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*'''Pregame Report:''' "TV's Andy Levy" gives a brief summary of the topics to be discussed in that night's episode. Near the end of 2009, Levy began adding a rap to the end of the segment. Initially, Gutfeld countered with his own rap; as of early 2010, Gutfeld no longer offers his own rap and has stopped responding to Levy's. As of early spring 2010 Andy has stopped his rap on a regular basis.
*'''Pregame Report:''' "TV's Andy Levy" gives a brief summary of the topics to be discussed in that night's episode. Near the end of 2009, Levy began adding a rap to the end of the segment. Initially, Gutfeld countered with his own rap; as of early 2010, Gutfeld no longer offers his own rap and has stopped responding to Levy's. As of early spring 2010 Andy has stopped his rap on a regular basis.
*'''Greg-alogue:''' A comedic monologue, delivered by Gutfeld, similar to what is seen on other late-night TV talk shows, but instead of several topics being referenced, a single topic is discussed extensively, much like "Talking Points" of ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]''. (When Gutfeld is abscent, the 'Greg-alogue' is replaced with ''''Bill-a-Buster'''' when Bill Schulz is guest host,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/red-eye/episode-295/episode/1186775/recap.html?tag=episode_recap;recap |title='Full Recap' section lists 'Bill-a-Buster' as segment of episode #295 |publisher=Tv.com |date=2009-03-25 |accessdate=2011-04-13}}</ref> and ''''Andy-gram'''' when Andy Levy is guest host.<ref>6-14-2011 episode of ''Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld'' features 'Andy-gram'</ref>) Each 'Greg-alogue' ends with a statement that includes an unprovable accusation such as "And if you disagree with me, then you're probably a racist." Formerly, Gutfeld ended the 'Greg-alogue' with "And if you disagree with me, then you sir are worse than Hitler"<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/red-eye/transcript/gutfeld-bolivian-president-demands-obama-return-nobel-peace-prize Gutfeld: Bolivian President Demands Obama Return Nobel Peace Prize | Red Eye] ''Fox News'' 3/23/2011 -Transcript of Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld quote: "...worse than Hitler."</ref> <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/red-eye/transcript/gutfeld-naivety-anti-war-left Fox News 3/22/2011 Transcript of Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld quote: "...worse than Hitler."</ref> This was done to mock his former co-workers at the Huffington Post.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rwsLjxzpNg#t=04m30s Greg mocking his former co-workers at the ''Huffington Post''.</ref> In 2010, Gutfeld began altering the accusation to "...then you are a racist homophobe" to satirize the unprovable claim by liberals that anyone who criticizes President Obama's policies are racists who also hate homosexuals. Later on, he started ending the 'Greg-alogues' with "you're a racist, homophobic..." and the third word being a varying phobia such as "...racist, homophobic, taurophobe",<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,601642,00.html ''Fox News'' transcript of 9-29-2010 'Greg-alogue' by Gutfeld -uses '...racist, homophobic, taurophobe.'</ref> or the Hitler accusation.<ref name="zap2it1">{{cite web|last=O'Hare |first=Kate |url=http://www.zap2it.com/zap-story-redeye-foxnews,0,983105.story |title=Fox News Has 'Red Eye' in the Wee Hours |publisher=Zap2it |date=2008-04-03 |accessdate=2011-04-13}}</ref> On the June 8, 2011 episode, Gutfeld temporarily changed the ending accusation to "And if you disagree with me, ''I was hacked''."<ref>http://www.dailygut.com/?i=5016 6-8-2011 'Greg-alogue' by Greg Gutfeld -transcript with 'I was hacked'</ref> <ref>http://www.dailygut.com/?i=5018 6-9-2011 'Greg-alogue' by Greg Gutfeld -transcript with 'I was hacked'</ref> This change was in reference to a political Internet scandal (Weinergate), which involved lewd photos and sexting sent from [[Anthony Weiner| Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-NY)]] Twitter and Facebook accounts, where Rep. Weiner falsely said, "I was hacked" and falsely accused conservative blogger/author [[Andrew Breitbart]] of hacking into his Twitter account.