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did anyone even watching CNN for NYE before Kathy Griffin ?
and this year she would especially have been what we needed after all the shit.
And I do like Andy Cohen, but Kathy and Anderson had a great rapport.
applegrove
(118,925 posts)Last edited Mon Jan 1, 2018, 02:04 AM - Edit history (1)
Still both Andies are doing a good job. Tough to be entertaining for 4.5 hours.
mchill
(1,020 posts)MANative
(4,113 posts)TheBlackAdder
(28,261 posts)greyl
(22,990 posts)Celine Dion is the low point so far. Helps to be playing GTA at the same time.
True Dough
(17,391 posts)and, you're right, it's rather drab.
Going to put on a movie after we finish this game of Scrabble. Because people who play Scrabble are always looking for things that are exciting and edgy!
chillfactor
(7,590 posts)I finally muted the sound...very boring! Just waiting for the ball to drop and then I am going to bed.
erinlough
(2,176 posts)The chemistry that Anderson and Griffin had was special.
Sophiegirl
(2,338 posts)Or entertaining. It is, as someone else said, drab.
lindysalsagal
(20,795 posts)Kathy came with material and bits and props and even makeup. She handcuffed Anderson to her one year. Turned his hair pink, she was trying to kiss him and hump him and it was hysterical.
I love her so much.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)mchill
(1,020 posts)Tipperary
(6,930 posts)lindysalsagal
(20,795 posts)Tipperary
(6,930 posts)The reviews do not seem to be very enthusiastic.
The empressof all
(29,098 posts)Last edited Mon Jan 1, 2018, 01:03 AM - Edit history (1)
But sadly it's really not going well for them and it's worse than I expected. Even Anderson may not be able to stave off a train wreck. Seems a fitting ending for such a sucky year. I haven't seen Don Lemon yet....Has he been on? He's my favorite.
Grassy Knoll
(10,118 posts)..But Don Lemon And Brooke Getting Smashed Is Too Funny.
Andy Is Too ...Meh!
SeaDoo77
(540 posts)Let off some steam Don.
onecaliberal
(33,012 posts)LisaM
(27,863 posts)I watch WWHL almost every night.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)He humiliates and exploits women for $ and laughs.
Sophiegirl
(2,338 posts)Just called it a night.
Champagne still chillin.
Damn.
LisaM
(27,863 posts)He's making Andy do all the work.
DRoseDARs
(6,810 posts)Renew Deal
(81,900 posts)And then they zoom in on a guy smoking bong.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)She reaped what she sowed.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)The dumb stunt of her holding a doll head covered in ketchup shouldn't have cost her her entire career.
Anthony Bourdain said if he catered the White House he would poison the food and his series is still running on CNN.
Xolodno
(6,412 posts)The odd thing is, if Anderson, Andy and Kathy were there all together, I think it would even better.
a kennedy
(29,779 posts)and who the hell is this stupid English guy.......
a kennedy
(29,779 posts)ugh, CAN NOT STAND THESE TWO TOGETHER. UGH.....
dchill
(38,626 posts)Her actions were SUBTLE compared to his.
Upthevibe
(8,108 posts)....I normally spend New Year's with friends (at one of the condos so I wouldn't have to drive home around the drinkers) and we always had Anderson and Kathy on in the background.....This year I'm staying in because I'm flying to Dallas really early in the morning for a business project. Thank God for Netflix!
godawful.....
Sneederbunk
(14,319 posts)PCIntern
(25,656 posts)I was thinking the same thing along with Guy Lombardo
Duppers
(28,134 posts)And gave her a like.
CNN sucked tonight.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Hes already promoting Housewives: The internet cant stand Andy Cohen on #CNNNYE
https://www.rawstory.com/2017/12/hes-already-promoting-housewives-the-internet-cant-stand-andy-cohen-on-cnnnye/
JI7
(89,289 posts)Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)roamer65
(36,748 posts)videohead5
(2,190 posts)Sarah Silverman would have been better replacement.
JI7
(89,289 posts)of what happened to Kathy Griffin .
Laffy Kat
(16,393 posts)KG made me uncomfortable at times but she was funny and sure knew how to play AC. This idea of Andy Cohen and AC was a dud.
Raine
(30,546 posts)I hadn't watched CNN NYE for years because Griffiths was so irritating and obnoxious.
renate
(13,776 posts)And I wasnt expecting to. I thought Andy was a lot of fun.
mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)LeftInTX
(25,812 posts)I think Anderson is so serious that he needs a flirty woman to bring out his playful side.
Randi Kaye at the pot party was funny. I learned that Ripple is making THC cocktail mixes
Don and Brooke were funny. I guess Don had a "date" for the night. Fun to see him kiss another guy, although he kissed Brooke's fiance.
elias7
(4,037 posts)I watched less than 10 minutes and it was cringeworthy, but no one who didnt watch knows what were talking about.
melman
(7,681 posts)I didn't watch it so I have no idea what it was like, but that's what it seems like you're saying.
lindysalsagal
(20,795 posts)Nobody improvises off the cuff like Kathy, and she was actually having fun with Anderson because she likes him. Kaufmann needs writers. He's not naturally funny. Neither is Anderson.
elias7
(4,037 posts)melman
(7,681 posts)What is this politically incorrect thing?
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)elias7
(4,037 posts)Everyone is saying it was cringeworthy, yet no one is saying why it was cringeworthy.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)I looked at all the other broadcasts, and they were unwatchable.
CNN did live feeds from Key West, New Orleans, Nashville, Mile High City!
Did Andy and Anderson seem a little frozen in single digit and below zero wind chills? You betcha!
Did we miss Kathy Griffin? Yes, we did!
Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! It can only get better.
WiffenPoof
(2,404 posts)Kathy had pictures of herself in Anderson's home going through his clothes and stuff. Too funny.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)forgotmylogin
(7,540 posts)Seeing highlights of her MST3K the proceedings might make it worthwhile.
CrispyQ
(36,567 posts)I hope the ratings stank.
lindysalsagal
(20,795 posts)and I think, for that reason, the stations really don't care what the ratings are.
Paladin
(28,287 posts)spooky3
(34,529 posts)It isnt easy to make a long show like that fun and interesting but she did, consistently. All he had to do was feed her straight lines and descend into giggles.
Her punishment did NOT fit her crime. With time, I think a comedian can come back on tour and then start getting TV appearances again. It may be after DT leaves office.
MLAA
(17,375 posts)Apparently she has a full schedule around Europe....but no gigs in the US. I agree, punishment most certainly did not fit the crime and sad that Cooper dropped her (according to her, she never heard from him again). With friends like him....
riverwalker
(8,694 posts)since I never thought she was funny, and cant stand her. So sue me.
aikoaiko
(34,186 posts)And that's what made her such a good foil for Cooper - the super safe guy.