Larry Wilmore’s Moment Arrives as He Takes Over From Colbert Tonight

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Larry Wilmore’s Moment Arrives as He Takes Over From Colbert Tonight

by Dean Obeidellah at the Daily Beast

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/19/larry-wilmore-s-moment-arrives-as-he-takes-over-from-colbert-tonight.html

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Wilmore described his new show’s sensibility being as “if The Daily Show and Politically Incorrect had a baby.” In some ways that statement is accurate, but in one great way, it's not.

The similarities are that Wilmore’s show will open with a scripted comedy segment akin to what we see on “The Daily Show,” where Wilmore has served as the “senior black correspondent” since 2006. The next two acts will feature a panel of newsmakers, comedians, elected officials, etc., in the vein of the former ABC show “Politically Incorrect.” But the big difference is that the host of “Politically Incorrect” was Bill Maher, a smug dick of a guy both on and off camera. Thankfully, Wilmore is the exact opposite.

So what exactly is this “realness” Wilmore keeps talking about? Well, he wants the humor to come out of smart, provocative conversations on issues of the day. The panel will not feature C-level reality show stars telling canned jokes or comedians doing routines from their act. In fact, the guests for the show’s premier, Democratic Senator Corey Booker, rapper Talib Kweli and the very smart comedian Bill Burr, give you a sense of the what the show aspires to be: funny, intelligent, and compelling.

I bet some are asking” will the panels really be funny if the focus is keeping the conversation brutally honest? I can give you a little insight based on first-hand experience.




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[KeepItReal]

1. Thanks for the reminder!

Got TiVo on the case now

[Marie Marie]

2. Looking forward to it.

Always loved him as the "Senior Black Correspondent" on TDS. Love his dry sense of humor - should be a good replacement for those of us already missing Colbert.

[arcane1]

4. He's like the perfect opposite of Colbert, in a way.

Both he and John Oliver have their own shows. It's a great time to be alive!

[Number23]

5. Your enthusiasm is absolutely infectious

It's a great time to be alive!

[arcane1]

3. I can't wait! Every Daily Show spawn has been fucking brilliant.