Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld

Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld

Title card for Red Eye
Genre Comedy
Satire
News parody
Presented by Greg Gutfeld
Starring Bill Schulz
Andrew Levy
Pinch (puppet)
Voices of Mrs. Jackie Gutfeld
Bill Schulz (as "Pinch")
Composer(s) Matthew and Neil de Luca (theme and cues)[1] (2007 – August 9, 2011)
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of episodes 1,100[2][3] (As of November 12, 2011)
Production
Location(s) New York City
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 60 minutes (approximately 43 minutes 30 seconds without commercials)
Broadcast
Original channel Fox News Channel
Picture format 480i SDTV 720p HDTV
Original run February 5, 2007 – present
External links
Website

Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld is a late-night/early-morning satirical talk show on the Fox News Channel, airing at 3:00 am ET Tuesday through Saturday.[4] The show features panelists and guests discussing the latest news in politics, pop culture, entertainment, business, sports, and religion.[5] The show is hosted by Greg Gutfeld, a self-described libertarian,[6] who is a former Maxim UK editor.

In 2007, VH1 contributor Michelle Collins described watching Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld as, "You almost feel like you’re going out and not going out. It’s like being at a bar with your friends and hearing all their opinions—while laying in bed eating Snackwell cookies."[7]

Contents

History

Show's name

Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld was originally named Wasteland in its early testing stages. At one time, a series of video clips of this early version were available on the Fox News website.[8] The original name, Wasteland, was selected because the show was about "a land of waste" and meaninglessness. The show was later renamed Red Eye because the original name was thought to be too negative and would repel viewers.[9] The phrase "red eye" was chosen because it is commonly associated with meaning anything very late-night/early-morning and was a much better fit with the very late airtime of this show. According to one of the producers, among the original target audiences were “slackers and losers," the “depressed, the dissatisfied, the depraved," “bloggers, and those "age 18–40"[10] According to columnist Donald Lambro, in the age of hyper-political-correctness, Red Eye has become "the go-to show for the rigid and the joyless – those poor wonks at watchdog blogs whose only way of income is creating a universe of make-believe offensiveness."[11]

Second episode/opening line

On February 6, 2007, host Greg Gutfeld opened the second episode of Red Eye with, "Hey, this is Red Eye. It's kind of like The View, but with bladder control."[12]

Legal issues

Following the first weeks of the program, the Chicago Tribune filed suit against News Corporation, the company which owns Fox News Channel, alleging that the show's title could be confused with the Tribune's free commuter daily, RedEye, launched in 2002.[13] Senior Vice President of Fox News John Moody proposed to U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo that Red Eye be blacked out from Chicago area viewers to prevent confusion with the Tribune's RedEye. In the event Fox News lost the case, Moody proposed cancelling Red Eye and reinstating reruns of Fox Report w/ Shepard Smith.[9]

On April 4, Judge Bucklo denied the Tribune Co. injunction request. Bucklo stated that while the trademarks may be similar aurally, but not visually, Fox did not show intent to "pass off" Red Eye as a collaboration with the Tribune. Bucklo stated that "the only similarities between the products are the fact that both involve a media used to deliver news."[14][15][16]

Rachel Marsden's departure

On Wednesday, May 30, 2007, regular Red Eye panelist Rachel Marsden was removed from the show and escorted out of the Red Eye offices by security guards, which Marsden alleged is standard procedure when a Fox employee is fired.[17][18] On her blog, Marsden, said, "I will no longer be appearing on the show, as I have been told that it is heading in a 'different direction' from its inception and I am the 'first casualty'. As a political and news commentator, being a panelist on what had become a totally off-the-wall-and-into-orbit show was an interesting experience. It was also the first time that I was ever considered the 'sane one' on any program, so I am grateful for that unique opportunity and wish the boys the very best of luck.'"[19] Her last appearance on the show was on May 30, 2007, after talking through the laughter of a Jeffrey Ross punchline.