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/red-eye/transcript/gutfeld-breitbart-vindicates-himself-weiner-implodes 6-8-2011 episode, 'Greg-alogue' transcript "Andrew Breitbart Vindicates Himself, Rep. Anthony Weiner Implodes" by Greg Gutfeld -uses 'I was hacked' in 'Greg-alogue' for first time in reference to Rep. Weiner's sexting scandal.</ref> <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/topics/politics/rep.-anthony-weiner.htm</ref><ref>http://blogs.forbes.com/stevenbertoni/2011/06/07/anthony-weiners-billionaire-backers/ ''Forbes'' by Steven Bertoni 6-7-2011 -Weiner apologizes to Andrew Breitbart and admits lying about being hacked</ref>
*'''Greg-alogue:''' A comedic/satirical monologue, delivered by Gutfeld, similar to what is seen on other late-night TV talk shows, but instead of several topics being referenced, a single topic is discussed extensively, much like "Talking Points" of ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]''. (When Gutfeld is abscent, the 'Greg-alogue' is replaced with ''''Bill-a-Buster'''' when Bill Schulz is guest host,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/red-eye/episode-295/episode/1186775/recap.html?tag=episode_recap;recap |title='Full Recap' section lists 'Bill-a-Buster' as segment of episode #295 |publisher=Tv.com |date=2009-03-25 |accessdate=2011-04-13}}</ref> and ''''Andy-gram'''' when Andy Levy is guest host.<ref>6-14-2011 episode of ''Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld'' features 'Andy-gram'</ref>) Each 'Greg-alogue' ends with a statement that includes an unprovable accusation such as "And if you disagree with me, then you're probably a racist." Formerly, Gutfeld ended the 'Greg-alogue' with "And if you disagree with me, then you sir are worse than Hitler."<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/red-eye/transcript/gutfeld-bolivian-president-demands-obama-return-nobel-peace-prize Gutfeld: Bolivian President Demands Obama Return Nobel Peace Prize | Red Eye] ''Fox News'' 3/23/2011 -Transcript of Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld quote: "...worse than Hitler."</ref> <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/red-eye/transcript/gutfeld-naivety-anti-war-left Fox News 3/22/2011 Transcript of Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld quote: "...worse than Hitler."</ref> This was done to mock his former co-workers at the Huffington Post.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rwsLjxzpNg#t=04m30s Greg mocking his former co-workers at the ''Huffington Post''.</ref> In 2010, Gutfeld began altering the accusation to "...then you sir are a racist homophobe" to satirize the unprovable accusation by liberals that anyone who criticizes President Obama's policies are racists who also hate homosexuals. Later on, he started ending the 'Greg-alogues' with "...then you're a racist, homophobic..." and the third word being a varying phobia usually made-up by Gutfeld such as "...racist, homophobic taurophobe",<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,601642,00.html ''Fox News'' transcript of 9-29-2010 'Greg-alogue' by Gutfeld -uses '...racist, homophobic, taurophobe.'</ref> or the Hitler accusation, i.e. "...then you're a racist homophobe and worse than Hitler."<ref name="zap2it1">{{cite web|last=O'Hare |first=Kate |url=http://www.zap2it.com/zap-story-redeye-foxnews,0,983105.story |title=Fox News Has 'Red Eye' in the Wee Hours |publisher=Zap2it |date=2008-04-03 |accessdate=2011-04-13}}</ref> On the June 8, 2011 episode, Gutfeld temporarily changed the ending accusation to "And if you disagree with me, ''I was hacked''."