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Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is an American comedian, actor, politician, and writer. He is currently the junior United States Senator from Minnesota. He became well known in the 1970s and 1980s as a writer and performer on the television comedy show Saturday Night Live. After several decades as a comedic actor and writer, he became a prominent liberal political activist. Franken was elected to the United States Senate in 2008, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican Senator Norm Coleman. Franken is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), an affiliate of the Democratic Party.
Born in New York City, Franken moved to Minnesota when he was four but he later went back to the East Coast and attended Harvard College. With his writing partner Tom Davis, with whom he had developed an interest in improvisational theatre in high school, he was hired as a writer for SNL at its inception in 1975. He worked on the show as a writer and performer until 1980, and returned from 1985 to 1995. After leaving SNL, he wrote and acted in movies and television shows. He also hosted a nationally syndicated, political radio talk show, The Al Franken Show, and wrote six books, four of which are political satires critical of conservative politics.
Sunday Morning or Sunday Mornin' may refer to:
CBS News Sunday Morning is an American newsmagazine television program that has aired on CBS since January 28, 1979. Created by Robert Northshield and original host Charles Kuralt, the 90-minute program currently airs Sundays from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern, Pacific Time from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. in all other time zones (live in the Eastern & Central time zones, and on tape delay elsewhere). The current host of the program is Charles Osgood, who took over duties from Kuralt upon his retirement on April 3, 1994, and has since surpassed Kuralt's tenure as host. Substitute anchors for Osgood include CBS correspondents Lee Cowan, Anthony Mason, Charlie Rose and Jane Pauley.
The program was originally conceived to be a broadcast version of a Sunday newspaper magazine supplement, most typified by the Sunday New York Times Magazine. The format was conceived as the Sunday equivalent of the CBS Morning News, which following Sunday Morning's debut was retitled to reflect each day of the week (such as Monday Morning, Tuesday Morning, etc.).
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Al Franken voices opposition to the Republican health care bill being drafted by 13 white Republican senators behind closed doors. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/5dvVPR Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/zrhAUv Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo Subscribe to Reflect's YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/jhlpoa7
Lately the Minnesota Senator and former "Saturday Night Live" writer-performer has been coming to grips with the tension between politics and comedy. Al Franken talked to correspondent Chip Reid about the function of humor in the serious business of Congress, and how his tough questioning during Senate hearings has gotten Franken noticed for more than his wit. Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20gXwJT Get more of "CBS Sunday Morning" HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1PlMmAz Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/23XunIh Like "CBS Sunday Morning" on Facebook HERE: http://on.fb.me/1UUe0pY Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1RquoQb Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Google+ HERE: http://bit.ly/1O3jk4x Get the latest news and best...
Donald Trump's Energy Secretary, Rick Perry, tries to obfuscate the science behind climate change. Senator Al Franken sets him straight. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/cvUWmF Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/tBmN77 Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo
Senator Al Franken enlightens Republicans on what gutting Medicaid would mean to Americans in his home state of Minnesota. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/NsmYR9 Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/AyvJtX Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo
What happens when a comedian runs for Senate, squeaks out a win, and turns out to be… really great at it? In his new book, Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) takes readers behind the scenes of his life from SNL to the campaign trail and election—including an eight-month recount and a razor-thin win—and into the halls of Congress. In this candid memoir, he reflects on some of the most hilarious and high-stakes political moments our country has seen. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/Fhv7bj Moderated by Jaime Green.
Senator Al Franken destroys Trump and Michaely Flynn during his questioning of Sally Yates and James Clapper on Donald Trump's campaign ties to Russia. Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo Subscribe to Reflect's YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/jhlpoa7
In an exclusive interview with Lawrence O'Donnell, Sen. Al Franken responds to what Jeff Sessions said today about his now-infamous answer to Sen. Franken that he "did not have communications with the Russians." » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc Fol...
