The Daily Show correspondent Samantha Bee is leaving her cozy fake news confines for the broader comedy of broadcast TV. Bee and her husband, fellow Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones, have signed a deal with CBS for an as-yet-untitled sitcom.

The couple would both star in and script the series. According to Variety, the show would be a comic behind-the-scenes look at a celebrity chef (played by Jason) and the two women (one played by Samantha) who run his cooking empire. No word yet on who would play the other woman in his life.

A cooking comedy? Slice me off a piece of that. Of course, past attempt at kitchen humor have turned out undercooked. Yes, Kitchen Confidential, I'm talking to you. Heck, I'm probably the only one who even remembers that show even existed. … continue reading

TV Squad recently posted its list of the "The seven coolest geeks on television." I think this is a fun idea (and I'm all for supporting geekdom!) but none of the geeks are women! This may be because, frankly, there are fewer female geeks than male ones on TV; women on TV are supposed to be sexy or not exist at all, whereas there is more wiggle room for men to exhibit a range of behavior.

However, I think I am not alone in loving a smart — even geeky — woman. So here are my seven coolest female geeks on TV (in alphabetical order, because I am that geeky):

Samantha Bee from The Daily Show — Bee's reporting on everything from pop culture to politics presents a character who is so earnest about her (faulty) expertise I always wonder how she manages to keep a straight face on-camera. It takes a smart woman to pull off deluded with Bee's panache.

Watch a hilarious clip of her reporting on whether America is ready for a Mormon president after the jump: … continue reading

How much does Samantha Bee rock? I just watched her latest Daily Show video, in which she asks whether America can trust a Mormon, a Catholic, a black person, a Jew or a woman. Some of them are just weird!

Note that "a gay" is missing from that list. Because Samantha loves us. Or so I'll keep believing, until she proves me wrong.

Bee knows how important caffeine is to America. And there are so many other brilliant moments, I don't know which to highlight. "I can feel you shooting my boobs!"

Don't miss the zinger at the end ... … continue reading

Last night, my TV broke my heart. And then it reached in and put a string of lights around it. First, Melinda Doolittle was kicked off American Idol. I know, I know, you all told me that would happen, but I was foolishly holding out hope. After that travesty, I was dejected and glum and ready to be old, bitter and over TV altogether. But then, like a disaffected superhero in a cape made of snark, Samantha Bee swooped into her seat at The Daily Show to talk about "News I'd Like to F---."

"I'm a NILF hunter. And the 24-hour news networks are my Serengeti."

Let's start with the genius of the NILF concept: Newscasters are expected to be attractive — especially the female ones (just ask Katie Couric). But how does that help you understand the news, exactly? Well, if you're Samantha Bee, the point is not to understand but to appreciate. See for yourself: … continue reading