<ref>http://www.dailygut.com/?i=5016 6-8-2011 'Greg-alogue' by Greg Gutfeld -transcript with 'I was hacked'</ref> <ref>http://www.dailygut.com/?i=5018 6-9-2011 'Greg-alogue' by Greg Gutfeld -transcript with 'I was hacked'</ref> This change was in reference to a political Internet scandal ([[Weinergate]]), which involved lewd photos and sexting sent from [[Anthony Weiner| Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-NY)]] Twitter and Facebook accounts, where Rep. Weiner falsely said, "I was hacked" and falsely accused conservative blogger/author [[Andrew Breitbart]] of hacking into his Twitter account.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/red-eye/transcript/gutfeld-breitbart-vindicates-himself-weiner-implodes 6-8-2011 episode, 'Greg-alogue' transcript "Andrew Breitbart Vindicates Himself, Rep. Anthony Weiner Implodes" by Greg Gutfeld -uses 'I was hacked' in 'Greg-alogue' for first time in reference to Rep. Weiner's sexting scandal.</ref> <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/topics/politics/rep.-anthony-weiner.htm</ref><ref>http://blogs.forbes.com/stevenbertoni/2011/06/07/anthony-weiners-billionaire-backers/ ''Forbes'' by Steven Bertoni 6-7-2011 -Weiner apologizes to Andrew Breitbart and admits lying about being hacked</ref>
*'''Halftime Report w/ Andy Levy:''' Levy points out the mistakes made by Gutfeld and the panel during their discussions, asks questions, seeks clarifications and makes comments. When the Halftime Report occurs in the D block, it's renamed the '''Halftime(ish) Report.<ref name="zap2it1"/>
*'''Halftime Report w/ Andy Levy:''' Levy points out the mistakes made by Gutfeld and the panel during their discussions, asks questions, seeks clarifications and makes comments. When the Halftime Report occurs in the D block, it's renamed the '''Halftime(ish) Report.<ref name="zap2it1"/>
*'''Art Auction For Charity:''' Starting in early 2011, one of Gutfeld's drawings, often featuring unicorns or unicorn-heads on human bodies (unicorn/human hybrid), is put up for a week-long charity auction (viewers e-mail RedEye at FoxNews with bids). The highest bidder at the end of the week wins the drawing. Most winning bids have ranged from $500 to $1,500. Proceeds have been donated to two American veterans' charities: [[Wounded Warrior Project]] and [[Tragedy_Assistance_Program_for_Survivors | TAPS]]. During the 'Art Auction For Charity', Gutfeld uses his own celebrity to lampoon certain [[Hollywood]] celebrities, who do charity work for shameless self-promotion, by telling the viewers his motivation is, "It's not about charity, it's about me being awesome." On the May 14, 2011 episode, just two weeks after [[Osama bin Laden]] was dispatched in [[Pakistan]], one of the highest winning bids (''the'' highest winning bid ''ever'' was $7,600<ref>5-28-2011 episode - Greg Gutfeld mentions "the highest winning bid ever was $7,600."</ref>) was accepted for a drawing of a unicorn/human hybrid holding the decapitated head of Osama bin Laden. The winning bid for this Osama bin Laden related drawing was $2,258.
*'''Art Auction For Charity:''' Starting in early 2011, one of Gutfeld's drawings, often featuring unicorns or unicorn-heads on human bodies (unicorn/human hybrid), is put up for a week-long charity auction (viewers e-mail RedEye at FoxNews with bids). The highest bidder at the end of the week wins the drawing. Most winning bids have ranged from $500 to $1,500. Proceeds have been donated to two American veterans' charities: [[Wounded Warrior Project]] and [[Tragedy_Assistance_Program_for_Survivors | TAPS]]. During the 'Art Auction For Charity', Gutfeld uses his own celebrity to lampoon certain [[Hollywood]] celebrities, who do charity work for shameless self-promotion, by telling the viewers his motivation is, "It's not about charity, it's about me being awesome." On the May 14, 2011 episode, just two weeks after [[Osama bin Laden]] was dispatched in [[Pakistan]], one of the highest winning bids (''the'' highest winning bid ''ever'' was $7,600<ref>5-28-2011 episode - Greg Gutfeld mentions "the highest winning bid ever was $7,600."</ref>) was accepted for a drawing of a unicorn/human hybrid holding the decapitated head of Osama bin Laden. The winning bid for this Osama bin Laden related drawing was $2,258.

