Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner

Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner was an event part of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee to rival the traditional White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2017.[1] The event was announced on January 30, 2017,[2] and took place at the DAR Constitution Hall, on April 29, 2017 at the same time as the planned WHCA event.[3] It aired on TBS the same evening at 10:00 p.m. EST, followed by an encore uncensored broadcast at 11:00 p.m. on Twitter.[3]

Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Created bySamantha Bee
Directed byPaul Pennolino
Presented bySamantha Bee
Country of originUnited States
Production
Executive producersSamantha Bee
Jason Jones
Tony Hernandez
Miles Khan
ProducersKristen Everman
Alison Camillo
Production locationsDAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., US
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time52 minutes
Production companiesJax Media
Studio T
DistributorWarner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original networkTBS
Picture format16:9 HDTV
Original release29 April 2017 (2017-04-29)

The event, hosted by Samantha Bee, featured pre-recorded appearances by Allison Janney (reprising her West Wing role as C.J. Cregg), Jake Tapper, Billy Eichner, Robin Thede, Norman Lear, Bridget Everett, Patton Oswalt, Rhea Butcher, Cameron Esposito, Kumail Nanjiani, Carl Reiner, Janelle Reeves, Paula Pell, Jordan Carlos, and Retta. Also appearing live were Peaches performing the theme song from Full Frontal, "Boys Wanna Be Her", and special guest Will Ferrell reprising his imitation of George W. Bush.[4]

The event raised $200,000 for the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).[5]

Segments

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2017 69th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Variety Special Samantha Bee, executive producer/host; Jo Miller, Jason Jones, Tony Hernandez, and Miles Kahn, executive producers; Alison Camillo, co-executive producer; Pat King, supervising producer; Kristen Everman, produced by Nominated [18]
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special Samantha Bee, Jo Miller, Ashley Nicole Black, Pat Cassels, Eric Drysdale, Mathan Erhardt, Travon Free, Joe Grossman, Miles Kahn and Melinda Taub Won
Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Nonfiction, Event or Award Special John Yeck Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special Paul Pennolino Nominated
70th Directors Guild of America Awards Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials Paul Pennolino Nominated [19]
2018 Gracie Awards Special Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Won [20]

See also

References

  1. Itzkoff, Dave (January 30, 2017). "Samantha Bee to Roast Trump on Same Night as Correspondents' Dinner". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  2. Moraes, Lisa de (January 30, 2017). "Samantha Bee Announces Safe Haven For Hollywood Celebrities At Alt-White House Correspondents' Dinner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  3. "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" to stream on Twitter after TBS debut". Turner. April 25, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  4. Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner - April 29, 2017 - Playlist. YouTube. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  5. Lawler, Kelly (April 29, 2017). "Samantha Bee toasts the press and roasts Trump at 'Not WHCD'". USA Today. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  6. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner: Cold Open". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  7. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 1: Peaches and Monologue". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  8. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 2: Roast of Jeff Zucker". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  9. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 3: What Is Facts". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  10. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 4: Comedians Roast Trump". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  11. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 5: Fox News In Memoriam". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  12. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 6: Jake Tapper". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  13. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 7: Special Guest George W. Bush". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  14. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 8: Woman in the High Castle". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  15. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner: Sammy Bee Roasts the Presidents". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  16. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (April 29, 2017). "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pt. 9: Show Close and Committee to Protect Journalists". Retrieved May 13, 2017 via YouTube.
  17. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (May 4, 2017). "All The President's Leaks (with Andy Richter)". Retrieved May 12, 2017 via YouTube.
  18. "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  19. Erbland, Kate (January 10, 2018). "DGA Announces Television Nominees, Including 'Big Little Lies,' 'Game of Thrones,' and 'Stranger Things' Directors". IndieWire. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  20. Swertlow, Meg (May 3, 2018). "2018 Gracie Awards: Complete Winners List". E! News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
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