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Coming up this evening at 9 p.m., "Piers Morgan Tonight" welcomes television producers David Kohan and Max Mutchnick for a frank conversation on politics and social issues, in particular gay rights, and the ways in which pop culture and media can influence societal advancement.
Most well-known for co-creating the immensely successful sitcom "Will & Grace," the two men received a very powerful endorsement this spring when vice president Joe Biden credited his comfort with same sex marriage to the 16-time Emmy Award winning show. Taking things one step up the political ladder, Mutchnick jokingly attributes Barack Obama's recent support of same-sex marriage to the duo's work:
"I actually feel totally responsible for where he's at. I feel like our writing – we made this happen, right, really, for the United States," he jests. "This just doesn't go on in the world, and to think that these comedies that we're writing, you know, in the Valley are getting the kind of eyeballs on them. It's just a remarkable thing for us."
Gearing up for the fall debut of their new CBS program "Partners" – which is based on their own relationship – the two long-time friends are hoping their work continues to bring change:
"Talk matters. I mean, it does ... it's more than just lip service, because it's coming from the mouth of the president of the United States, but ultimately yes, legislation is what really counts," says Kohan. "If there was federal legislation in place, we wouldn't be talking about that."
Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, then tune in this evening at 9 p.m. for a sneak peek at "Partners," and to hear what really scares Mutchnick about the upcoming general election.
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"Well, Pierce. I will be out Karaoke-ing doing my stuff as usual, when you're doing your own gig. But I can still pass a comment or two your way. I feel like I have gotten you on Brit's got Talent, and now I get to sit in the judges chair."
"They made it happen?? When these guys go to bed, I dread to think what happens. It's so laughable, just trying to visualize 'Twinkle-Toes and Melanie ' as they both get 'Heat-Stroke' trying to dance!"
You are not listening, Obama made it clear in his books what his plan is for America. Read his books and then you will vote for Rommey. He wants bring this country down. America's don't read, too many sheep being lead to the slaughter.READ HIS BOOKS HE IS VERY HONEST ABOUT HIS PLANS,
WHY IS HE GIVING MONEY TO BRASIL AND MEXICO FOR OFF SHORE DRILLING AND NOT HERE IN THE USA?
Why? His plan is made the USA a third world country and CNN, NBC, CBS, ARE HELPING HIM.
THE VERY RICH WILL ALWAYS BE RICH BUT THE MIDDLE CLASS WILL BE POOR.
YOU R Right ON!!!
Kirk Cameron spoke Biblical truth. But, I did not hear him judging anoyne. Judging is God's job not ours. If you disagree that's your business; however, do not criticize and judge with anger. I am so glad that this Christian celebrity used his voice to speak up. Society needs to accept freedom of speech as the ability to speak of God and God's Word as a BIG part of the that freedom. Freedom of speech does not apply only to negative, hate-filled, anomalous issues. Keep the faith Cameron and thanks for sharing. You are my hero!
Really, Free America Now? I see at least 10 mistakes including: grammar, spelling, missing words, the wrong words, etc. You even misspelled Romney.
That is the problem with elitist like you. You have no real arguments so you call someone out on grammar or spelling. SHUT UP! YOU Idiot.
On your upcoming program on taxes, be sure to mention Romney, in 2010, paid more than $2,000,000 in Federal Taxes. Since approximately 50% of our people pay NO TAXES, this means Romney paid $2,000,000+ times all of these people. We have people like me, a retired educator, paying for half the wage earners or people making a caeeer out of unemployment checks, food stamps, welfare, trips to the emergency room for medical care for unwed mothers which some responsible man should be paying.
A provision of ObamaCare is set to punish roughly two-thirds of U.S. hospitals evaluated by Medicare starting this fall over high readmission rates, according to an analysis by Kaiser Health News.
Starting in October, Medicare will reduce reimbursements to hospitals with high 30-day readmission rates - which refers to patients who return within a month - by as much as 1 percent. The maximum penalty increases to 2 percent the following year and 3 percent in 2014.
Why isn't MSDNC and CNN not reporting this!
obamacare is throwing the seniors and middle class under the bus!
obama wants seniors to die!
There is no recovery. Dont let the numbers fool you... they have been cooked for a long time now. Obama has wrecked the economy and added over 5 trillion to the deficit with nothing to show for it. In the first two years he could have passed any bill he wanted but didnt even think about jobs. His "laser like" focus was on the golf course and lavish vacations while Americans lost their jobs. He is the biggest clown to ever sit in the Presidency... and he is done come November. I just hope there is something left to recover.
I watched the dcemoratic debate and was surprised at how many questions were focused on race. I have my own conspiracy theories but this is not the place to air them. However, I felt more compelled to vote for one of the lesser names over hillary or obama. Besides my political hatred for Hillary she always has that smug look on her face. And Obama I could live with. I'd like to see him step up more not as a man of color but as a person who I could believe to be the next President.