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Senator Franken has a new book out, in which he shares perhaps one of the deepest cuts against Ted Cruz - one that literally left the ever-loquacious senator speechless. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc Follow MSNBC on Google+: http://on.msnbc.com/...
Senator Al Franken details the health care scam Donald Trump and Republicans are running on the American people. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/W6z5sH Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/nx197P Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo Subscribe to Reflect's YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/jhlpoa7
Marc travels to Washington, DC for a conversation with his old radio co-worker who now happens to be a United States Senator. Al Franken takes Marc through his start in comedy with Tom Davis, his fifteen years at SNL and his emergence as a political leader. The Senator works through the challenges of the Trump Presidency, gives his impressions of fellow Senators and explains how his career in comedy helped him in politics. SENATOR AL FRANKEN Interview WTF with Marc Maron Podcast EPISODE 816 JUNE 1, 2017 SENATOR AL FRANKEN WTF with Marc Maron - SENATOR AL FRANKEN Interview
Lately the Minnesota Senator and former "Saturday Night Live" writer-performer has been coming to grips with the tension between politics and comedy. Al Franken talked to correspondent Chip Reid about the function of humor in the serious business of Congress, and how his tough questioning during Senate hearings has gotten Franken noticed for more than his wit. Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20gXwJT Get more of "CBS Sunday Morning" HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1PlMmAz Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/23XunIh Like "CBS Sunday Morning" on Facebook HERE: http://on.fb.me/1UUe0pY Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1RquoQb Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Google+ HERE: http://bit.ly/1O3jk4x Get the latest news and best...
Is being a Senator as much fun as working for SNL? Former comedian and current Senator, Al Franken, shares stories from his life in Washington, D.C. Watch the full episode: http://netflix.com/watch/80154008 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7hqXLdgXlzjKpZY-K_6HA?sub_confirmation=1 About Chelsea: Chelsea Handler's back with her unfiltered mix of politics, celebrities, travel, and not giving a #$!%. A new episode streams every Friday, only on Netflix. Connect with Chelsea: Like CHELSEA on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaShow Follow CHELSEA on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Chelseashow/ Follow CHELSEA on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chelseashow/ Add CHELSEA on SNAPCHAT: @ChelseaHandler About Netflix: Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network w...
Jake Tapper sits down with Senator Al Franken (D) Minnesota for an exclusive interview on State of the Union
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is now serving his second term after being elected in 2008. His new book, "Al Franken, Giant of the Senate," follows his path from "Saturday Night Live" to Congress. Franken joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his career, controversy surrounding White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and GOP's attempt at replacing Obamacare. Subscribe to the "CBS This Morning" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/1Q0v2hE Watch "CBS This Morning" HERE: http://bit.ly/1T88yAR Watch the latest installment of "Note to Self," only on "CBS This Morning," HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1Sh8XlB Follow "CBS This Morning" on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/1Q7NGnY Like "CBS This Morning" on Facebook HERE: http://on.fb.me/1LhtdvI Follow "CBS This Morning" on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Xj5W3p Follow "CBS Thi...
Subscribe to the Real Time YouTube: http://itsh.bo/10r5A1B Senator Al Franken joins Bill to discuss how elected officials feel about the Trump presidency. Connect with Real Time Online: Find Real Time on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maher Find Real Time on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealTimers Find Real Time with Bill Maher Official Site: http://itsh.bo/HttKcM. Find Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO GO® http://itsh.bo/iioY87. Find Real Time with Bill Maher on Connect: http://connect.hbo.com/real-time-bill-maher Find Real Time on Instagram: http://instagram.com/realtimers The Real Time blog: http://www.real-time-with-bill-maher-blog.com/ It's HBO. Connect with HBO Online Find HBO on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HBO Follow @HBO on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/HBO Find HBO on Youtu...
