[90][92][93], During the debate on health care reform, Franken was one of the strongest supporters of a single-payer system. The content of this audio book was completely different from the printed one but followed through on the same gag. [73][74][75] On April 24 the Minnesota Supreme Court agreed to hear the case. He had been a strong supporter of Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone and was deeply affected by Wellstone's death in a plane crash shortly before the 2002 election. The Obama-Springsteen friendship continues on. Franken and Meadows are former "Saturday Night Live" cast members. Another brilliant Mike Myers creation: the black-clad German host of Sprockets, inviting his guests to touch his monkey as he raves about Berlin art-scene highlights like "Scabs on Canvas" and the Wall of Unhappiness. [76][78], On June 30, 2009, the Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously rejected Coleman's appeal and said that Franken was entitled to be certified as the winner. The comic brilliance is all in their expert timing. Al Franken talks 'SNL,' political career ahead of Palm Springs Speaks [123] Roger Stone circulated news of the allegations to right-wing media. Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month. I mean, we sell a lot of products in the 'Bag O' line, like Bag O' Glass, Bag O' Nails, Bag O' Bugs, Bag O' Vipers, Bag O' Sulfuric Acid.". [18] Franken returned to the show in 1985 as a writer and occasional performer. "[151], Accusations that the forced resignation was unfair were described as a liability to Gillibrand's presidential campaign in mid-2019. Former Sen. Al Franken takes his wit back on the road, heads - STLtoday It's also the coldest month of the year, just in case we wanted to have a parade.". Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. [115], Franken condemned the genocide of the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar and called for a stronger response to the crisis. As a result of this sketch, Silverman declined Lorne Michaels's recommendation for Franken to succeed him as the producer, and Franken left the show when Michaels did, at the end of the 197980 season.