NBC’s Jimmy Fallon said, “President Obama announced that the U.S. is working to improve its relationship with Cuba in an effort to normalize full diplomatic relationships. For instance, today they released one of our prisoners and in return we sent back one of their shortstops. … I heard Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck sincerely compliments other players when he gets sacked, which confuses his opponents. It’s a pretty good strategy. Nothing is going to freak a guy who is on top of you like saying, ‘Hey. Nice sack, man’” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 11/17).
CBS’ David Letterman said, “Probably heard about this big prisoner swap with Cuba. A man who has been incarcerated in Havana for five years is back home in the United States and free. Now we sent them some prisoners. The deal still has to be approved by President Obama and Bug Selig, but it looks like the U.S. is now trying to normalize relations with Cuba” (“Late Show,” CBS, 12/17).
Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart made note of the Cleveland Police Union demanding an apology from Browns WR Andrew Hawkins for wearing a T-shirt asking for “justice” for two young people shot by police. Stewart said of the police stating the team “should stick to what it knows best “ and that is football: “Wait, stick to what they know best, football? We’re talking about the Cleveland Browns, right?” The broadcast aired video of Attorney General Eric Holder saying the Cleveland Police Dept. has “used excessive force” in the past. Stewart: “I guess the only difference is when football players use excessive force they get penalized” (“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” Comedy Central, 12/17).
