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Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner was an event part of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee to rival the traditional White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2017.[1] The event was announced on January 30, 2017,[2] and took place at the DAR Constitution Hall on April 29, 2017, at the same time as the planned WHCA event.[3] It aired on TBS the same evening at 10:00 p.m. EST, followed by an encore uncensored broadcast at 11:00 p.m. on Twitter.[3]
| Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Samantha Bee |
| Directed by | Paul Pennolino |
| Presented by | Samantha Bee |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Samantha Bee Jason Jones Tony Hernandez Miles Khan |
| Producers | Kristen Everman Alison Camillo |
| Production locations | DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., US |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
| Production companies | Jax Media Studio T |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | TBS |
| Picture format | 16:9 HDTV |
| Original release | 29 April 2017 |
The event, hosted by Samantha Bee, featured pre-recorded appearances by Allison Janney (reprising her West Wing role as C.J. Cregg), Jake Tapper, Billy Eichner, Robin Thede, Norman Lear, Bridget Everett, Patton Oswalt, River Butcher, Cameron Esposito, Kumail Nanjiani, Carl Reiner, Janelle Reeves, Paula Pell, Jordan Carlos, and Retta. Also appearing live were Peaches performing the theme song from Full Frontal, "Boys Wanna Be Her", and special guest Will Ferrell reprising his imitation of George W. Bush.[4]
The event raised $200,000 for the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).[5]
Segments
- Cold Open: Opens with a parody of a White House style news conference with Allison Janney reprising her role as C. J. Cregg.[6]
- Peaches and Monologue: A musical intro by Peaches – performing Full Frontal's theme song "Boys Wanna Be Her", followed by a monologue by Bee.[7]
- Roast of Jeff Zucker: A roast of CNN and its current president Jeff Zucker.[8]
- What Is Facts: A sketch facetiously mixing quantum mechanics with "alternative facts".[9]
- Comedians Roast Trump.[10]
- Fox News In Memoriam: Bee roasts Fox News while calling out Roger Ailes and Bill O'Reilly.[11]
- Jake Tapper: Bee is "interviewed" by Jake Tapper.[12]
- Special Guest George W. Bush: Will Ferrell reprises his Saturday Night Live role as former president George W. Bush.[13]
- Woman in the High Castle: Bee watches a film of herself in an alternate universe, where she is roasting President Hillary Clinton (The Man in the High Castle parody).[14]
- Sammy Bee Roasts the Presidents: Bee roasts presidents; from Woodrow Wilson to Bill Clinton with period-appropriate attire and speech.[15]
- Show Close and Committee to Protect Journalists: Bee announces how much money was raised for the Committee to Protect Journalists, and speaks on the subject of journalistic freedom.[16]
- All The President's Leaks (with Andy Richter) (web extra).[17]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 69th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Variety Special | Samantha Bee, executive producer/host; Jo Miller, Jason Jones, Tony Hernandez, and Miles Kahn, executive producers; Alison Camillo, co-executive producer; Pat King, supervising producer; Kristen Everman, produced by | Nominated | [18] |
| Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Samantha Bee, Jo Miller, Ashley Nicole Black, Pat Cassels, Eric Drysdale, Mathan Erhardt, Travon Free, Joe Grossman, Miles Kahn and Melinda Taub | Won | |||
| Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Nonfiction, Event or Award Special | John Yeck | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special | Paul Pennolino | Nominated | |||
| 70th Directors Guild of America Awards | Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials | Paul Pennolino | Nominated | [19] | |
| 2018 | Gracie Awards | Special | Full Frontal with Samantha Bee | Won | [20] |
See also
References
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (January 30, 2017). "Samantha Bee to Roast Trump on Same Night as Correspondents' Dinner". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ^ de Moraes, Lisa (January 30, 2017). "Samantha Bee Announces Safe Haven For Hollywood Celebrities At Alt-White House Correspondents' Dinner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ^ a b "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" to stream on Twitter after TBS debut". Turner. April 25, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner - April 29, 2017 - Playlist. YouTube. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ Lawler, Kelly (April 29, 2017). "Samantha Bee toasts the press and roasts Trump at 'Not WHCD'". USA Today. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner: Cold Open". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 1: Peaches and Monologue". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 2: Roast of Jeff Zucker". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 3: What Is Facts". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 4: Comedians Roast Trump". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 5: Fox News In Memoriam". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 6: Jake Tapper". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 7: Special Guest George W. Bush". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 8: Woman in the High Castle". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner: Sammy Bee Roasts the Presidents". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 9: Show Close and Committee to Protect Journalists". Retrieved May 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (May 4, 2017). "All The President's Leaks (with Andy Richter)". Retrieved May 12, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (January 10, 2018). "DGA Announces Television Nominees, Including 'Big Little Lies,' 'Game of Thrones,' and 'Stranger Things' Directors". IndieWire. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ Swertlow, Meg (May 3, 2018). "2018 Gracie Awards: Complete Winners List". E! News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
External links
- Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Samantha Bee's official website
- Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner – playlist