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Red Eye
File:Redeyeprogram.png
Title card for Red Eye
GenreComedy
Satire
News parody
Presented byGreg Gutfeld
StarringBill Schulz
Andrew Levy
Pinch (puppet)
Voices ofMrs. Jackie Gutfeld
Bill Schulz (as "Pinch")
ComposersMatthew and Neil de Luca (theme and cues)[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes1,000[2] [3] (As of June 15, 2011)
Production
Production locationNew York City
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60 minutes (about 43 minutes 30 seconds without commercials)
Original release
NetworkFox News Channel
ReleaseFebruary 5, 2007 –
present

Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld is a late-night/early-morning satirical talk show on the Fox News Channel, airing at 3:00 a.m. 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, who is a former Maxim UK editor and "the funniest and most controversial blogger in Huffington Post history," according to Huffington Post contributor Michael Sonnenschein.[6]

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]

History

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."[8]

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.[9] 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.[10] 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," and “bloggers."[11] 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."[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, other solutions Moody proposed were cancelling Red Eye and reinstating reruns of Fox Report w/ Shepard Smith.[10]

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 everyday. 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.

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."[20] 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."[21]

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

  • Pregame Report: "TV's Andy Levy" gives a brief summary of the topics to be discussed in that night's episode. Near the end of 2009, Levy began adding a rap to the end of the segment. Initially, Gutfeld countered with his own rap; as of early 2010, Gutfeld no longer offers his own rap and has stopped responding to Levy's. As of early spring 2010 Andy has stopped his rap on a regular basis.
  • Greg-alogue: A comedic/satirical monologue, delivered by Gutfeld, similar to what is seen on other late-night TV talk shows, but instead of several topics being referenced, a single topic is discussed extensively, much like "Talking Points" of The O'Reilly Factor. (When Gutfeld is abscent, the 'Greg-alogue' is replaced with 'Bill-a-Buster' when Bill Schulz is guest host,[22] and 'Andy-gram' when Andy Levy is guest host.[23]) Each 'Greg-alogue' ends with a statement that includes an unprovable accusation such as "And if you disagree with me, then you're probably a racist." Formerly, Gutfeld ended the 'Greg-alogue' with "And if you disagree with me, then you sir are worse than Hitler."[24] [25] This was done to mock his former co-workers at the Huffington Post.[26] In 2010, Gutfeld began altering the accusation to "...then you sir are a racist homophobe" to satirize the unprovable accusation by liberals that anyone who criticizes President Obama's policies are racists who also hate homosexuals. Later on, he started ending the 'Greg-alogues' with "...then you're a racist, homophobic..." and the third word being a varying phobia usually made-up by Gutfeld such as "...racist, homophobic taurophobe",[27] or the Hitler accusation, i.e. "...then you're a racist homophobe and worse than Hitler."[21] On the June 8, 2011 episode, Gutfeld temporarily changed the ending accusation to "And if you disagree with me, I was hacked."[28] [29] This change was in reference to a political Internet scandal (Weinergate), which involved lewd photos and sexting sent from Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-NY) Twitter and Facebook accounts, where Rep. Weiner falsely said, "I was hacked" and falsely accused conservative blogger/author Andrew Breitbart of hacking into his Twitter account.[30] [31][32]
  • Halftime Report w/ Andy Levy: Levy points out the mistakes made by Gutfeld and the panel during their discussions, asks questions, seeks clarifications and makes comments. When the Halftime Report occurs in the D block, it's renamed the Halftime(ish) Report.[21]
  • Art Auction For Charity: Starting in early 2011, one of Gutfeld's drawings, often featuring unicorns or unicorn-heads on human bodies (unicorn/human hybrid), is put up for a week-long charity auction (viewers e-mail RedEye at FoxNews with bids). The highest bidder at the end of the week wins the drawing. Most winning bids have ranged from $500 to $1,500. Proceeds have been donated to two American veterans' charities: Wounded Warrior Project and TAPS. During the 'Art Auction For Charity', Gutfeld uses his own celebrity to lampoon certain Hollywood celebrities, who do charity work for shameless self-promotion, by telling the viewers his motivation is, "It's not about charity, it's about me being awesome." On the May 14, 2011 episode, just two weeks after Osama bin Laden was dispatched in Pakistan, one of the highest winning bids (the highest winning bid ever was $7,600[33]) was accepted for a drawing of a unicorn/human hybrid holding the decapitated head of Osama bin Laden. The winning bid for this Osama bin Laden related drawing was $2,258.
  • Lightning Round formerly known as Stories We Sort of Liked But Not Enough to Include Earlier in the Show But Still Wanted to Talk About [Them] So Let's Really Quickly Do Them Now!: The panel does a lightning round of various topics.
  • Postgame Wrap-Up: Occurs at the end of the program. Levy asks the panel questions. Often, this segment serves as an opportunity for them to plug a project or appearance. The segment was originally a version of the 'Halftime Report w/ Andy Levy', but was later changed to its current format.

