Franken's First Joke In the Senate

[@rexmundi2237]

Civility and humour in American politics? If it wasn't captured on video I'd never believe it possible.

[@buckeyechuck4064]

Franker was run out of the Senate for some minor behavior while DT gets cheered for far worse. That is one of the differences between the 2 parties.

[@macdieter23558]

He was run out of the senate because Trump disliked him! Simple and clear!

[@bpg5591]

I’m a Republican who doesn’t like Trump and whom has great respect for the former Senator from Minnesota. Let’s not make Generalizations about an entire party and the people who vote one way or another before making sure we have interviewed all 320+ million people in this country.

[@fletchkeilman2205]

@@bpg5591 Agreed. I try my best not to pigeonhole any one person based on their party affiliation. The disdain I have for the right is the same I have for the left in many matters. I'm just wishing common sense would prevail, regardless of party lines.

[@Black_Caucus]

Yeah, Democrats were insanely way too fast to pull the trigger on this guy. I will never forget or forgive what Kirsten Gillibrand did in her own pursuit for power and fame. Franken should be in the Senate right now, if not president. He could have totally won in 2020, possibly even 2016, if he had never been kicked out of the Senate.

[@Steve-k4f5z]

He's one of the people that Congress spent 17 million to pay off victims of sexual abuse . You clowns are so ignorant

[@anthonycampos8057]

He never should've resigned.

[@puertoricanboy100]

As Puertoricans I must say... we are truly proud of Sonia Sotomayor.

[@puertoricanboy100]

@Mr. Shlock Dude. You need to a pick up a book, your ignorance is showing. Let's educate the rest of America... just because you're not born on the "mainland" does not your mean you're not american. Thank you for your time, god bless you and your family.

[@camerongoddard3846]

@Mr. Shlock Huh? Puerto Rico is in the US

[@ashm7922]

@Mr. Shlock Whew boy you're nuts! Good luck with life

[@ashm7922]

@Mr. Shlock Nobody is triggered by you..we pity you. The highest percentage of Americans that use food stamps by race are Whites, at 37%. Puerto Rico still uses the same block system for food stamps as the one Reagan introduced in 1982.

[@ashm7922]

@Mr. Shlock You dragged race into it when you equated Puerto Ricans to taking up 50% of our country's food stamps, which is simply inaccurate. Sorry, I was dumbing myself down to the race baiting talking point you just spewed out about a few comments ago..one that's both inaccurate and also specifically perpetuated by right wing media to make you believe that immigrants or people who aren't white are ruining the economy when in fact they contribute to the fastest growing portion of new small businesses and economic upward trajectory. Try getting your information from reputable sources instead of Facebook ads next time. Unlike you, I read the Wall Street Journal, NYT, the Post, and Fox (the journalism part, not the opinion shows).

[@martymodus7205]

God, I miss Al Franken as a Senator.

[@deniceeverham9467]

I see him and Michell Obama running for President.

[@j.warburton5269]

@@deniceeverham9467 Al assaulted at least 8 women

[@blobulous3500]

he never should have been a senator

[@gregorybarootjian323]

Sonia Sotomayor is from the hood in the bronx and I lived in that neighborhood. The incredible odds during the time period to become who she has become can give you just a glimpse of an incredible person she is. She makes puerto ricans proud.

[@reddyandre]

This is just pure goodness. We need more of this.

[@Itsant33]

Franken and Sotomayor. I have so much respect for both of them.

[@barbaradixon3113]

Brilliant people politicians let’s get him back

[@chrisgenovese8188]

Franken is a legend. I still follow him on his channel.

[@Amy-gn6zw]

One of my favorite senators! ❤️🇺🇸

[@bartoncarlin3245]

Hiw I miss Al Franken. He is so wonderful. He needs to be in the senate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@universojuanluis12]

Al Franken is the smartest! l like Sonia too!

[@Reporterreporter770]

yo

[@BadHombreDaniel]

felix u 👩‍💻

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

felix u Moron...

[@felixu-mh2mx]

Michael Berthelsen that's a very well thought out comment, Michael. What else resides in your deep intellect? Liberal loser.

