Alan Colmes

Alan Colmes, Co-host Of ‘hannity & Colmes’ And Liberal In ‘lion’s Den’ Of Fox News, Dies At 66

... bag” and “the lone Washington General,” a reference to the perennial losers to the Harlem Globetrotters. “Some liberals have a problem with me simply because I work at Fox and nothing I do short of storming off the set in a rage will get them to respect that I work there,” he told Steve Young, an interviewer for the Huffington Post. “I feel quite lucky to have the platforms I have on both television and radio,” Mr. Colmes continued. “Even if everything its detractors say about Fox were true, the most liberal of liberal attitudes would be that one would get credit for being in the lion’s den.”. After Mr. Colmes left “Hannity & Colmes,” Hannity continued hosting the show as a solo anchor. Mr. Colmes remained on air as host of “The Alan Colmes Show,” his radio program syndicated by Fox News, and as a Fox News commentator. On the radio, the New York Times once noted , Mr. Colmes serenaded the listeners who wished him ill — and there was no shortage of them, he readily acknowledged — with recordings of tunes such as “Put ...

James O’keefe Reveals Cnn’s Leftist Bias

... afternoon. Drudge Report. Several conservative sites also turned their attention to Democratic National Committee chair candidate Rep. Keith Ellison. The Daily Caller published no fewer than three posts on Ellison between Wednesday and Thursday. One, which hearkened back to a claim Ellison had made in 1992, read, “ Keith Ellison Once Said Black People Don’t Have ‘Obligation’ to Obey Government.” The headline of another suggested that he had “ Stumble[d] When Pressed on Anti-Semitism ,” though the body of the article only acknowledges that Ellison had denied that he was an anti-Semite and gone “on to cite examples of supporter [sic] in the Jewish community.” In both posts, the site noted that Ellison is a Muslim. The Daily Caller’s third Ellison post reported that the congressman had “ called Wednesday for an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump ,” news that both Breitbart and Sean Hannity’s website also covered. In its short post on the topic, the latter wrote, “This isn’t surprising for a desperate leftist ...

Alan Colmes, More Recent Notable Deaths

... He was 96 years old. Young was among the stars of the 1961 film "The Time Machine," as well as the voice of animated character Scrooge Mc Duck. (Credit: Getty Images / John M. Heller). Former first lady Nancy Reagan died on March 6, 2016, at age 94. (Credit: Getty Images). George Kennedy. Actor George Kennedy, who starred in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Airport," died at 91, media outlets reported on Feb. 29, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter). Umberto Eco. The Italian author Umberto Eco died on Feb. 19, 2016, at age 84. The European intellectual saw his acclaim move from academic circles to the world at large in 1980 with the success of his novel "The Name of the Rose." (Credit: EPA / Arno Burgi). Harper Lee. Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Feb. 19, 2016. She was 89. (Credit: Getty Images / Chip Somodevilla). Angela 'Big Ang' Raiola. "Mob Wives" star and Brooklyn native Angela Raiola, better known as "Big Ang," died on Feb. 18, 2016, after battling cancer. She was 55 years old. (Credit: Getty Images / Robin Marchant). Antonin Scalia. ...

Colbert Has Some Alternatives To The Washington Post's New 'democracy Dies In Darkness' Slogan

... a member? Log in or go back to the homepage. Hey, there. It looks like you're using an ad blocker. The news and features are funded in part by our advertisers. To support Ad Age and the industry we cover please either. By Simon Dumenco. Published on. February 23, 2017. Most Popular. Ad Age "Media Guy" columnist Simon Dumenco's media roundup for the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23. Yesterday in this space we attempted something risky: a (relatively) Trump-free edition of your morning media roundup. It actually went pretty well. Today, though, is another story - or, rather, a day (like most other recent days) when Trump-related stories explictly or implicitly dominate our mix. We were just going to suggest you head over to TMZ for a Trump-free experience, but we just checked and of course one of the top stories on its homepage this morning is Trump-related: "'Cash Me Ousside' Girl: My Hired Muscle Has Trump Rally Experience. How Bow Dah?!" For the record, we could not bring ourselves to read it. Anyway, let's get ...

