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18Jun4 Replacements For Tim Russert

As you well know, Tim Russert sadly passed away this week.  He was a determined interviewer that made politicians squirm while sitting face to face with him on Meet The Press.  He leaves an enormous vacancy for NBC to fill.

TVDeuce is glad to throw our 2 cents into who should replace Tim Russert.  So here are our four Russert Replacements.


KURT LODER
Russert had some tough interviews.  Presidents, Prime Ministers and he had to have James Carville sit near him on occasion.  Those are great resume builders.  But did Timmy have to interview a doped up Courtney Love?  Did Russert ever have to try and interview the Wu Tang Clan?  Kurt Loder has.  To me, Loder is a great pick because he can handle politicians.  Interviewing music stars that have a false sense of entitlement and intelligence is a great apprenticeship for handling our nation’s elite in an interview.  Plus, when he’s on vacation they can have the eternal 23 year old John Norris fill in with his wacky haircuts and boot-licking personality.


COLIN QUINN
If you were one of the 29 people that watched Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn, then you know that he can easily fill the void.  His experience from Remote Control and Saturday Night Live also help seal his credentials.  His gruff exterior and smugness give him an edge that will translate well on Sunday mornings.  Also, they could make the chair smash through the wall like on Remote Control if he thought somebody was giving him the run around.


SERENA ALTSCHUL
Once an MTV news correspondent and now doing CBS Sunday Morning pieces, Serena brings something that Russert never could; hotness.  Man is she cute.  She could use that for her benefit by lulling politicians into a false sense of security and then hit them with the big question.  An interview with Bill Clinton could get very interesting.


FRED & BEN SAVAGE
Why not.  These two brothers already have our trust, so why not let them have at it with the most powerful people in the world.  The only problem I could foresee is the two of them getting into an argument with somebody like John Kerry or Dan Quayle over who’s career tanked quicker and how the networks have “black balled” the two of them because their acting skills aren’t quite on par with Matthew Fox.  Their tag line could be “If its Sunday, its the bros Savage.”

So who would you get to take over the Meet The Press spot?

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06MarAmerican Idol: 8 Chicks Stuck In The 80s


The ladies weren’t nearly as good as the dudes.  However, give the chicks props because none of them picked a WHAM! song and in my book, that counts for a lot.  Paula may also have restarted her crack habit, as I’ve seen people at raves with longer attention spans than she had.  So here’s the breakdown.

Short Chick - She sang “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”  I however, did not have the same sentiments.  You can seal the deal now, she’ll make the top 12 but get thrown to the reality show curb within the first 4 weeks.

Britney Impersonator - She’s very strange.  She’s really cute when she’s not singing, but once she grabs the mic it gets real ugly real quick.  You know what I love that contestants do?  Pick slow songs you’ve never heard of.  I do know it had the word “Forever” it in, but no, it wasn’t John Stamos singing the Beach Boys classic.  Although, what if Stamos got on Idol?  Unfortunately, life isn’t cool enough to bring this wish to fruition.

Rocker Chick - The skunk hair was under control this week.  She rocked out to “I Hate Myself For Loving You.”  Very good, but she looks way to uncomfortable up there.  Kind of like when you see Ben Savage in the unemployment line.  You wanna say something, but you know it won’t cheer him up.

Irish Chick With Enormous Tattoo - “Drive All Night.”  Wow, this dame has some pipes.  But I still can’t get over that ENORMOUS tattoo on her arm.  Can we get her some sleeves or something to help class up the show a bit?  Also, she looked cuter than normal, but I’m still not quite sold on if she is or not.  However, she’s gonna be around a long time.

Country Chick - I really don’t like her for the simple reason that she isn’t believable.  She preaches about being a tom boy or at least liking the movie Tommy Boy, but then she gets all dolled up.  She’s not staying true to herself.  She sang something, it was alright, but I think she comes across as fake.

Even Shorter Chick - Great another Phil Collins song!  It’s like I’m watching the Lion King Soundtrack Live!  I tell ya’ what though, I took a look at her now, and you know what I saw?   A girl that has a better chance of dating Chad Michael Murray than she does winning Idol!  (Yes, that makes no sense whatsoever)

Carly Simon Girl - Love this girl!  She really cute in an old fashioned way, but also very talented.  My wife thinks she’s too agreeable (the singer, not my wife) I say she’s playing her cards just right.  She’s done everything really well, so why go and tick off the judges?

Cute Girl With Big Hair - “Saving All My Love For You”  She was saving her love, but not much else, cause I was unimpressed.  I do think she’s really good and hopefully she sticks around.  I like a chick that wears shorts when no one else is.  It’s a good look.

So there ya’ have it.  I think the short chicks are in danger.  Also, what’s up with the “Mom Pants” they were all sporting.  I’ve been informed that they are “nautical” pants.  However, if I see anything like on my boat, I’m throwing those bloated looking fishes back.

What were your Idol thoughts? 

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