Topic: Bill Dana

5 chapters across the catalog

Scream Circle
Episode 1758 43:08 - 46:32

1758: Scream Circle

Bill O'Reilly Tip of the Day Controversy and Treasure Island Waste

The hosts discuss a perceived "theft" of their "Tip of the Day" segment format by Bill O'Reilly for his concierge members. This transitions into a brief mention of a nuclear waste dump on Treasure Island in San Francisco, which has recently been privatized for residential development despite contamination concerns.

KBALL One
Episode 1249 1:27:02 - 1:31:22

1249: KBALL One

Never-Trump Ads and the Presidential Bunker Myth

A new ad campaign from the group "Defending Democracy Together," led by Bill Kristol, attacks President Trump for allegedly "hiding" in a bunker during protests. Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino clarified that moving a president to a bunker is a mandatory Secret Service protocol, not a personal choice. The ad also features criticisms from former Defense Secretary James Mattis regarding the President's leadership.

VAT Camel
Episode 1160 5:05 - 7:11

1160: VAT Camel

Candidate Fashion, Debate Stage Etiquette

Observations from the debate stage include Bill de Blasio failing to place his hand over his heart during the national anthem and Marianne Williamson's late realization of the same. Fashion critiques focus on Dana Bash's red and black outfits, Elizabeth Warren's consistent wardrobe, and Tulsi Gabbard's choice of white attire and tan shoes.

Gut Punch
Episode 922 2:02:03 - 2:06:40

922: Gut Punch

Bill O'Reilly Fired from Fox News

Fox News officially parted ways with Bill O'Reilly following a series of sexual harassment allegations and a mass exodus of advertisers. Dana Perino delivered the network's final sign-off for O'Reilly, which the hosts describe as a "rating standards" eulogy that masked the underlying scandal.

Smells Like Tee Truffle
Episode 59 8:50 - 13:26

59: Smells Like Tee Truffle

Steve Allen, Late-Night Television History, Bill Dana Erasure

A PBS special on the history of late-night television is criticized for omitting comedian Bill Dana and his character Jose Jimenez from the "Man on the Street" sketches. While other regulars like Don Knotts and Louis Nye were featured, Dana was allegedly suppressed due to past controversies with anti-defamation groups. The discussion compares this to Bill Cosby's reported efforts to buy and destroy copies of "Amos 'n' Andy" to prevent them from being viewed.