Recurring (but infrequent) segments

  • Ann-imals: Ann Coulter reads commentary while cute videos of animals are shown.
  • Apology: This segment always immediately follows 'Moment of Intolerance', where Gutfeld always insults someone. Gutfeld's apology usually contains an excuse explaining his moment of intolerance.
  • Ask-Abee Huckabee: The panel (or 'Red Eye Robot Theater' robots) asks former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee questions.
  • Blogger of the Week Gutfeld responds to a negative blog post about him.
  • Father Knows Best: Father Jonathan Morris, a Fox News analyst and news contributor, answers questions from viewers on faith, religion and ethical issues.
  • Fox News Alert: A fake Fox News Alert done by Andy Levy.[34] Previously, before its return, often having something to do with the King of the Belgians, Albert II.
  • Greg's Mom: Senior Correspondent Jackie Gutfeld,[35] Gutfeld's mother, calls the program to give her view on the news of the day.[36]
  • Guess the Story: An obscure video clip is played and the panel has to guess what the story is.
  • Halftime Report sponsor: Just before going to commercial, a voiceover attributes that night's Halftime Report to sponsorship by something mundane. The voiceover is currently done by one of the show's producers, Tom O'Connor. Previously, Gutfeld would thank whatever sponsored the Halftime Report, and then impersonate its reply.
  • Hello Barry: Gutfeld plays a recent speech made by President Barack Obama with a laugh track inserted during the pauses.
  • Jeff from Tallahassee: Footage of the "Red Eye Superfan" giving a brief non sequitur.
  • Mail Time: Gutfeld reads letters and e-mails sent by the viewers. Prior to 2010, the segment was titled "Male Time" to correspond with images of muscular men in briefs. The images now appear to have been permanently removed, and the spelling is now the word "mail" in its intended context.
  • Master Baden: Michael Baden, a forensic pathologist, appears as a "death correspondent" providing medical knowledge for news items involving bodies and death.[21]
  • Meet your Baker: Gutfeld reads letters from viewers to Mike Baker, a former CIA operative, who then responds.
  • Messages for Greg: Gutfeld plays voice mails left by fans who have called his "direct line," (212) 462-5050. The audio messages are usually accompanied by looping video footage of playful animal encounters (i.e., puppies, kittens, or other pets at play).
  • Messages from Mom: Gutfeld plays voice mail messages left by his mother.
  • Moment of Intolerance: Gutfeld insults someone (or people who do something trivial but irritating), then offers an 'Apology'.
  • Music Notes: Gutfeld talks to Mark Prindle about music news.
  • Our View on the View Panel discusses something that recently happened on The View.
  • Pinch & Me: Sketch starring Pinch and Schulz.
  • Pop Smear: Popular culture topics are covered.
  • Proops' Poop: Comedian, Greg Proops discusses his opinions on topical events.
  • Red Eye for Kids: A preproduced segment describing the supposed origins or other information of something for the purpose of educating young viewers.
  • Red Eye Robot Theater: Short, pre-made sketches (usually with homosexual overtones between male robot-actors) using text-to-movie software from Xtranormal.[37] Gutfeld refers to the computer-generated actors as "robot" versions of the characters they purportedly simulate (either Schulz, Levy, celebrities, or personalities from politics and media). Sketches usually end when one of the robots mentions lotion ("I'll get the lotion" or "Do you have lotion?" or "Keith Olbermann is going to stop by with the lotion. He gives an awesome back-rub."[38]). Two examples from 'Red Eye Robot Theater' follow:
George Soros' liberal Media Matters is frequently lampooned using 'Robot Theater'.[39] [40][41] After the Washington Post reported in March 2011 on an 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.”[42] [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 Black Jack 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.
  • Ron's Letters To Obama: Author Ron Geraci reads letters that he has mailed to President Barack Obama.
  • Space News with Oderus Urungus: GWAR front man Oderus Urungus, as Red Eye's interplanetary correspondent, reports on the latest interstellar happenings.
  • Schulz on the Street: Bill Schulz goes off set to do a report often involving talking to everyday people.
  • Today in McConaughey: Gutfeld talks to the show's "Matthew McConaughey correspondaughey," played by shirtless Joshua McCarroll, about news relating to Matthew McConaughey.[50]
  • Tonight's Tool! (for Tonight!): Gutfeld discusses someone's statements he considers especially moronic.
  • Twitter News: Andy Levy talks to Gutfeld about posts people have made on Twitter.
  • Where Are They Now?: Gutfeld checks in to see what became of the stars (usually cats) of an internet video that was played on a previous episode.
  • Unrest in Sheen: A segment where the cast talks about the current escapades of actor Charlie Sheen.

