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Bill Clinton a fan of "24" and "I Love Lucy"
Reuters ^ | 03/25/07 | Paul J. Gough

Posted on 03/26/2007 7:10:40 AM PDT by presidio9

President Clinton is a big fan of "24" even though "an uber right-wing guy" produces the Emmy-winning political thriller.

Clinton told TV advertisers Friday that his favorite show is the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," and he appreciates "Boston Legal" for the dynamic between William Shatner and James Spader. "It's something to behold," he said.

As for "24," which was co-created by noted Republican Joel Surnow, Clinton said he enjoys the fact that conservatives and liberals alike can be the bad guys in the show.

"They're trying to be fair," Clinton said.

His other must-see TV shows include "All in the Family," "I Love Lucy," "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Bonanza" -- all of which air on TV Land, which sponsored his appearance at the cable network's "upfront" presentation to advertisers at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the Time Warner Building.

"As you know, my wife is away, so I'm home alone a lot," Clinton said of Sen. Hillary Clinton, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008. "I'm particularly grateful to TV Land for giving me something to do at night."

He also found time to focus on real-world interests such as global warming, hurricane and tsunami relief, AIDS and childhood obesity.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter


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To: Mr. Mojo

Maybe he likes those 'family' shows because he doesn't have one of his own.


41 posted on 03/26/2007 7:28:00 AM PDT by SMARTY
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To: Izzy Dunne
... and you probably didn't have a rotten tomato in your pocket

Security snatched it

42 posted on 03/26/2007 7:29:05 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: mainepatsfan

LOL! That was a great scene!


43 posted on 03/26/2007 7:30:17 AM PDT by rabidralph
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To: Suzy Quzy

What's wrong with TV Land? TV Land is actually pretty cool, and most of the stuff they play is head-and-shoulders better than a lot of the new stuff being produced.


44 posted on 03/26/2007 7:30:43 AM PDT by krb (If you're not outraged, people probably like having you around.)
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To: dfwgator
I still miss Phil Hartman.

Funniest cast member the show ever had.

45 posted on 03/26/2007 7:32:35 AM PDT by presidio9 (Islam is as Islam does.)
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To: presidio9

And the most versatile.


46 posted on 03/26/2007 7:34:26 AM PDT by mainepatsfan
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To: krb
TV Land is actually pretty cool

Any station that airs Gunsmoke 3x/day is very cool.

47 posted on 03/26/2007 7:36:26 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: rabidralph
Chloe would kick his a**.

Indeed. In fact, I was particularly impressed with that episode where she burned down that badguy in his Jeep with the M4.
48 posted on 03/26/2007 7:38:37 AM PDT by JamesP81 (Eph 6:12)
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To: Puppage

WHY were YOU surprised Clinton showed up? for ELTON JOHN....sheesh.


49 posted on 03/26/2007 7:42:08 AM PDT by goodnesswins (We need to cure Academentia)
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To: presidio9

I loved this line, captured Bill's essence perfectly.

"Now I admit I didn't see every Star Trek episode on it's first run, I've been very upfront about that. But I'm glad to say, that Hillary and I plan to see every one of them in syndication."


50 posted on 03/26/2007 7:44:49 AM PDT by dfwgator (The University of Florida - Championship U)
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To: Condor 63

Yeah, I bet Clinton does watch "24" and wishes that he had half the courage of some of the characters in it and had pulled the trigger of bin Ladden when he had his several chances. I can see him mumbling to himself, "I could have been a contender...., I could have had a legacy."


51 posted on 03/26/2007 7:52:44 AM PDT by JLS
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To: presidio9
The starry-eyed writer states that Bubba likes "I Love Lucy", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Bonanza", blah, blah.

However, to prove that the former president is no couch-potato intellectual-lightweight, he makes sure to mention that the Slickster "also finds time to focus on global warming, hurricane and tsunami relief, AIDS and childhood obesity".

Wow, what an all-around Renaissance Man!

This puts Willbilly square in the company of earlier multi-gifted Renaissance men such Aristotle, da Vinci, Goethe, Thomas Jefferson, Pascal and Leibniz.

I wish I had known earlier all this useful information about Bubba. I would have been so much more in awe of his multiple interests and talents in areas both high-brow and low-brow.

This article makes me all the more avid to see him elected by acclaimation to the role of First Gentleman of the Fruited Plain.

Leni

52 posted on 03/26/2007 7:58:40 AM PDT by MinuteGal (The Left takes power only through deception.)
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To: presidio9

You think he would have boinked Ethel Mertz ?


53 posted on 03/26/2007 8:05:19 AM PDT by Carl LaFong ( Enough Is Too Much !)
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To: Lil'freeper

It's funny how he stressed the home alone part, he could have just said I am home a lot. I don't buy it for one second, all that skirt chasing he does and he expects people to believe that him is home alone. LOL


54 posted on 03/26/2007 8:06:46 AM PDT by YoungSoutherner (To be young and conservative)
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To: presidio9

And this is "News/Activism" why?


55 posted on 03/26/2007 8:11:37 AM PDT by RonF
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To: HIDEK6

Remember his definition of "alone"


56 posted on 03/26/2007 8:13:56 AM PDT by freedomlover (Make sure you're in love - before you move in the heavy stuff)
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To: presidio9

57 posted on 03/26/2007 8:14:57 AM PDT by andy58-in-nh
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To: rhombus

Exactly. Who the hell cares!!!

All of his answered are poll tested and politically expedient anyway.

He can watch endless repeats of The Little Mermaid for all anyone gives a darn.

What a waste of electrons!


58 posted on 03/26/2007 8:17:58 AM PDT by pinz-n-needlez (Jack Bauer wears Tony Snow pajamas)
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To: Puppage
They will be playing Sir Elton John compositions in moonovators in 500 years. Unlike Clinton, Elton John has made his career a lasting legacy. His sexual proclivities are none of my business and I don't judge music by where the musician stands politically any more then I do the clown, actor or any entertainer that I've known or met.

Otherwise, how was the show.
Was Clinton able to upstage Elton John?

59 posted on 03/26/2007 8:27:27 AM PDT by KDD (Ron Paul for President)
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To: krb

It's fine for almost everyone, but I think an ex-PRESIDENT or a Senator or a Scientist is way above TV LAND. I like it myself, but I expect leaders and men of knowledge to not.....at least be smart enough not to admit watching it.


60 posted on 03/26/2007 8:35:15 AM PDT by Suzy Quzy (Hillary '08...Her Phoniness is Genuine!!!)
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