Crossballs was a Comedy Centraltelevision show poking fun at cable news networks' political debate shows, especially CNN's Crossfire and MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews (the name of the show is a portmanteau of Crossfire and Hardball). In each episode, a comedian posing as an expert on a particular subject would debate a real commentator, who is unaware that the show is a sham. Past topics have included whether Jesus was gay and whether vegetarianism is smart or ethical. Comedy Central is a cable television channel in the United States. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... Television news refers to the practice of disseminating current events via the media of television. ... The Cable News Network, usually referred to as CNN, is a cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner[1] [2]. It is a division of the Turner Broadcasting System, owned by Time Warner. ... December 6, 2004 edition of Crossfire. ... MSNBC (a portmanteau of Microsoft and NBC) is a 24-hour cable news channel in the United States. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... It has been suggested that blend (linguistics) be merged into this article or section. ... A comedian, or comic, is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh. ... Jesus (8-2 BC/BCE– 29-36 AD/CE),[1] also known as Jesus of Nazareth, is the central figure of Christianity. ... In modern society, gay is a word which can be used as either a noun or adjective. ... Vegetarianism is the practice of not eating meat, including beef, poultry, fish, or their by-products, with or without the use of dairy products or eggs. ...
It debuted on July 6, 2004 and ran for eight weeks. It aired Tuesday-Friday at 7:30 PM ET. The last show, number 23, aired on August 24, 2004. Show number 24 was taped, but never aired. One of the unsuspecting guests threatened to sue Comedy Central. July 6 is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 178 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Jerry Minor started his first season as a featured member on Saturday Night Live on October 7, 2000, and was only on for one season. ... Andrew Daly was part of the cast for MADtv between 2000-2002. ... Matt Besser was born on September 22, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas. ...
Crossballs is at least as edifying as the typical TV debate show -- and a lot more entertaining.
The explanation for her credulity, I think, is that she assumes anyone who opposes the war on drugs is an irresponsible druggie, just the sort of person who would get high before going on national television or encourage teenagers to drive while intoxicated.
Similarly, Wiley Drake, a Southern Baptist pastor invited on Crossballs to condemn homosexuality, takes it in stride when Besser, playing a gay rights activist, discusses his "polyamorous relationship" with six other men, including his brother, and insists, "You can't be pro-family only so far, Wiley.
Out of the Crossfire, beyond Hardball, this is Crossballs: The Debate Show, premiering Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.
"Crossballs," hosted by Chris Tallman, puts unsuspecting real people, experts in their field, against characters played by comedians in a heated debate on current issues.
Shot in front of a live audience, "Crossballs" is a smart, comedic spoof of programs such as "Crossfire," "Hardball with Chris Matthews," and the entire Fox News Network.
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