Sound Bites

Sound Bites

TV's funniest lines from September 12 to September 18, 1997

''Eric Douglas is currently in Thailand doing radio and print ads for a popular local beer. It's rumored his probation officer gave him permission to leave the country and, in fact, even encouraged [it].''
CRAIG KILBORN on The Daily Show

''Rodney King has started his own record label. I think that's great, because if anyone can recognize a good beat, it's Rodney King.''
CHRIS SPENCER on Vibe

''When President Clinton leaves [Martha's Vineyard], the locals have a lot to do: Take down those 'Welcome, President Clinton' banners; roll back the red carpet; go down and add zeros to the sign at McDonald's.''
DAVID LETTERMAN on Late Show

''For a tabloid editor to point out that they have standards different than another is kind of invoking the doctrine of relative filth: 'I am not so bad as long as I can point out somebody who's worse.'''
TOM SELLECK on Larry King Live

Originally posted Sep 19, 1997 Published in issue #397 Sep 19, 1997 Order article reprints

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