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The American people are part of Trump’s fraud, too | Price of Existence

Karyna Cheung March 5, 2024
As silly as his products sound, I was also reminded that the criminally charged ex-president would not sell an “I <3 Trump Robe Set” – complete with a “luxurious” white bathrobe, candy and slippers all boldly bearing his name for $185 – unless there was at least one person buying it.
Boston University’s College of Communication. Alumni from COM and the College of Fine Arts working in late-night television shared career advice with film and television students at a virtual panel on Friday hosted by Sheila Sitomer and the COM “Cinematheque” series. ELIZA SHAW/ DFP FILE

Late-night TV producers share words of wisdom with BU film and TV students

Caroline Bowden November 19, 2020
Clips from late-night television often spread on social media after they air, but the process of getting these programs on TV takes a group of people who know how to get their audiences laughing.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, aired its election special, “Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020,” on Nov. 3. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late-night comedies humorously respond to election madness

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020
Television's late-night comedies host election specials and discuss election-related topics.
Bini Ollivier-Yamin

Canceled: What the fly reveals about our culture as a whole

Bini Ollivier-Yamin October 18, 2020
Our memes and jokes do not have to be meaningless and empty. They can generate meaning as much as they can destroy it.
John Legend and Sam Smith perform Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” during Global Citizen’s “One World: Together at Home” virtual benefit concert for coronavirus relief Saturday. COURTESY GLOBAL CITIZEN VIA YOUTUBE

REVIEW: One World benefit concert brings false words of hope from privileged voices

Abby Mills April 21, 2020
Global Citizen hosted a virtual benefit concert, “One World: Together at Home," on Saturday, bringing together music and entertainment’s biggest names to offer words and lyrics of hope and recognize everyday heroes.
Netflix’s new comedy series, “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” premiered Sunday. COURTESY OF CARA HOWE/ NETFLIX

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj’ offers mild laughs, interesting commentary

Pat LaMarco November 1, 2018
Netflix's "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” is not exactly “late night comedy” in the same style as “Last Week Tonight” or “The Daily Show.” It will be released weekly by Netflix instead of during the traditional times that these shows air.
Max vs. Media: The ethics of James Comey

Max vs. Media: The ethics of James Comey

Max Berman April 22, 2018
Last week, former FBI Director James Comey decided to be interviewed on seemingly every possible political media platform. I read the transcripts of his interviews with George Stephanopoulos, Stephen Colbert, Rachel Maddow and Michael Barbaro. And from what I gathered, Comey seems obsessed with justice.
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BERMAN: Sean Hannity is Trump’s biggest fan

Max Berman September 12, 2016

Throughout this mind-boggling, scream-inducing and hair-pulling election, much of the blame for Trump’s success in securing the Republican nomination has been attributed to the mainstream media. The...

BURSTEIN: Only action brings diversity

BURSTEIN: Only action brings diversity

Sarah Burstein January 28, 2016

One month into 2016 and diversity is already a common theme. From the recent installments in the #OscarsSoWhite saga to DeRay Mckesson’s interview with Stephen Colbert to even Macklemore’s new privilege-checking...

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" premiered Wednesday night. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: With “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert reinvents himself, genre

Steve Friedman September 11, 2015

“With this show, I begin the search for the real Stephen Colbert,” said the former host of “The Colbert Report” as he welcomed the audience to his new show. “I just hope I don’t find him...

NGAI: Women Denied the Chance to Stay Up Late

NGAI: Women Denied the Chance to Stay Up Late

Robin Ngai April 7, 2015

Back in high school when I had a cable subscription, I would watch late night shows almost nightly. In particular, I watched a lot of Conan O’Brien because I enjoyed his sense of humor and that crazy...

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