Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
10-09-02, 11:44 PM
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Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
You know how Letterman is showing this Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom recently? Don't you all think this is just another ploy by the CBS to attract more audience for Dr.Phil's show? Honestly, I think Letterman is overdoing on this bit.
10-09-02, 11:53 PM
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Well, Dr. Phil plays on NBC here in CA. Dr. Phil was a part of the Oprah show. Letterman always made fun of her (remember the Oprah log), so its no surprise he makes fun of Dr. Phil.
10-10-02, 02:07 AM
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His show is probably syndicated like Oprah's and most other talkshow. So, it could be on any network/station. Only clause I'm aware of prevents his show being up against Oprah's.
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Anyone who knows Letterman knows he would never use his show as an infomercial for someone else. And if CBS asked him to do it, he would laugh in their face. I believe Letterman truly thinks this guy is a nitwit and can't believe anyone takes Dr. Phil's "mumbojumbo" seriously.
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Re: Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
Originally posted by SuperJim88
You know how Letterman is showing this Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom recently? Don't you all think this is just another ploy by the CBS to attract more audience for Dr.Phil's show? Honestly, I think Letterman is overdoing on this bit.
You know how Letterman is showing this Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom recently? Don't you all think this is just another ploy by the CBS to attract more audience for Dr.Phil's show? Honestly, I think Letterman is overdoing on this bit.
His Oprah bit was the same. Oprah would not have Dave on her show because he doesn’t revere her like her cult of fans does and the way other celebrities bow down to her. So, he made fun of her for fearing to have someone on who wasn’t in love with her and therefore easy for her to control. Not that if she would have had him on her show he would be mean to her- he would have probably respected her more to accept him as a guest after his mocking, but instead she refused, adding fuel to his fire
10-11-02, 05:10 PM
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Re: Re: Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
Originally posted by Slumbering Fist
Seeing as how Letterman is actively ridiculing the guy, I don’t see how mocking Dr Phil is trying to steal his audience. Mocking a public figure isn’t exactly a golden pathway to stealing that persons audience is it? He just thinks that Dr Phil is a big self help rube (I agree) and takes snippets of his dumb advice soundbites because they are funny, not because he/CBS wants any Dr Phil fans- its the opposite.
His Oprah bit was the same. Oprah would not have Dave on her show because he doesn’t revere her like her cult of fans does and the way other celebrities bow down to her. So, he made fun of her for fearing to have someone on who wasn’t in love with her and therefore easy for her to control. Not that if she would have had him on her show he would be mean to her- he would have probably respected her more to accept him as a guest after his mocking, but instead she refused, adding fuel to his fire
Seeing as how Letterman is actively ridiculing the guy, I don’t see how mocking Dr Phil is trying to steal his audience. Mocking a public figure isn’t exactly a golden pathway to stealing that persons audience is it? He just thinks that Dr Phil is a big self help rube (I agree) and takes snippets of his dumb advice soundbites because they are funny, not because he/CBS wants any Dr Phil fans- its the opposite.
His Oprah bit was the same. Oprah would not have Dave on her show because he doesn’t revere her like her cult of fans does and the way other celebrities bow down to her. So, he made fun of her for fearing to have someone on who wasn’t in love with her and therefore easy for her to control. Not that if she would have had him on her show he would be mean to her- he would have probably respected her more to accept him as a guest after his mocking, but instead she refused, adding fuel to his fire
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10-11-02, 06:16 PM
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Re: Re: Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
Originally posted by Slumbering Fist
Seeing as how Letterman is actively ridiculing the guy, I don’t see how mocking Dr Phil is trying to steal his audience. Mocking a public figure isn’t exactly a golden pathway to stealing that persons audience is it? He just thinks that Dr Phil is a big self help rube (I agree) and takes snippets of his dumb advice soundbites because they are funny, not because he/CBS wants any Dr Phil fans- its the opposite.
His Oprah bit was the same. Oprah would not have Dave on her show because he doesn’t revere her like her cult of fans does and the way other celebrities bow down to her. So, he made fun of her for fearing to have someone on who wasn’t in love with her and therefore easy for her to control. Not that if she would have had him on her show he would be mean to her- he would have probably respected her more to accept him as a guest after his mocking, but instead she refused, adding fuel to his fire
Seeing as how Letterman is actively ridiculing the guy, I don’t see how mocking Dr Phil is trying to steal his audience. Mocking a public figure isn’t exactly a golden pathway to stealing that persons audience is it? He just thinks that Dr Phil is a big self help rube (I agree) and takes snippets of his dumb advice soundbites because they are funny, not because he/CBS wants any Dr Phil fans- its the opposite.