Fox News Political Commentator Alan Colmes Dead At 66

... Hannity began a 12-year run as co-hosts of the popular "Hannity & Colmes" program. Admittedly a minority voice on the conservative channel, Colmes was often mocked as too nice and easily overshadowed by the ever-aggressive Hannity. The liberal media watchdog Fairness and Accuracy in Media likened him to the hapless Washington Generals, the dependable losers to basketball's Harlem Globetrotters. Al Franken, in his best-selling "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them," imagined Colmes earning his salary by "adding toner to the copiers and printers, loofah-ing Roger Ailes in his personal steam room, and ordering Chinese food for editors working on misleading video packages.". Colmes was aware of the criticism, but said that getting mean was not his style. "People say to me, 'Why don't you fight fire with fire?'" he told The Associated Press in 2003. "You fight fire with water, not fire.". Colmes continued to appear as a commentator on Fox after his show with Hannity ended. Colmes also was an author, his books including "Thank the Liberals" and "Red, White & Liberal.". Colmes' passing was mourned on social media by several news colleagues. God rest ...

Alan Colmes, Fox News Contributor And Longtime Broadcaster, Dies At 66

... showed the single greatest amount of courage I've ever seen.". Hannity ended the statement by saying that he is "truly heartbroken at the loss of a dear friend" and that "he will be deeply missed.". Others at the network shared their memories of Colmes on social media. "I am heartbroken at the loss of my sweet brother-in-law Alan Colmes," wrote former Fox News contributor Monica Crowley on Facebook. "Alan was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He took his beliefs and work seriously and at the same time lived his life full of joy, laughter and commitment. He was a gentle soul and a good man.". Brit Hume, Fox's senior political analyst, tweeted that he was sad to hear of the death of Colmes and that even though they agreed on little that he "liked him immensely.". Colmes, who was born in New York City and graduated from Hostra University, ...

Alan Colmes, Liberal Voice At Fox News, Dead At 66

... News, dead at 66. Last Updated Feb 23, 2017 11:26 AM EST. NEW YORK - Alan Colmes, the radio and television host and commentator best known as the amiable liberal foil to the hard-right Sean Hannity on the Fox News Channel, has died. He was 66. Fox spokeswoman Dana Klinghoffer confirmed his death Thursday. Fox also aired a tribute to Colmes, narrated by Hannity, and a statement from his family saying that he died Thursday morning after “a brief illness.”. Colmes is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Elise Crowley, the sister of longtime Fox contributor Monica Crowley. “He was a great guy, brilliant, hysterical, and moral,” the family statement said. “He was fiercely loyal, and the only thing he loved more than his work was his life with Jocelyn. He will be missed.”. In a statement issued through Fox, Hannity called Colmes “one of life’s most decent, kind and wonderful people.”. Fox News Correspondents Alan Colmes and Sean Hannity attend the Fox News Channel’s 10 th anniversary celebration on ...

Former Lynbrook Resident, Fox News Host Alan Colmes Dies At 66

... White & Liberal: How Left Is Right and Right Is Wrong," and "Thank the Liberals for Saving America.". He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Elise Crowley. She is the sister of Monica Crowley, a fellow Fox News contributor, who worked on and off with the affiliate from 1996 to 2016. Monica Crowley released a statement about Alan's death on her Facebook page. "I am heartbroken at the loss of my sweet brother-in-law Alan Colmes," she wrote. "He passed away this morning after a brief illness, which he fought with extraordinary courage, strength and grace. Alan was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He took his beliefs and work seriously and at the same time lived his life full of joy, laughter and commitment. “He loved what he did for a living, and he loved those around him without condition. During the most heated political debates, his infectious sense of humor would come through, and before you knew it, even his staunchest political opponents were smiling. He was ...