[@SlicksGaming]

Another great example of how both sides enjoy resorting to name calling. Such a productive debate.

[@frankgallo6747]

Thank God for Al Franken!

[@michaelburke7742]

Hahahaha. Sure Frank.

[@randypotter7442]

You can thank the devil for Al because that is where he was spawned.

[@caarecengi]

He needs to RESIGN - what a jackass

[@jeffjohnson9254]

what a shame we lost such a good rep

[@attonpearson1944]

Just read about this moment in his book "Giant of The Senate". Great!

[@elating96]

giant perv of the senate :/

[@WeldonDavis]

He has been warning for a long time. Remember Air America Radio. We could use more like him in our government!

[@johnclavis]

Well, first of all, by taking a job as a Senator, he's potentially making a lot less than he could in show business, and if one were inclined to give him the benefit of a doubt, one could argue that he doesn't dislike this country at all -- that, in fact, he loves it, and joined the Senate to help improve it. Not that I'm making excuses for his voting record or failure to do more than he has. And the last time I was at Mickey Ds, I got a More Than Happy Meal.

[@indef2def]

Leahy's contributions to that exchange were the funniest.

[@rexmundi2237]

Civility and humour in American politics? if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I'd never have believed it was possible.

[@georgeblake-g5m]

She’s a lefty. Of course he’s being gentle

[@isayusayweallcansay]

Democrats Socialist Justices.. University Academic Leftist

[@LewisMarkMonticello]

I loved Perry Mason - I bought recently his DVD box to my delight my kids liked too.

[@rudimarramirez8723]

His daughter was my 3rd grade teacher. He raised a wonderful daughter and she was one of the best teachers I ever had

[@simpleagain1]

God damn he was a fine senator and I miss him dearly

[@fullbag50]

This was American some 11-some years ago. Politicians speaking to one another as people, citizens, asking why they have a zeal to serve the American public. No partisan rifts, no agenda...just a desire to see if the person behind the robe could identify with you and me, not corporations or political headship.

[@SuperfluousTrousers]

gotta love the franken

[@Learnamericanenglishonline]

Al Franken was a great question-asker when he served in the senate. If you watch carefully, he tried to be non-partisan, and he took his job very seriously. He was wrongly forced out.

[@stt5v2002]

So I did some searching and I was surprised to learn that there were 271 episodes (9 seasons) of Perry Mason! Wow, Game of Thrones is made by slackers. Anyway, there were actually 4 cases Perry lost. Here is the excerpt from Wikipedia with the names: "The Case of the Terrified Typist" (episode 1-38), "The Case of the Witless Witness" (episode 6-28) and the much-hyped "The Case of the Deadly Verdict" (episode 7-4)[k] are episodes in which Perry Mason loses cases in some form or manner.[30] He has implicitly lost a capital case in "The Case of the Desperate Daughter" (episode 1-27)

[@TheRevanindoril]

Agreed. They do make it easier to be the only moderate liberal in my family. I'm socially liberal, but my family is full of Republicans. But I hear some of them spew that Glenn Beck/ Rush Limbaugh hate and I just think: Can't you think for yourself? Its OK to be a Republican because you believe in being a conservative and adhering the the Constitution on issues. But listening to them is just sad. Very poor Americans for such rich men.

[@chrismartino3519]

Sonia is so cool. luv her!!!

[@BradCozine]

Perry Mason lost in "The Case of the Terrified Typist" (s01e38) and "The Case of the Deadly Verdict" (s07e04).

[@countd5955]

brad, awesome

[@truthtella2661]

Loss was overturned in case of deadly verdict. Terrified typist had an imposter. Not on Mason's record. While the guy was guilty, that wasn't who mason was hired to defend and he would have a different trial under his own name and my understanding is Perry Mason wasn't going to defend him in that trial.

[@conniegrider7842]

We need Al Franken back

[@EagleOneoOne]

Great vid, man! And perfect ending!

[@ingridgrattidge5637]

How lovely the times of the past.

[@SalGersGirl]

Franken should have NEVER resigned!

