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Peter Bart: CNN’S Edgy New Panel Show Seeking To Become Political Snark Tank
Peter Bart asks about CNN's 'Have I Got News for You': Will angst-ridden American viewers accept a panel show steeped in snark, a sort of political snark tank?
On September 28, TV’s comedic universe will deliver its ceremonial blessing to the 50h anniversary of Saturday Night Live, with Lorne Michaels accepting massive homage for his role in institutionalizing irreverence. Amber Russin and Michael Ian Black are what CNN calls “team captains,” and “guests” have included retired Congressman Charlie Dent, whose sly wit regularly jolts other panelists. In negotiating his starring role with an avid producer, Mark Burnett, Trump ended up making as much as $200 million from the show, adding up product placement and appearance fees plus licensing deals.
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