Podcast

On March 29, 2011, the first episode of the Red Eye podcast debuted. Usually, a new podcast episode is available every day. Most installments feature Gutfeld, Levy and Schulz. In the event of an absence, Tom O'Connor, a Red Eye producer, fills in. Usual topics of discussion include what the cast does in the course of the day or weekend, news events, preparation for the show, and guests on that day's show. The podcast is currently offered in the YouTube video and [MP3] audio format. With the start of The Five, the podcast has been discontinued.

Production

While the show airs at 3:00 am ET, it is actually taped at around 8:00 pm the previous night. Gutfeld joked, "We wouldn’t be able to survive after 3 months because we’d all become raging alcoholics if we had to stay up until 3 a.m.!"[20]

Episode structure

The show features a round table of panelists, as well as guests linked by satellite. Greg Gutfeld, with advisory from sidekick Bill Schulz and ombudsman Andy Levy, writes the daily content. The show begins with Gutfeld's introduction of his guests, which include flattering, exaggerated comparisons about each of them. These guest introductions are sometimes submitted by fans on Twitter. In contrast to his complimentary comments towards his quests, Bill Schulz is usually introduced with an insult directed at him by Gutfeld, usually "My repulsive sidekick, Bill Schulz."[21] Other non-traditional characteristics of the show include the use of offbeat imagery, often obscure viral videos featuring animals, especially cats, during certain segments. Andy Levy, referred to as "TV's Andy Levy" or "TV's Very Own Andy Levy", acts as the show's ombudsman, appearing in the 'Pregame Report', 'Halftime Report w/ Andy Levy' and 'Postgame Wrap-Up' segments. Immediately after the 'Postgame Wrap-Up', Greg Gutfeld thanks his guests, offering each a short compliment; for example, "A pleasure," or "Always a delight." The exception is Bill Schulz, to whom he usually says, "Disgusting," "You disgust me," or "You suck."[22]

Block Standard Content
A 'Pregame Report', 'Greg-alogue', Discussion
B One or more of the following: Recurring Segment/Discussion
C 'Halftime Report w/ Andy Levy'
D One or more of the following: 'Lightning Round'/Discussion/Guest Interview
E One or more of the following: Recurring Segment/Discussion/Guest Interview
F 'Postgame Wrap-Up'

Show's segments

Daily segments

Recurring (but infrequent) segments

Media Matters is frequently lampooned using 'Robot Theater'.[40][41][42] After the Washington Post reported in March 2011 on a planned "On-camera Media Training Seminar" for Media Matters employees, Red Eye Robot Theater's criticism of Media Matters was expressed in the desperate plea of a Media Matters robot-employee:
“I have no other skills. My job is to obsessively watch Fox News. If you take that away, I have nothing: no friends, no family, no life. I am a shell of a human, deluded into thinking I have purpose, when all I really am is a conduit for my boss’s simmering jealousy over past slights. Fox News is evil and wrong. Fox News is evil and wrong. Fox News is evil and wrong.”[41][43]
On June 8, 2011, 'Red Eye Robot Theater' featured a female robot for the first time, involved in the "Weinergate" sexting scandal.[44][45] This sketch was an re-enactment of an actual Facebook sexting communication between a Las Vegas female Blackjack dealer and Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY).[46][47][48] The June 8, 2011, 'Red Eye Robot Theater' transcript follows:[49]
WEINER ROBOT: Off to the shower. This thing is bopping up and down.
FEMALE ROBOT: Ahh, wish I was in the shower with you to help.
WEINER ROBOT: You give good [bleep]?
FEMALE ROBOT: I have been told really good and I love doing it.
WEINER ROBOT: Wow. A Jewish girl who sucks [bleep]. This thing is ready to do damage.
FEMALE ROBOT: And [bleep] every drop. How the [bleep] do I get you here to help [bleep] me?
WEINER ROBOT: Thinking about [bleeping] your hot mouth with my [bleep].
FEMALE ROBOT: The anticipation of [bleeping] you is driving me crazy. Come to Vegas so I can suck your [bleep] for an hour. You must be in the shower. I am getting a very nice visual for bed. I will probably have some filthy dreams about you, again.