[@davidmorse2972]

I dont think this kind of civility happens any more

[@davidmorse2972]

@Robert Hunt I was a Republican and realized I would never follow a man as reprehensible as Trump. I am civil. Always have been except for the 20 years I served my country in the U.S. Army. We are all human beings. You, apparently, think anyone who doesn't have the same belief system as you, are somehow the enemy. The enemy isn't Blue or Red. The enemy is in our hearts. The enemy is hate. We weren't put on this planet to hate and be evil. We were put on this planet to take care of each other and love each other. I am guessing this message will fall on deaf ears and blind eyes.

[@chriswesterfield4818]

Al you were a great Senator. Can you come back? I wish we could communicate personally with you on your website.

[@genomitchalinni8106]

If he needs a hobby, he can always write for SNL.

[@DrD3m3nt0]

Great content, well done.

[@JesseTheMindless]

His last joke in the Senate was his resignation 😉

[@CaeserAexix]

@johnclavis have you read October surprise? Thank you for pointing out Reagan's secret deal with the Ayatollah.

[@cypher543]

Why are people bashing this? I thought it was a welcome break from the serious interrogative nature of previous questions.

[@henrimatisse7481]

perfect video, Thanks.

[@mizzyroro]

Do you know how sad you can't find one full episode of Perry Mason KZbin?

[@robinlove4824]

According to The Perry Mason TV Show Book, the unbeatable defense attorney actually did lose three cases (that we know about) during his career. In Mason loses a non-murder case, a “matter of civil law,” the site notes. In Mason’s client is found guilty of murder, but he eventually manages to clear her name anyway. Last but not least in Perry’s client is found guilty of murder and is sentenced to death in the gas chamber.

[@austinpeay1615]

The guy with glasses behind Franken is now an FTC Commissioner

[@joanrobie8112]

A true humorists has to have brains!

[@NunYa953]

I don't agree with any of his politics but I have alot of respect for him. He is honest and asks tough questions of our leaders in these committees to try to give leverage to his side.

[@elating96]

he is a perv though :/

[@jarchhhh]

Run again Al, run again! -Jim

[@dhh488]

Very funny that you would answer the question at the end.

[@stevereber3358]

I am frustrated they didn't point out the prosecutor's FULL name Hamilton Burger, as Red Green noted, and every week Perry Mason made hamburger out of the guy.

[@Jetman41]

Wow there was a time in America when politicians actually made playful jokes that weren’t attacks and everyone can laugh at 🤯

[@rentslave]

She voted against sports teams owners in 1995,yet voted on their side in the sports betting case. The envelope please.

[@markgigiel2722]

Al should NOT have resigned.

[@mumblesbadly7708]

Al Franken for President 2024!

[@samcoyote2340]

I contributed to his campaign then and I'll contribute if he runs again!

[@rexmundi2237]

According to Google the episode in question was probably 'The Deadly Verdict'.

[@ernest747]

This video changed my life.

[@jonobester5817]

Please come back, Al?

[@bonilla2022]

FYI: 'The Case of the Guilty Clients Perry Mason: Season 4: Episode 28'

[@billroberts7881]

Didn't Perry Mason get his first and only convicted client free in a later episode? I believe it was a case of "losing the battle, but winning the war."

[@onepunch9203]

What was the episode?

[@donnacurrie1946]

oh he should run for president

[@rowell669]

I guess I'm going to have to watch that episode of Perry Mason now.

[@MJW238]

What about "The Case of the Witless Witness", or "The Case of the Dead Ringer"? And why not count "The Case of the Terrified Typist"?

[@robertphipps7181]

Never ask a question you do not know the answer to!

[@shaanp9796]

Robert Phipps I know this is late, but I believe the saying is, “Never ask a question you don’t want to know the answer to”.

[@chrisfi3d]

You can also tell if something is around 06-09' - pin stripes

[@joro8604]

Times have changed.

[@MMODoubter]

Authoritarians don't want civilization to crumble. That is the Libertarians. Otherwise known as anarchists.

[@lorijohnson2348]

My senator is the coolest!!

