Where is all the conservative comedy?

Author

Oliver Morrison

Graduation Date

12-31-2014

Subject Concentration

Arts & Culture

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

It would be nice if there were a single, simple explanation for why conservatives have failed at political TV satire. But the truth is there are many factors that have all contributed: the tendency of satire to skewer the establishment; the lack of conservatives drawn to comedy; the unique liberal anger when the medium came of age; the first-in training advantage of the Daily Show; the subtle biases of Hollywood executives making the decisions; as well as the different sensibilities of conservative and liberal viewers.

Recommended Citation

Morrison, Oliver, "Where is all the conservative comedy?" (2014). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/54