Stewart's audience more educated than O'Reilly's

Dorian Gray · 27th September 2004, 08:47 PM

It's a fact!

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Comedy Central Refutes O'Reilly's Claim

Mon Sep 27, 7:14 PM ET
Television - AP

By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer

NEW YORK - The folks at Comedy Central were annoyed when Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly kept referring to "The Daily Show" audience as "stoned slackers." So they did a little research. And guess whose audience is more educated?

Viewers of Jon Stewart's show are more likely to have completed four years of college than people who watch "The O'Reilly Factor," according to Nielsen Media Research.

O'Reilly's teasing came when Stewart appeared on his show earlier this month.

"You know what's really frightening?" O'Reilly said. "You actually have an influence on this presidential election. That is scary, but it's true. You've got stoned slackers watching your dopey show every night and they can vote."

Comedy Central executives realized, and O'Reilly acknowledged, that he was poking fun. But they said they didn't want a misconception to persist.

"If the head of General Motors was watching O'Reilly's show, that could be very important to us," said Doug Herzog, Comedy Central president.

"If you listen to O'Reilly, you get the sense that it was crazy longhairs behind the show," he said. "And it's not. It's great, smart television that attracts a well-compensated audience, most of whom are voting age."

Relax, said Fox News Channel spokesman Rob Zimmerman.

"Comedy Central must have lost their sense of humor," Zimmerman said. "Without Jon Stewart, Comedy Central would turn into the Great American Country Channel."

Comedy Central also touted a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's National Annenberg Election Survey, which said young viewers of "The Daily Show" were more likely to answer questions about politics correctly than those who don't.

Comedy Central had no statistics on how many people watch "The Daily Show" stoned.

Although seemingly taken aback by repeated "stoned slackers" references while talking with O'Reilly, Stewart was ready with a joke.

"This election is going to rely on the undecided," he said. "And who is more undecided than stoned slackers? Ice cream or pretzels? Ice cream or pretzels? What's it going to be?

Whether it's the slacker or no-slacker zone, O'Reilly is entering it Oct. 7, when he's scheduled to appear on "The Daily Show."

So if Stewart's audience is comprised of stoned slackers, how would Herzog describe O'Reilly's audience?

"I'm not getting into that game," he said.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...art_o_reilly_2

Atlas · 27th September 2004, 09:00 PM

I saw the interview. I don't think Stewart really appreciated O'Reilly's depiction. Still, I thought he handled it well. And I do think that there probably are more stoners watching the Daily Show than The Factor.

O'reilly was really making the point that people watch both shows to get political insight and he thinks his own has a higher analysis value. I think he is troubled that there is a part of America that makes it choice for President based on the ridiculings of Leno, Letterman and Stewart.

Charlie Monoxide · 27th September 2004, 09:08 PM

I pissed that every time I watch the "Daily Show" I'm not stoned.

Charlie (please help a prop 215 patient) Monoxide

PS I saw the O'Reilly interview on "60 Minutes" and Bill is his own greatest fan.

Ladewig · 27th September 2004, 09:18 PM

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Comedy Central also touted a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's National Annenberg Election Survey, which said young viewers of "The Daily Show" were more likely to answer questions about politics correctly than those who don't.

So that's how television writers write.

Dorian Gray · 27th September 2004, 09:35 PM

Ironically, here's the link to the show where Jon Stewart went on Bill O'Reilly's show and had interviewing done to him.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,132946,00.html

Well, the link isn't ironic. You know what I meant.

epepke · 28th September 2004, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dorian Gray
Ironically, here's the link to the show where Jon Stewart went on Bill O'Reilly's show and had interviewing done to him.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,132946,00.html

Well, the link isn't ironic. You know what I meant.

Why am I not surprised that a page on Fox News doesn't work under Safari?