His Oprah bit was the same. Oprah would not have Dave on her show because he doesn’t revere her like her cult of fans does and the way other celebrities bow down to her. So, he made fun of her for fearing to have someone on who wasn’t in love with her and therefore easy for her to control. Not that if she would have had him on her show he would be mean to her- he would have probably respected her more to accept him as a guest after his mocking, but instead she refused, adding fuel to his fire
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Re: Re: Re: Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
Originally posted by SuperJim88
You misunderstand the whole purpose of this thread. Read what I said again!!! I said, I think letterman is doing the Dr.Phil bit to help promote Dr.Phil's new show and get more people to notice his show. Since they both are on the same network, I believe it's a ploy by the CBS. GET it now??
You misunderstand the whole purpose of this thread. Read what I said again!!! I said, I think letterman is doing the Dr.Phil bit to help promote Dr.Phil's new show and get more people to notice his show. Since they both are on the same network, I believe it's a ploy by the CBS. GET it now??
If a network wanted some synergy they should try Leno. He's the one with the kneepads.
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Re: Re: Re: Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
Originally posted by SuperJim88
You misunderstand the whole purpose of this thread. Read what I said again!!! I said, I think letterman is doing the Dr.Phil bit to help promote Dr.Phil's new show and get more people to notice his show. Since they both are on the same network, I believe it's a ploy by the CBS. GET it now??
You misunderstand the whole purpose of this thread. Read what I said again!!! I said, I think letterman is doing the Dr.Phil bit to help promote Dr.Phil's new show and get more people to notice his show. Since they both are on the same network, I believe it's a ploy by the CBS. GET it now??
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Dr.Phil Word's of Wisdom of Letterman
Originally posted by rocketsauce
Ok I'm only going to explain this once. Dr. Phil is a syndicated show. What this means is that any station be it ABC, CBS, NBC, or even UPN OR WB or EVEN an independent station can air this program. If a station decides to buy this program then they can air it. SOOOOOOOOOO your theory of Letterman whoring it up for CBS isnt true because any affiliated station can air this show.
Ok I'm only going to explain this once. Dr. Phil is a syndicated show. What this means is that any station be it ABC, CBS, NBC, or even UPN OR WB or EVEN an independent station can air this program. If a station decides to buy this program then they can air it. SOOOOOOOOOO your theory of Letterman whoring it up for CBS isnt true because any affiliated station can air this show.
[/b]And i wont even get into the fact that letterman would NOT do that. But hey since you havent read the other 10 replies saying the same thing. [/B]
10-15-02, 10:45 PM
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I guess it's kinda of funny, but I like the bit where dave wanta see how many people in costume can fit in a coffee shop.
I believe once he fitted like 26 people of bunny, cowboy, moses, the devil and other people in costume. That bit is much more fun.
I believe once he fitted like 26 people of bunny, cowboy, moses, the devil and other people in costume. That bit is much more fun.
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I also seem to recall Dave saying that Dr Phil's people had made an inquiry about him coming on Dave's show (maybe it was them requesting Dave come on their show, but I don't remember). That might have something to do with it.
Whatever the reason, it is damn funny
Whatever the reason, it is damn funny
10-17-02, 05:31 AM
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Can anyone remember Letterman doing "Looking For Swedes" a few years back? It is one of my favorite bits. He would randomly pick people from the street and see if they were Swedish. There was one chick he picked who was blonde and had an accent, but it turned out she was from Norway or somewhere. 
10-17-02, 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by movieking
Can anyone remember Letterman doing "Looking For Swedes" a few years back? It is one of my favorite bits. He would randomly pick people from the street and see if they were Swedish. There was one chick he picked who was blonde and had an accent, but it turned out she was from Norway or somewhere.
Can anyone remember Letterman doing "Looking For Swedes" a few years back? It is one of my favorite bits. He would randomly pick people from the street and see if they were Swedish. There was one chick he picked who was blonde and had an accent, but it turned out she was from Norway or somewhere.
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This is definitely my favorite new Late Show bit in a very long time (probably since the Oprah-log).
Every bit they do has its moments (even the worst one, Psychic Sandwich), but WoW has me every damn night!
Every bit they do has its moments (even the worst one, Psychic Sandwich), but WoW has me
every damn night!