Jay Leno, “The Tonight Show”: “As you may have heard … the price of oil closed at $100 a barrel. You see, I don’t think President Bush really understands this issue. In fact, when they asked him what effect this would have on average Americans, President Bush said it wouldn’t have much effect at all. He said, ‘Most Americans buy their oil in little cans.’”
Comedy writer and Newsday senior multimedia producer Meredith Daniels: “The Huntington Town Board plans to set a hearing on a law banning Silly String because it damages the finish on fire trucks in parades. The board says it may also ban drunken parade-goers for the same reason.”
David Letterman, “Late Show With David Letterman,” on the continued effects of the Writers Guild strike: “As a result, NBC has canceled the Golden Globes. Thank you, Writers Guild.”
Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich has filed a complaint with the FCC because ABC would not let him participate in its presidential debate. The FCC responded by asking ‘Who are you again?’”
Barach on New Jersey lawmakers considering an apology for slavery: “Not so much for the kidnapping and forced slavery as for making them live in New Jersey.”
Comedy writer Alan Ray: “A report shows the number of homicides is down in New York City. The most publicized fatality since October has been the Knicks.”
Courtesy of Ken Rasak and Newsday.com