27th September 2004, 08:47 PM	#1
Dorian Gray Hypocrisy Detector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 20,193	Stewart's audience more educated than O'Reilly's It's a fact! Quote: Comedy Central Refutes O'Reilly's Claim Mon Sep 27, 7:14 PM ET Television - AP By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer NEW YORK - The folks at Comedy Central were annoyed when Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly kept referring to "The Daily Show" audience as "stoned slackers." So they did a little research. And guess whose audience is more educated? Viewers of Jon Stewart's show are more likely to have completed four years of college than people who watch "The O'Reilly Factor," according to Nielsen Media Research. O'Reilly's teasing came when Stewart appeared on his show earlier this month. "You know what's really frightening?" O'Reilly said. "You actually have an influence on this presidential election. That is scary, but it's true. You've got stoned slackers watching your dopey show every night and they can vote." Comedy Central executives realized, and O'Reilly acknowledged, that he was poking fun. But they said they didn't want a misconception to persist. "If the head of General Motors was watching O'Reilly's show, that could be very important to us," said Doug Herzog, Comedy Central president. "If you listen to O'Reilly, you get the sense that it was crazy longhairs behind the show," he said. "And it's not. It's great, smart television that attracts a well-compensated audience, most of whom are voting age." Relax, said Fox News Channel spokesman Rob Zimmerman. "Comedy Central must have lost their sense of humor," Zimmerman said. "Without Jon Stewart, Comedy Central would turn into the Great American Country Channel." Comedy Central also touted a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's National Annenberg Election Survey, which said young viewers of "The Daily Show" were more likely to answer questions about politics correctly than those who don't. Comedy Central had no statistics on how many people watch "The Daily Show" stoned. Although seemingly taken aback by repeated "stoned slackers" references while talking with O'Reilly, Stewart was ready with a joke. "This election is going to rely on the undecided," he said. "And who is more undecided than stoned slackers? Ice cream or pretzels? Ice cream or pretzels? What's it going to be? Whether it's the slacker or no-slacker zone, O'Reilly is entering it Oct. 7, when he's scheduled to appear on "The Daily Show." So if Stewart's audience is comprised of stoned slackers, how would Herzog describe O'Reilly's audience? "I'm not getting into that game," he said. http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...art_o_reilly_2
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27th September 2004, 09:00 PM	#2
Atlas Master Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,229	I saw the interview. I don't think Stewart really appreciated O'Reilly's depiction. Still, I thought he handled it well. And I do think that there probably are more stoners watching the Daily Show than The Factor. O'reilly was really making the point that people watch both shows to get political insight and he thinks his own has a higher analysis value. I think he is troubled that there is a part of America that makes it choice for President based on the ridiculings of Leno, Letterman and Stewart.
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27th September 2004, 09:08 PM	#3
Charlie Monoxide Wag Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 2,761	I pissed that every time I watch the "Daily Show" I'm not stoned. Charlie (please help a prop 215 patient) Monoxide PS I saw the O'Reilly interview on "60 Minutes" and Bill is his own greatest fan.
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27th September 2004, 09:18 PM	#4
Ladewig Hipster alien Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: not measurable Posts: 16,791	Quote: Comedy Central also touted a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's National Annenberg Election Survey, which said young viewers of "The Daily Show" were more likely to answer questions about politics correctly than those who don't. So that's how television writers write.
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27th September 2004, 09:35 PM	#5
Dorian Gray Hypocrisy Detector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 20,193	Ironically, here's the link to the show where Jon Stewart went on Bill O'Reilly's show and had interviewing done to him. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,132946,00.html Well, the link isn't ironic. You know what I meant.
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28th September 2004, 02:22 AM	#6
epepke Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,950	Quote: Originally posted by Dorian Gray Ironically, here's the link to the show where Jon Stewart went on Bill O'Reilly's show and had interviewing done to him. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,132946,00.html Well, the link isn't ironic. You know what I meant. Why am I not surprised that a page on Fox News doesn't work under Safari?
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