Senator Franken reminds the audience that, like Mayor Bloomberg said, we need to elect someone sane and competent. More CONAN @ http://teamcoco.com/video Team Coco is the official YouTube channel of late night host Conan O'Brien, CONAN on TBS & TeamCoco.com. Subscribe now to be updated on the latest videos: http://bit.ly/W5wt5D For Full Episodes of CONAN on TBS, visit http://teamcoco.com/video Get Social With Team Coco: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamCoco On Google+: https://plus.google.com/+TeamCoco/ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/TeamCoco On Tumblr: http://teamcoco.tumblr.com On YouTube: http://youtube.com/teamcoco Follow Conan O'Brien on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ConanOBrien
Subscribe to the Real Time YouTube: http://itsh.bo/10r5A1B Senator Al Franken joins Bill to discuss his return from a "comedy hiatus," the fact-free environment of today's politics and his hopes for overturning Citizens United. Connect with Real Time Online: Find Real Time on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maher Find Real Time on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealTimers Find Real Time with Bill Maher Official Site: http://itsh.bo/HttKcM. Find Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO GO® http://itsh.bo/iioY87. Find Real Time with Bill Maher on Connect: http://connect.hbo.com/real-time-bill-maher Find Real Time on Instagram: http://instagram.com/realtimers The Real Time blog: http://www.real-time-with-bill-maher-blog.com/ It's HBO. Connect with HBO Online Find HBO on Facebook: http://Facebook...
Al Franken voices opposition to the Republican health care bill being drafted by 13 white Republican senators behind closed doors. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/5dvVPR Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/zrhAUv Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo Subscribe to Reflect's YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/jhlpoa7
Lately the Minnesota Senator and former "Saturday Night Live" writer-performer has been coming to grips with the tension between politics and comedy. Al Franken talked to correspondent Chip Reid about the function of humor in the serious business of Congress, and how his tough questioning during Senate hearings has gotten Franken noticed for more than his wit. Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20gXwJT Get more of "CBS Sunday Morning" HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1PlMmAz Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/23XunIh Like "CBS Sunday Morning" on Facebook HERE: http://on.fb.me/1UUe0pY Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1RquoQb Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Google+ HERE: http://bit.ly/1O3jk4x Get the latest news and best...
Donald Trump's Energy Secretary, Rick Perry, tries to obfuscate the science behind climate change. Senator Al Franken sets him straight. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/cvUWmF Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/tBmN77 Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo
Senator Al Franken enlightens Republicans on what gutting Medicaid would mean to Americans in his home state of Minnesota. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/NsmYR9 Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/AyvJtX Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo
What happens when a comedian runs for Senate, squeaks out a win, and turns out to be… really great at it? In his new book, Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) takes readers behind the scenes of his life from SNL to the campaign trail and election—including an eight-month recount and a razor-thin win—and into the halls of Congress. In this candid memoir, he reflects on some of the most hilarious and high-stakes political moments our country has seen. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/Fhv7bj Moderated by Jaime Green.
Senator Al Franken destroys Trump and Michaely Flynn during his questioning of Sally Yates and James Clapper on Donald Trump's campaign ties to Russia. Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo Subscribe to Reflect's YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/jhlpoa7
In an exclusive interview with Lawrence O'Donnell, Sen. Al Franken responds to what Jeff Sessions said today about his now-infamous answer to Sen. Franken that he "did not have communications with the Russians." » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc Fol...
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Senator Franken has a new book out, in which he shares perhaps one of the deepest cuts against Ted Cruz - one that literally left the ever-loquacious senator speechless. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc Follow MSNBC on Google+: http://on.msnbc.com/...
Senator Al Franken details the health care scam Donald Trump and Republicans are running on the American people. Reflect this video on your Facebook: https://goo.gl/W6z5sH Reflect this video on your Twitter: https://goo.gl/nx197P Reflect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rflctvid Reflect on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReflectorVideo Subscribe to Reflect's YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/jhlpoa7
Senator Al Franken introduces his new memoir, "Al Franken: Giant of the Senate.
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