Bump Loves TV

With all the commotion of Conan’s forced departure from the Tonight Show and Jay Leno’s re-ascension to his throne as top of late night lameness, I’ve asked fellow blogger and regular TOR reader The Bump to give us an update on the top late night TV shows. I decided to ask him since there is nobody in this free world who watches as much TV as he does -it is not uncommon for him to watch 3 or 4 programs at the same time- and he is also one of the funniest bastards I know. This guy has many talents but this ability to watch multiple shows simultaneously by furiously flipping between channels is a sight to behold. He has been known to burn out batteries on his remote control in less time than a swarm of cougars could use up the D-Battery in their toys. I guess watching that much TV simultaneously is the only way to be able to do it since this guy has two full-time jobs, is an aspiring chef, a terrible Fantasy Football player and a full time complainer


Without further ado I present the Relief Bitcher and blogger of the wildly successful BumpLovesTv.com

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1. daily show, Stewart is as good as he ever was and is really underrated as an interviewer. he also recently beat out all three network anchors(don't get me started on that sorry as$ group) as the most trusted man on tv. plus Wyatt Cynap, John Oliver and Jason Jones are as good as Ed Helms, Colbert and Carell were in their time. the only negative....any appearance by Samantha bee.






2. Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy Kimmel is so believable because he is first and foremost a fan. he is a fan of lost, he is a fan of American idol, he is a fan of the jersey shore. He seems more genuine when making jokes in his monologue. also any time Aunt Chippy and uncle frank get together, damn funny.






3. Jimmy Fallon, never before has a band been so important in a late night show. the roots are better than any sidekick and are not just a laugh machine ala Kevin Eubanks. Fallon is really picking up steam and I implore you to give him a shot when up late.






4. Craig Ferguson, to most this is just the guy who comes on after letterman but he’s much more than that. This guy was great on the Drew Carey show and just isn't understood in America. He, like a tight wedding suit, are just a little too European, but that doesn't mean to say they didn't work. If you want a good intro to Ferguson, read his book, between the bridge and the river. Really funny intelligent fiction.






5. Conan O'Brien, while it sucks that he is getting booted, don't feel bad for a dude that gets 30 million bucks to take 6 months off. Since the firing, Conan has been great; he has loosened up and been more real. he's stopped worrying about winning over jay leno's audience and is doing a show for his fans. that being said, he'll be off the air after Friday most likely. Look for a return on FOX in September.






6. Dave Letterman, his shtick is old and all the greatness that the roots provide for Fallon, Paul Schaeffer take away from letterman. He too is best when he keeps it real. he is a great interviewer who can insult Heidi and Spencer with a smile on his face.






7. Steven Colbert, this show has run its course. The problem with playing a character is that eventually all shows with characters get cancelled. It’s too stark a contrast from the daily show. Time to move on and maybe throw a ton of bucks at Conan?






8. Jay Leno, he is just an awful interviewer who spends more time kissing the guests butts than actually asking questions. Monologue is unfunny....but jaywalking, battle of the jaywalk all-stars and headlines are still hilarious.






9. Chelsea Handler, I don't know who this broad is banging at E! to get this gig but man does it suck...what's that?....oh, I'm told she's banging the head of E!(true fact look it up). She starts the show with a round table discussion with three comedians so obscure that Jimmy ma and Eddie ift would get top billing over them. I don't get it but chicks love her and buy her books and drag unwilling boyfriends to Tarrytown in a snowstorm to see her.






10. George Lopez, this is yet another guy who is just not funny that they keep dragging out and trying to make America believe they are funny(see Robin Williams, Howie Mandell, Dane Cook). I have to admit I have never seen this show, but c'mon do I really have to?