CNN is having trouble filling their prime time spots. Retiring Larry King will be replaced by Piers Morgan and Campbell Brown was replaced by Parker-Spitzer, the later of which is reported to have stagnant ratings. At the same time, CNN has tried to inject some humor in their line up with "What The Week" (pictured above) hosted by stand-up comedian Pete Dominik and "Punchline" which features cuts from the late-night comedians (for example, here). I'm not sure about CNN's commitment to comedy since neither of the comedy features are listed on the CNN web site. CNN might think about taking it's cues from the Daily Show and Colbert Nation. At the same time, they could skip all the cat-up-a-tree YouTube clips and other human-interest pieces that are neither news, funny nor interesting. Comedy has proved it can do all these things and get an audience.
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