Retired segments

Recurring elements

Pinch

"Pinch",[54] a caricature of the liberal elite media named after Times publisher Pinch Sulzberger, is a puppet made from a folded New York Times newspaper and is intended to represent The New York Times itself, not simply a single correspondent or columnist. The puppet is voiced by series-regular Bill Schulz, who also operates the mouth movements by pulling a string atop the puppet. Pinch has appeared in nearly every episode since his debut, discounting episodes where Schulz was absent. However, on April 8, 2011, Dana Vachon was the first person to voice and operate Pinch other than Schulz, who was absent.

Pinch debuted on March 21, 2009 and was originally known as the New York Times Correspondent. After previous attempts by Gutfeld to call him "Timsey", on the March 26 show, the New York Times Correspondent said that "Pinch" would be an acceptable name because "you save a pinch when reading me." Pinch is often heard coughing excessively and, since July 15, 2009, Bill Schulz occasionally changes Pinch's healthy-looking cardboard eyes to sick-looking blood-shot cardboard eyes. As a reference to the national epidemic of newspapers slimming down by reducing content and cutting staff, Pinch has also been drastically reduced over time to merely one thin section of newsprint. On March 31, 2011, Pinch disingenuously explains his "weight loss" by proclaiming, "Today's columnist talks about why he is joining the hunger strike with congressional budget cuts for the poor and hungry. To repeat, my weight loss is directly related to this movement and has nothing to do with the drop in advertising and/or circulation."[55]

Pinch is introduced alongside the rest of the panel at the beginning of the show, usually speaking after Gutfeld prompts him with, "Good to see you again, Pinch", sometimes adding, "you piece of trash." Schulz then responds in character as Pinch with a rhyme; often, the rhyme is a satiric plug for a column or article that references a New York Times columnist or reporter by name.[56]

The March 12, 2011 episode marked the debut of "Porch", Pinch's intern. He is a miniature version of Pinch taken from a Bill Schulz bobblehead figure.[57]

The leg chair

Another recurring element of the show is the "leg chair," the seat on the right-most side of the table.[58] Repeatedly referred to by this name by Gutfeld, Levy, and others, this chair is reserved almost exclusively for female guests of the show, providing a view of their legs in wide shots of the set.[59][60] Female guests seem willing to play along; however, some have expressed varied feelings toward the leg chair. For example, during the April 15, 2010 episode, Gutfeld and Imogen Lloyd Webber had the following exchange:

Webber: "Next thing [Cambridge will] have girls on Red Eye in the leg chair." (referring jokingly to herself)[61]
Gutfeld: "How dare you... you are obsessed with the leg chair."
Webber: "I am, yes."

Outrage glasses

When Bill Schulz becomes exceptionally upset about a topic, he will often put on a pair of Buddy Holly-style large, black glasses known as the "outrage glasses". He will then speak in a farcical, hyper-angry voice. This is often considered to have originated as a playful response to frequent recurring conservative guest S.E. Cupp, who normally wears similar glasses and often expresses her outrage.[62] The first time Schulz donned said glasses, he was seated next to Cupp.

In a March 2011 Twitter post, Schulz claimed to have discovered the glasses behind a set of his father's vintage toy trucks in his house.[63]

Semi-subliminal messages as running gag

Starting in May 2011, a split-second image with a short message has been infrequently flashed over close-up shots of Greg Gutfeld, Bill Schulz, Andy Levy, or sometimes over one of the guests during panel discussion. These semi-subliminal messages always involve either Gutfeld, Schulz or Levy wearing a silver-metallic mask with short messages printed underneath in large capital letters. The short message under Greg Gutfeld's image has been "REDEEM HIM",[64] "PUNISH HIM"[65] (flashed March 6, 2011), "FEED IT"[66][67] (flashed 6-22-2011), or "RETURN HIM"[68] (flashed 8-25-2011). The short message under Bill Schulz's image has been "AVOID HIM", "AVENGE HIM"[69][70] (both flashed several times each during May 2011), or "RELISH HIM"[71] (flashed 7-08-11). The message under Andy Levy's image has been either "SAVE HIM" (flashed late-May 2011) or "OBEY HIM"[72][73] (flashed October 6, 2011).

