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CNN Sucks Without Kathy Griffin (Original Post) JI7 Dec 2017 OP
I miss her mchill Dec 2017 #1
Anderson was on more of a precipice with Kathy. Made it more exciting. applegrove Jan 2018 #6
I liked the tension between Kathy and Anderson better mchill Jan 2018 #32
Agreed. My husband and I are watching and they're just not funny together. Nt MANative Dec 2017 #2
We boycotted CNN. Spent the night watching Ryan Seacrest & Divine host the New Year festivities. TheBlackAdder Jan 2018 #37
I think it's been surprisingly entertaining, especially the bong hits. greyl Dec 2017 #3
We have it on too True Dough Jan 2018 #4
very sad.... chillfactor Jan 2018 #5
I think its horrible. erinlough Jan 2018 #7
Seriously not fun. Sophiegirl Jan 2018 #8
Cringeworthy boring. She made Anderson fun. Kaufmann is not good at this. lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #9
Yeah shenmue Jan 2018 #18
Agree! mchill Jan 2018 #33
Who is Kaufmann? I thought it was Andy Cohen. Tipperary Jan 2018 #48
Oh, you're right. Messed up his name. Just doesn't stick with me. lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #49
I was unable to watch so I just wondered if they had another host. Tipperary Jan 2018 #51
I can't stand Andy Cohen and never really appreciated Kathy The empressof all Jan 2018 #10
Kathy Fucking With Anderson Was Best.. Grassy Knoll Jan 2018 #11
Lemon Was Sauced SeaDoo77 Jan 2018 #35
They actually showed folks in Colorado hitting a bong on live TV onecaliberal Jan 2018 #12
I'm a big Andy Cohen fan. LisaM Jan 2018 #13
I can't stand Andy DesertRat Jan 2018 #60
My husband and the cats.... Sophiegirl Jan 2018 #14
Anderson Cooper isn't pulling his weight. LisaM Jan 2018 #15
He probably misses Kathy. nt DRoseDARs Jan 2018 #25
There's a CNN reporter holding a joint on CNN Renew Deal Jan 2018 #16
She was funny shenmue Jan 2018 #17
I disagree. Griffin thought the rules didnt apply to her. She found out different. Trust Buster Jan 2018 #19
Which rules exactly? DesertRat Jan 2018 #61
The picture of Don the Con was indecent. Her behavior on the New Years show was indecent. Trust Buster Jan 2018 #68
The punishment didn't fit the crime DesertRat Jan 2018 #70
Yeah the "it" isn't there. Xolodno Jan 2018 #20
I miss her terribly..... a kennedy Jan 2018 #21
Boring........only watching the ball come down.....love those Irish Waterford crystal... a kennedy Jan 2018 #22
Every day, in every way, Trump proves Kathy Griffin right. dchill Jan 2018 #23
IMHO there's no comparison (with Andy Cohen)...Kathy & Anderson had GREAT chemistry Upthevibe Jan 2018 #26
yep... dhill926 Jan 2018 #24
I miss Ben Grauer. Sneederbunk Jan 2018 #27
Holy crap! PCIntern Jan 2018 #59
I went to her Twitter feed Duppers Jan 2018 #28
Twitter agrees with you DesertRat Jan 2018 #29
i stopped watching shortly after that very boring and wayyy too long segment JI7 Jan 2018 #30
I missed her. Lifelong Protester Jan 2018 #31
Its fun watching Don Lemon drunk. roamer65 Jan 2018 #34
Well if we can't have Kathy videohead5 Jan 2018 #36
there were probably many comedians, especially women who did not want to do it because JI7 Jan 2018 #40
We had to turn it off. Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #38
I find it a big improvement Raine Jan 2018 #39
I liked it better this year renate Jan 2018 #41
My thoughts were the same as I watched the NYE coverage. mfcorey1 Jan 2018 #42
Anderson didn't seem comfortable with Andy LeftInTX Jan 2018 #43
Is it so politically incorrect to say why it sucked so bad? elias7 Jan 2018 #44
Are you saying it was too gay? melman Jan 2018 #45
No. It was too boring. lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #47
No one is saying that elias7 Jan 2018 #65
So why was it bad? melman Jan 2018 #67
Tell us why it sucked so bad. Surely you can tell us instead of hinting. Tipperary Jan 2018 #54
Exactly my point. elias7 Jan 2018 #66
I think they just have no chemistry compared to Cooper and Griffin. eom Tipperary Jan 2018 #69
CNN New Year's Eve coverage was great! yallerdawg Jan 2018 #46
Remember when... WiffenPoof Jan 2018 #50
She was the best! NYE wasn't the same this year DesertRat Jan 2018 #62
I hope Kathy watched and recorded her live reactions to it. forgotmylogin Jan 2018 #52
My husband flipped over to it now & then & said there was no humor & they seemed stiff. CrispyQ Jan 2018 #53
It was probably on lots of tv's but with few really watching: lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #55
I continue to support Kathy Griffin. The severed head thing was inspired. (nt) Paladin Jan 2018 #56
I didnt see it but am a big KG fan spooky3 Jan 2018 #57
I saw an interview she did in London... MLAA Jan 2018 #63
I didnt miss her at all riverwalker Jan 2018 #58
I didn't always like Kathy's schtick but she was a "dangerous" on NYE CNN aikoaiko Jan 2018 #64

applegrove

(118,925 posts)
6. Anderson was on more of a precipice with Kathy. Made it more exciting.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:05 AM
Jan 2018

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.

greyl

(22,990 posts)
3. I think it's been surprisingly entertaining, especially the bong hits.
Sun Dec 31, 2017, 11:59 PM
Dec 2017

Celine Dion is the low point so far. Helps to be playing GTA at the same time.

