Imus returns with two standup comics
All you need to know about Imus return to radio is on Eric Deggans’ TV and media blog The Feed.
Imus also announced two black cast members: standup comic and actor Tony Powell, talking sports, and Karith Foster (a comic who calls herself a Jewish African American Princess). Presumably, these two will keep Imus from some of his biggest problem areas, making stereotypical comments about black athletes, Jewish people and women. “It is a thrill to be here on the Tyler Perry version of the Imus in the Morning show,” Powell said, cracking wise about his addition to the cast. “It’s the Oprah-sponsored version of Imus.”
The reference is to writer/director/producer Perry, who is famous for his television show and Medea series of films that cater to mainstream African-American audiences.
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Great news! Sharpton thought he won for a few months.
I like Karith and Tony. However it is a bit obvious (at least it’s what I think anyway) that they were chosen because they are black comedians and not just comedians*. By putting two black people on the show he has simultaneously appeased “black leadership” and given himself the opportunity to make more racially insensitive remarks.With that said, I would have taken the job too.*I’ am NOT saying Tony and Karith are “unfunny” but it is no coincidence that the new additions to the show are black.