Greg Gutfeld's running gags

During the course of the show, host Greg Gutfeld often uses running gags in certain situations.

Gutfeld: And the Center for Disease Control list him as a symptom. My repulsive sidekick, Bill Schulz.[55]
Gutfeld: Bill, you often pose online as a man. When will all of this deception end?
Gutfeld: Bill, you don't own a bed, but you still must dream; any of them about Obama?
Gutfeld: Bill, as an avowed racist and hater of black people, you probably think this is an insult to all the good work done by the Klan.
Gutfeld: Bill, you have no friends or family, so as an environmentalist you shouldn't really be flying at all, should you, you worthless sack-of-crap?
Gutfeld: Andy, did you know that those adorable dark spots on the belly of a tabby are called vest buttons?
Gutfeld: Andy has opened an S&M parlor for cats. Andy, what is 'Purr-secution' like?
But occasionally, Andy Levy turns-the-tables on Greg Gutfeld with an off-handed retort of his own:
Gutfeld: Andy has created a towel made entirely of cat hair that cleans up even the toughest messes. Andy, how many Sham-Meows have you sold and will it absorb all the blood in my basement?
Levy: Greg, there aren't even enough tarps in the world to absorb all the blood in your basement.[74]

Andy Levy's running gag

Andy Levy often mocks Gutfeld by saying, "I apologize for nothing."[78] This is in reference to the 2009 controversy where Gutfeld had to apologize to the Canadian military for comments made on Red Eye which lampooned their announced need for a "synchronized break" during wartime in Afghanistan. Gutfeld has responded to Levy's mocking statement with, "I apologize for everything."

Controversy

Political proxy vs. destructive force

In a September 2010 interview with Rolling Stone, President Obama criticised Red Eye's network Fox News, saying that the channel espoused a "point of view that I think is ultimately destructive for the long-term growth of a country that has a vibrant middle-class."[79] Gutfeld responded by comparing the President to a "sports team who owns the ref, the fans and the field, but refuses to play ball until the kid in the tenth row stops chewing gum", and accused Obama of using the channel as a proxy for voters who disagreed with his policies.[80][81]

Canadian military lampooned – demands apology

In a five-minute segment broadcast on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, Gutfeld and his panel discussed Canadian Lieutenant General Andrew Leslie's statement that the Canadian military may require a one year "synchronized break" once Canada's mission in Afghanistan ends in 2011.[82] "Meaning, the Canadian military wants to take a breather to do some yoga, paint landscapes, run on the beach in gorgeous white Capri pants," Gutfeld said.[82] "I didn't even know they were in the war," comedian panelist Doug Benson added, then continued, "I thought that's where you go if you don't want to fight. Go chill in Canada."[83] Gutfeld also said, "Isn’t this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country? They have no army!"[82] Schulz made comments about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their ceremonial red uniforms, and concluded by saying "This is not a smart culture!"

The segment drew wide attention and outrage in Canada after being posted on YouTube for Canadians to view and after the reported deaths just three days later (Friday, March 20, 2009) of four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan.[84][85][86] On CBC News, Gutfeld described his show as "a satirical take on the news, in which all topics are addressed in a lighthearted, humorous and ridiculous manner."[87] Outside of Canada, there was scant media coverage.

Doug Benson was scheduled to appear in Canada at Edmonton's The Comic Strip April 3–5, 2009, but the shows were canceled after the owner received threats of "bodily injury" toward the American comic. "Some were saying he wouldn't make it from the airport to the club. For everyone's safety, we decided it was best to avoid the scenario altogether," manager Rick Bronson said.[88] Death threats were also made to Greg Gutfeld's elderly mother after her home address was posted publicly on the Internet.

Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay called on Fox to apologize for the satirical comments, describing the remarks as "despicable, hurtful and ignorant." Hours after the March 17 comments, Gutfeld maintained the show is satirical and irreverent[89] but offered the following apology: "The March 17 episode of Red Eye included a segment discussing Canada's plan for a 'synchronized break,' which was in no way an attempt to make light of troop efforts. However, I realize that my words may have been misunderstood. It was not my intent to disrespect the brave men, women and families of the Canadian military, and for that I apologize."[87]

Park51: located at the crossroads of "Sensibility" & "Sensitivity"

On August 9, 2010, Gutfeld stated that he planned on constructing the city's first Islamic-friendly gay bar next to the Ground Zero Mosque.[90] As stated in his Greg-alogue, which was featured on Red Eye: "As an American, I believe they have every right to build the mosque – after all, if they buy the land and they follow the law – who can stop them? Which is why, in the spirit of outreach, I've decided to do the same thing. I'm announcing tonight, that I am planning to build and open the first gay bar that caters not only to the west, but also Islamic gay men. I hope the mosque owners will be as open to the bar, as I am to the new mosque. After all, the belief driving them to open their Islamic center near Ground Zero is no different than mine...tolerance and understanding." He also stated an entire floor will only serve non-alcoholic (virgin) drinks, in keeping with its Muslim-friendly atmosphere. Later, he noted that this would also make a connection between virgin drinks and the seventy-two virgins promised to jihadists who kill infidels. Gutfeld later messaged the Park51 developers of the mosque, seeking a response to his idea. The Park51 group "tweeted" back, "You’re free to open whatever you like. If you won’t consider the sensibilities of Muslims, you’re not going to build dialog."[91]

After that Park51 tweet, Gutfeld announced he wanted to build his establishment and name it Dialogue. Other names for the proposed gay bar were sent into the Red Eye host (via Twitter and the Internet) by fans, such as: al Gayda, Grind Zero, The Holey Land, and Jihard. Gutfeld has stated he supports the constitutional right of anyone to build a mosque on that site; however, it is not a matter of freedom of religion but a question of sensitivity toward New Yorkers and Americans, who were the targets and victims on 9-11, that should be considered first and foremost.[91]

Guest hosts/panelists (past and present)

Guest Hosts

Guest Panelists

For guest list, see List of guests on Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld

Guest Halftime Reporters

Ratings

Information about Red Eye's Nielsen ratings is sparse. In March 2007, when the show was still airing at 2 am, Red Eye averaged 309,000 viewers in its time slot, down about nine percent from March 2006 when another show aired in that same time slot. In the age 25–54 demographic, however, the show was up 15 percent from the prior year. In March 2006, the 2–3 a.m. time slot averaged 134,000 demo viewers; in March 2007, it was 154,000. In the 18–34 demo, the time slot was up 27 percent, from 33,000 to 42,000.[93]

After the show moved to its current 3 am time slot in October 2007, Red Eye 's ratings decreased. As of the show's one-year anniversary, average viewership dipped 15 percent, to 285,000. The 25–54 demo was down 24 percent, to 123,000.[94] The show's second anniversary episode on February 5, 2009, however, appeared to show significant improvement: Red Eye averaged 390,000 viewers, with 166,000 in the 25–54 demo.[95] Nielsen also found that in March 2008, 6.1 percent of Red Eye's total viewership came from those who recorded the show, as opposed to watching it when it aired.[96]

In July 2009, Red Eye averaged 335,000 viewers, with 135,000 in the demo.[97] In September 2009, Red Eye averaged 433,000 viewers, with 203,000 in the demo.[98] In 2009, Red Eye was the 40th-highest rated cable news program, in terms of average total viewers. It averaged 365,000 viewers, with 163,000 in the demo.[99] From February 1–5, 2010, the week of the show's third anniversary, Red Eye again averaged 433,000 viewers, with 180,000 in the demo.[100]

By its 1,000th show, Red Eye averaged 365,000 viewers, with 185,000 in the 25–54 demographic, up 17 percent over 2010 in total viewers and up 13 percent in the demo.[101] In October 2011, the show averaged the largest audience in its history. In the key 25 to 54 age demographic, it beat CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight, Erin Burnett Outfront, John King, USA; MSNBC's Morning Joe and Hardball With Chris Matthews; and HLN's Nancy Grace.[102]

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