Democratic National Convention
Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Host Panel With Democratic Women Governors During DNC (Exclusive)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is teaming up with the Democratic Governors Association during the week of the 2024 Democratic National Convention to highlight the country’s women governors. The Emmy-winning Veep and Seinfeld star, producer and activist will host a daytime panel on Aug. 21, which will be the third day of the upcoming four-day convention in Chicago. […]
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When Hollywood First Dreamed Up a Woman President
The election of the first female U.S. president was played for laughs when Kisses for My President hit theaters six decades ago. Directed by Curtis Bernhardt, the Warner Bros. film stars Polly Bergen as President Leslie McCloud, who navigates relations with Soviets and a dictator in Central America. Meanwhile, her husband, Thad (Fred MacMurray), struggles […]
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‘The Daily Show’ Going Live With Jon Stewart at Political Conventions (Exclusive)
The Daily Show is firming up its plans for coverage of the two major political conventions this summer — including a pair of live shows with Jon Stewart. Comedy Central’s late-night show — which has enjoyed a sizable upswing in ratings since Stewart’s return in February — will go live on the final night of each convention: […]
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How an Oscars Director Helmed the DNC From His Den
Though the four-night, virtual DNC featured nearly 300 speakers, Glenn Weiss helmed the entire convention remotely from his home.
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TV Ratings: Democratic Convention Ends on Up Note
The final night of the Democratic National Convention drew the event's biggest TV audience for nominee Joe Biden's acceptance speech.
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Colbert Casts Joe Biden’s Experience With Loss, “Presidential” Nature Against Trump in Final ‘Late Show’ DNC Live Monologue
The late night host opted for a more genuine approach to recapping Joe Biden's closing night appearance, saving the show's more blistering takes for former presidential candidate and billionaire Michael Bloomberg.
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Critic’s Notebook: Biden Sticks the Landing on Final Night of the Democratic Convention
Night 4 of the Democratic National Convention lacked the substance of night 3 — and some of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ jokes jarred — but Biden closed with a speech that powerfully captured the crossroads this election represents.
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Biden Vows to Defeat Trump, End “Season of Darkness”
Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with a vow to be a unifying "ally of the light" who would move an America in crisis past the chaos of President Donald Trump's tenure.
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TV Ratings: Democratic Convention Rises With Harris, Obama
Addresses by former vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama on Wednesday helped the Democratic National Convention draw its largest audience so far in 2020.
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Stephen Colbert Takes on “Edge of Your Seat” Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Speeches From DNC Night 3
The 'Late Show' host also highlighted a special message from Senator Elizabeth Warren and a cameo during House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s convention introduction video during his third night of live convention coverage.
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Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton Urge DNC Viewers to Vote to Oust Trump
Former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy could falter if President Donald Trump is reelected, a stunning rebuke of his successor that was echoed by Kamala Harris at the Democratic Convention as she embraced her historic role as the first Black woman on a national political ticket.
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TV Ratings: Democratic Convention Steady on Second Night
The audience for the Democratic National Convention was steady on Tuesday night, with the six largest networks drawing almost identical numbers to Monday's coverage.
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