Because the fallout from CBS’s cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert continues, one among late night time’s longest-reigning hosts have some ideas in regards to the function of politics in comedy. Jay Leno, in an interview with Ronald Reagan Presidential Basis president/CEO David Trulio, stated that whereas internet hosting The Tonight Show, he was blissful to goal for a stability of jokes about Democrats and Republicans. In at this time’s local weather, although, he added, “Now it’s a must to be content material with half the viewers as a result of you’ve got [to] give your opinion… Why shoot for simply half an viewers on a regular basis? You understand, why not attempt to get the entire [audience]?”
The veteran comic went on to say that “I imply, I prefer to convey folks into the massive image. I don’t perceive why you’ll alienate one explicit group… I’m not saying it’s a must to throw your help or no matter, however simply do what’s humorous.”
Leno additionally commented that “I don’t assume anyone needs to listen to a lecture,” as a substitute urging comedians to deal with their jokes. He famous that he was by no means positive if legendary comic Rodney Dangerfield was a Republican or Democrat, as a result of “We by no means mentioned [it], we simply mentioned jokes… After I was with Rodney, it was at all times within the financial system of phrases — get to the joke as shortly as doable.”
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Whereas Leno didn’t straight deal with Colbert’s present ending, his one-time rival David Letterman did speak out on July 25th, calling CBS’s choice to finish the present “pure cowardice.” Jon Stewart additionally used his time on final week’s The Each day Present to speak against the decision.