Retired segments

  • As you know, I draw the news: Gutfeld showed a drawing related to a news story, often featuring unicorns (sometimes "Unicorn Jones" and sometimes "Fluffy McNutter").[51] Sometimes, viewers submitted a title for a chance to win the drawing.[21] In 2011, Greg began drawing "Unicorn Jones" again and auctioned the drawings off during the 'Art Auction For Charity' segment.
  • Thanks, Glenn A cold open that aired immediately after a Glenn Beck rerun, which usually ended with the sign-off "Good night, America." The channel cut straight to a shot of Gutfeld, who said, "Thanks, Glenn," followed with a tongue-in-cheek statement, bromide, or complaint such as "...and don't wait up for me." The title sequence followed.
  • Ab News: Greg or Courtney Friel reported the news while videotape of Courtney Friel, Shira Lazar, or Diana Falzone (sometimes clips of all three) exercising was shown.
  • Bill-a-Buster: After Gutfeld gave his 'Greg-alogue', often expressing a right-wing viewpoint, Bill Schulz would give a left-wing counterpoint to the 'Greg-alogue' titled 'Bill-a-Buster'.[52] Often, during his 'Bill-a-Busters', Schulz would wear a pair of "granny glasses." The 'Bill-a-Buster' later returned as the name of Schulz's replacement 'Greg-alogue' while guest hosting.
  • Guest Who's Coming On?: Gutfeld talks to then guest booker Joshua McCarroll about upcoming guests.
  • Previously on Red Eye: A video clip was shown at the beginning of the show of something that supposedly happened on the last show, usually a scene from an obscure film of the 1970s.
  • Yoga News: Similar to Ab News, Gutfeld read the news while a video plays of Lauren Sivan in various yoga poses.

Recurring elements

Pinch

"Pinch",[53] 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."[54]

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.[55]

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.[56]

The leg chair

Another recurring element of the show is the "leg chair," the seat on the right-most side of the table.[57] 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.[58] [59] 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)[60]
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.[61] The first time Schulz donned said glasses, he was seated next to Cupp.

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"[62], "PUNISH HIM"[63] (flashed 6-3-2011), or "FEED IT"[64] (flashed 6-22-2011). The short message under Bill Schulz's image has been "AVOID HIM", "AVENGE HIM"[65] [66] (both flashed several times each during May 2011), or "RELISH HIM" (flashed 7-08-11). The message under Andy Levy's image has been either "SAVE HIM" (flashed late-May 2011) or "OBEY HIM"[67] (flashed 6-10-2011).

