Guess who may find a home on the boob tube?

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

As I sat here, I thought to myself "Should this thread go in CE or Movies?" This is a TV show, but more responses will be found here, so a big "F' you" to those bitching about fluff, etc. I COULDN'T CARE LESS what y'all think *looks at Tyler for nod of approval.*

 

 

Story...

 

Dr. Phil could soon be sharing the Paramount lot with another doc: Howard Dean.

 

While everything's still in the early talking stages, the former Democratic presidential candidate is mulling the idea of hosting his own syndicated gabfest. He's hooked up with ex-Big Ticket TV topper Larry Lyttle ("Judge Judy") and longtime political consultant Gerald Rafshoon, who would likely serve as exec producers of a pilot for any such project.

 

Dean is in Hollywood this week, and he's taking meetings with execs at Viacom-owned Paramount Domestic Television. Lyttle is still based on the Par lot, and he's helping Dean make the connection with the studio.

 

Lyttle spent much of last year working as a consultant for another former presidential candidate, Joe Lieberman (news - web sites). He and Rafshoon are also in talks with several other Washington insiders about opening a bicoastal political consulting group; company will likely have a media unit that would produce a few projects per year.

 

Dean has flirted with TV before, and insiders said the ex-Vermont governor received at least one substantial offer to host his own talkshow for a cable news net.

 

But Dean seems interested in going in a completely different direction.

 

"The last thing we're going to talk about is politics," *cough*BULLSHIT*cough*Lyttle said. "We'd talk about a myriad of other things instead of politics."

 

Dean's skein would likely have more in common with the talkshow Bill Clinton (news - web sites) had been considering a few years back.

 

"He'd look at things like, What happens if you lose a sibling? *Blame Republicans* What about when you're victimized by not having health care?" *Blame Republicans* Lyttle said, arguing that Dean has the perfect persona for the small screen.

 

"He's a little bit of Howard Beale, a little Dr. Phil and a little Donahue all rolled into one," he said. "What was so appealing to me is the fact that he's not afraid to express an opinion."

 

Lyttle certainly has a track record for spotting talent and launching syndie successes.

 

His decision to gamble on "Judge Judy" resulted in one of the few game-changing syndie skeins of the 1990s. Lyttle also put together "Judge Joe Brown (news)" and was instrumental in casting Mo'Nique in "The Parkers."

[Guest MikeSC]

As I sat here, I thought to myself "Should this thread go in CE or Movies?" This is a TV show, but more responses will be found here, so a big "F' you" to those bitching about fluff, etc. I COULDN'T CARE LESS what y'all think *looks at Tyler for nod of approval.*

So, I guess the show will start off quickly with great ratings, then completely tank and become a running joke.

-=Mike

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

I'll watch if Tyler gets to become a writer...

[Guest Cerebus]

Here I thought Jim Jeffords got his own tv show...thanks for lifting my hopes KKK

[Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0]

The yell+daytime TV=RATINGS!~

[Guest Agent of Oblivion]

I think Howard Dean could enjoy some lasting minor celebrity if he made his roar a trademarked thing that he'd do at every public appearance. They could call it "Hollerin' Howard's Hoedown" or some bullshit.

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

I have the perfect musical guest for the first episode: Outkast.

 

Not only are they liberal, but when they sing "Hey Ya!" Howie can join in:

 

"Heeeey Ya"

 

"RAWR!"

 

"Hey Ya..."

[BUTT 0]

I think it would be awesome if he had the Ultimate Warrior as a guest and they spent an hour screaming at each other which Warrior yelling about destrucity and how liberals are scum and Dean can just go "YAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!"

 

And I think I have an even better idea for a musical guest: Usher. Howard can fill in the Lil' Jon part: "YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!"

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

I have a feeling the Howie Mandel show faired bettter than this will.