worth a special mention because I can't remember a
single joke.

--Morgan Freeman: Not exactly a riveting panel. Mr. Freeman speaks
rather sloooooooowly....I found it almost hypnotic.

--Kaley Cuoco: When I think about the fact that she flew from Los
Angeles to NY just for this appearance, it seems like a horrible waste
of jet fuel. Was it really worth it? I've never seen the show she's
promoting ("The Big Bang Theory"), and I feel like I know less about it
then I did before I saw her appearance. All I know is that she has
trouble flying.

--Wild Sweet Orange: Capping off the week with another band I've never
heard of. Lethargic, dull and currently residing in the "Where Are They
Now?" file.

This was a very mediocre end to a pretty dull week of shows. Hopefully
the two week hiatus brings the staff back with some fresh ideas and a
retool. As the ratings indicate, this is a ship heading towards an
iceberg....

My rating: 3.0/10

Crash out.


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"Did you ever once show me any kind of friendship?
Ask my help with a personal problem?
Include me in one of your little bull sessions?
Can you imagine what it feels like to walk by this tent
and hear you laughing and know... that I'm not welcome?
Did you ever once offer me a lousy cup of coffee?"
-- Major Margaret Houlihan "M*A*S*H" ("The Nurses")
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