‘Kramer’ Apologizes for Racist Tirade
Michael Richards (Kramer from "Seinfeld") went on David Letterman to try to make amends for repeatedly hurling the N-word at African-Americans at a recent stand-up performance. The only winner in this situation: Mel Gibson, who's breathing a little easier now that he's got company in Camp Intolerance.Michael Richards (Kramer from “Seinfeld”) went on David Letterman to try to make amends for repeatedly hurling the N-word at African-Americans at a recent stand-up performance.
Independent by Design.
Your support helps ensure that rigorous reporting, thoughtful analysis, and investigative journalism remain accessible to everyone.
Support independent journalism.
Related Stories
By monopolizing the airwaves with his calm rationality, President Obama has retaken control of the national health care debate, which was beginning to descend into ideological hysteria.By monopolizing the airwaves with his calm rationality, President Obama has retaken control of the national health care debate.
The president showed up on the "Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday (if you broadcast it, he will come) and responded to Jimmy Carter's speculation that racism is to blame for some of the nasty behavior of his detractors.
David Letterman was already giving John McCain a hard time for his suspended campaign when he spotted the GOP nominee with fellow CBS personality Katie Couric on the network feed. McCain had canceled his "Late Show" appearance, telling Letterman he had to fly back to Washington, but instead flew into Couric's studio.
At least two of the presidential candidates decided to have a laugh this April Fools' Day. Hillary Clinton challenged Barack Obama to a winner-take-all bowling tournament, while John McCain stopped by CBS to take revenge on David Letterman for all of those old-man jokes.
The current crop of presidential candidates are keenly aware of the value of impressing America's youth with a little ironic self-parody, ideally showcased on the Internet and/or late-night TV shows. Here's Barack Obama doing his part to make the youngsters laugh by gamely delivering David Letterman's signature Top 10 list about himself.
In this musical clip, legendary troubadour Tom Waits offers some irreverent incentive for getting the kids to church on Sunday, combining those two time-honored Easter staples: chocolate and Jesus.
By monopolizing the airwaves with his calm rationality, President Obama has retaken control of the national health care debate, which was beginning to descend into ideological hysteria.By monopolizing the airwaves with his calm rationality, President Obama has retaken control of the national health care debate.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.