[@elating96]

since he is the only perv, then yes, he must be the coolest perv

[@bobcarp1239]

I guess her mother and brother were watching Marcus Welby...

[@johnclavis]

That's what I'm fucking talking about!

[@deniceeverham9467]

What a loss when he left the Senate.

[@charlesnwarren]

Four-eyed-square-headed Jew goes to Washington.

[@johnclavis]

I stand corrected.

[@johnclavis]

Thank you for displaying the respectful and intelligent nature of conservatives in America today. Where is your misspelled placard?

[@teammmx]

Awesome.

[@thesailormercury2]

Once a snl member always a snl member

[@williamheyman5439]

Not really. I am 82, so remember when they were funny without any politics. Now it is all politics. I had to stop. And I am mostly apolitical, being a retired army colonel who was imbued with being apolitical. I miss the coneheads, the van down by the river, baba wawa, the sand shark, whatever. It's gone. Too bad. I read about their back-stage stuff, and they were not the nicest people to one another, and they did drugs, so it was not all sweetness and light.

[@alextimber8275]

@@williamheyman5439 SNL has always been political ever since it’s conception. What rock have you been living under?

[@schitaco]

i thought when you said he told a joke he might have actually...you know...told a joke.

[@Itsant33]

He did... more than one

[@DALDO1]

We have done some research and after much analysis we have come to the conclusion that, No, he has not ever, in his entire life, spoke or written anything that even vaguely resembles comedy as we know it in America. Thank you for your you question, JUSTANOTHERENGINE. The United States Dept. of Humor Resources

[@johnclavis]

You make no coherent point to which I might respond. Liberals have two choices in 2016: vote for a disappointing Democrat or an insane Republican. Which would YOU pick?

[@dictionar1]

what a waste of my tax dollars. i can't stand either of these people.

[@csaver]

Thing about Franken being a former comedian is he's been a pretty boring senator. Even his campaign was a run of the mill, dull affair. (It helped that his opponent, Senator Norm Coleman, was a weak candidate). Even his TV appearances on late night TV during the campaign were super dull. Thing is, I think his dullness is on purpose. He's keeping his "SNL" side in check, keeping his powder dry so when Republicans come after him, his quick wits will have more impact.

[@melissaxsue]

Franken has some serious dimples.

[@johnclavis]

What on earth are you trying to say? Speak English, Pedro! This is America!!!

[@David-tf2wx]

Like the 5th video I watched when I searched "Al Franken Funny", didn't laugh once at any of them. What's the deal? Am I missing something?

[@jasonluong3862]

No Internet and TVs were in black and white.

[@Renagade70]

Al Franken or Ron Coleman. Al Franken yes a clown but he takes things very seriuosly. Ron Coleman who got he ass chewed out by George Galloway in front of the country. I'll take Franken anyday. Thank you Minnesota.

[@thrustkicktkd841]

And the guy gets run out of town on the basis of gender political correctness...

[@toscodav]

The fact that you would even take seriously a poll that questions a presidents roll in huricane Katrina makes me laugh. And you say the republicans pitch fear? how ironic.

[@DA-rv6vf]

Lit was political, he was force to resign

[@chichimassey3743]

#googleit

[@nigelsmith7717]

Lmfo lmfo.

[@mlc2005]

@skudaarkaat1: I hope that since you posted your comments (three months ago), you've enrolled in an anger management class, read a book on "how to make legitimate points," and sought out a psychiatrist looking for a challenge.

[@johnclavis]

Wow. That's pretty hateful. What did he ever do to you?

[@masterpiggy5]

haha franken is funny

[@DevBunnyx0]

hmm

[@workingclasssociety]

not cool, wish someone to die, sad you are my friend, sad you are. I don't care who it is. That says something about you.

[@TheCrimson7272]

@skudaarkaat1 so much anger in your life. im so glad im not as "knowledgable" as you becauz then i think i would be to angry to enjoy life

[@jhthorn7174]

Al Franken, a hands on senator, for women issues.

[@axelsharpshire6457]

Are people allowed to say something negative in the comments? Just curious, because my previous comment- Which was not positive, vanished.