Popular Comedian Makes A Run For Congress

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

You laughed at him on “Saturday Night Live” and laughed with him on Comedy Central, now comedian Al Franken wants you to start taking him seriously. Franken announced Wednesday that he is changing careers and will run for the Senate in 2008. He will be seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Minnesota’s Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. The former “Saturday Nigh Live” regular made the announcement on the last day of his show on the liberal radio network Air America. His decision to run brings national attention to the race, in which yet another Hollywood star makes a run for office. … Continue reading →

“Bullwinkle” Writer Dies

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

Growing up, my after school routine consisted of carefully hanging my school uniform back in the closet, eating a snack, and watching an hour of cartoons on television. My mother allowed us to watch exactly an hour of TV prior to cracking the whip and making me (and my three brothers) complete our homework. When we were younger my brothers and I didn’t agree on much, but when it came to after-school cartoons there was never an issue our one and only TV would be tuned into “The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.” Sadly, I recently learned Chris Hayward, the Emmy-winning … Continue reading →