Greg Gutfeld's running gags

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

Bill Schulz: Host Greg Gutfeld's "repulsive sidekick," who is often the target of Gutfeld's running gags.
  • Gutfeld often introduces Schulz as "my repulsive sidekick" or "my loathsome sidekick." For example:
Gutfeld: And the Center for Disease Control list him as a symptom. My repulsive sidekick, Bill Schulz.[54]


  • Gutfeld intentionally makes insulting characterizations regarding Bill Schulz's appearance, sexual orientation, or general lack of appeal. Often Schulz responds by either playing along with the insult in an over-the-top way, or simply replies with: "Wow! Wow!" or "What did I do to deserve that?" Some examples[68] of Gutfeld's insulting characterizations of Bill Schulz:
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 will often mock Andy Levy for being a cat owner by introducing Levy's Halftime Report segment with a cat joke, leaving Andy on the spot to respond to the off-handed comment. Some examples[69] of Gutfeld's off-handed comments to Andy Levy:
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.[70]
  • Gutfeld often refers to his houseboys, usually with homosexual overtones, but claims his wife knows all about these houseboys, who are of various ethnicities. He also claims these houseboys usually become disgruntled or turn up dead.
  • Gutfeld often refers to the nefarious things that happen in his basement, where he keeps his houseboys.
  • Gutfeld sometimes deliberately gets confused about well-known geographic knowledge. For example, he might refer to a U.S. state as a country, like referring to Hawaii as "the Island-nation of Hawaii," or he might refer to a well-known foreign city as a country, like referring to Paris as "the country of Paris," or referring to Canada as being "located in Eastern Europe."
  • Gutfeld sometimes deliberately pretends he has no knowledge of well-known universities or corporations, saying he has "no idea what that is."
  • Gutfeld sometimes deliberately gives inaccurate information about music and bands, such as referring to Coldplay as a "girl group".
  • Gutfeld and company also satirize and lampoon liberal critics of Fox News, such as the liberal Media Matters.[71] Red Eye has used 'Red Eye Robot Theater' to lampoon liberal Media Matters.[72]
  • Gutfeld has a self-proclaimed love of unicorns and an equal disdain for the mythical creatures known as a griffins. Often, he will claim that unicorns will always defeat griffins in battle. Gutfeld's drawings of unicorns[73] have been prominently featured in the retired segment 'As you know, I draw the news' and the 2011 segment 'Art Auction For Charity'.

Andy Levy's running gag

Andy Levy often mocks Gutfeld by saying, "I apologize for nothing."[74] 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 Barack 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."[75] 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.[76][77]

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.[78] "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.[79] "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."[80] Gutfeld also said, "Isn’t this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country? They have no army!"[81] Schulz made comments about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their ceremonial red uniforms, and concluded by saying "This is not a smart culture!" [citation needed]

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.[82][83][84] 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."[85] 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.[86] Death threats were also made to Greg Gutfeld's elderly mother after her home address was posted publicly on the Internet.[citation needed]

Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay called on Fox to apologize for the satirical comments, describing the remarks as "despicable, hurtful and ignorant." Shock humourist Tom Green stated he will never go on Red Eye again and lashed out profane statements.[citation needed] Hours after the March 17 comments, Gutfeld maintained the show is satirical and irreverant[87] but offered the following apology: "The March 17th 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." [85]

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.[88] 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 drinks, in keeping with its Muslim-friendly atmosphere. 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."[89]

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.[90]

In popular culture

Red Eye has appeared in two of Taiwan's Next Media Animations. The first was Is Islamophobia sweeping the US?[91] which showed Gutfeld's gay bar next to the Park51 complex. The second video was Bedbugs Take Over USA.[92] The final scene shows Gutfeld, Levy, and Schulz being attacked and eaten by giant bedbugs on the Red Eye set.

Guest hosts/panelists (past and present)

Guest Hosts

Guest Panelists

Guest Halftime Reporters

Ratings

Information about Red Eye's Nielsen ratings is sparse. In March 2007, when the show was still airing at 2 a.m., 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 a.m. 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]

As of the 1,000th show, Red Eye averages 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 the 25-54 demo, Red Eye outperforms Morning Joe on MSNBC, which airs from 6-9 a.m. ET, Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN, which airs at 9 p.m. ET and Countdown with Keith Olbermann.

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