True Dough

(17,391 posts)
4. We have it on too
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:02 AM
Jan 2018

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)
5. very sad....
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:03 AM
Jan 2018

I finally muted the sound...very boring! Just waiting for the ball to drop and then I am going to bed.

lindysalsagal

(20,795 posts)
9. Cringeworthy boring. She made Anderson fun. Kaufmann is not good at this.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:05 AM
Jan 2018

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.

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
51. I was unable to watch so I just wondered if they had another host.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 11:28 AM
Jan 2018

The reviews do not seem to be very enthusiastic.

The empressof all

(29,098 posts)
10. I can't stand Andy Cohen and never really appreciated Kathy
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:07 AM
Jan 2018

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)
11. Kathy Fucking With Anderson Was Best..
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:08 AM
Jan 2018

..But Don Lemon And Brooke Getting Smashed Is Too Funny.
Andy Is Too ...Meh!

 

Trust Buster

(7,299 posts)
68. The picture of Don the Con was indecent. Her behavior on the New Years show was indecent.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 03:39 PM
Jan 2018

She reaped what she sowed.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
70. The punishment didn't fit the crime
Tue Jan 2, 2018, 01:14 AM
Jan 2018

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)
20. Yeah the "it" isn't there.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:50 AM
Jan 2018

The odd thing is, if Anderson, Andy and Kathy were there all together, I think it would even better.

a kennedy

(29,779 posts)
22. Boring........only watching the ball come down.....love those Irish Waterford crystal...
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:54 AM
Jan 2018

ugh, CAN NOT STAND THESE TWO TOGETHER. UGH.....

dchill

(38,626 posts)
23. Every day, in every way, Trump proves Kathy Griffin right.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:54 AM
Jan 2018

Her actions were SUBTLE compared to his.

Upthevibe

(8,108 posts)
26. IMHO there's no comparison (with Andy Cohen)...Kathy & Anderson had GREAT chemistry
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 01:12 AM
Jan 2018

....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!

JI7

(89,289 posts)
40. there were probably many comedians, especially women who did not want to do it because
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:59 AM
Jan 2018

of what happened to Kathy Griffin .

Laffy Kat

(16,393 posts)
38. We had to turn it off.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 03:13 AM
Jan 2018

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)
39. I find it a big improvement
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 03:34 AM
Jan 2018

I hadn't watched CNN NYE for years because Griffiths was so irritating and obnoxious.

LeftInTX

(25,812 posts)
43. Anderson didn't seem comfortable with Andy
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 05:21 AM
Jan 2018

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)
44. Is it so politically incorrect to say why it sucked so bad?
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 09:57 AM
Jan 2018

I watched less than 10 minutes and it was cringeworthy, but no one who didn’t watch knows what we’re talking about.

 

melman

(7,681 posts)
45. Are you saying it was too gay?
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 10:11 AM
Jan 2018

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)
47. No. It was too boring.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 10:34 AM
Jan 2018

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)
66. Exactly my point.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 02:30 PM
Jan 2018

Everyone is saying it was cringeworthy, yet no one is saying why it was cringeworthy.

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
46. CNN New Year's Eve coverage was great!
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 10:25 AM
Jan 2018

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)
50. Remember when...
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 11:27 AM
Jan 2018

Kathy had pictures of herself in Anderson's home going through his clothes and stuff. Too funny.

forgotmylogin

(7,540 posts)
52. I hope Kathy watched and recorded her live reactions to it.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 11:33 AM
Jan 2018

Seeing highlights of her MST3K the proceedings might make it worthwhile.

CrispyQ

(36,567 posts)
53. My husband flipped over to it now & then & said there was no humor & they seemed stiff.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 11:34 AM
Jan 2018

I hope the ratings stank.

lindysalsagal

(20,795 posts)
55. It was probably on lots of tv's but with few really watching:
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:10 PM
Jan 2018

and I think, for that reason, the stations really don't care what the ratings are.

spooky3

(34,529 posts)
57. I didnt see it but am a big KG fan
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 12:44 PM
Jan 2018

It isn’t 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)
63. I saw an interview she did in London...
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 01:46 PM
Jan 2018

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....

aikoaiko

(34,186 posts)
64. I didn't always like Kathy's schtick but she was a "dangerous" on NYE CNN
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 01:53 PM
Jan 2018


And that's what made her such a good foil for Cooper - the super safe guy.
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