Chelsea Handler
Photo by Michael Patrick, copyright © 2012
Restaurant owner Martha Boggs, center, talks to customers Jennie Caissie, left, and Ann League Monday at Bistro at the Bijou. Boggs refused to serve controversial state Sen. Stacey Campfield during brunch on Sunday because of his recent remarks about the origin of AIDS. "We came today especially because of her stand (against Campfield)," said Caissie. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
Photo by Michael Patrick, copyright © 2012
The daily specials sign outside the Bistro on Gay Street Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 reflects an encounter the owner Martha Boggs had yesterday State Sen. Stacey Campfield. Boggs told him to leave her restaurant Sunday and today said, "I didn't want his hate in my restaurant." (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
Photo by Dan Andrews
Hubert Smith, left, hosts State Sen. Stacey Campfield on his radio show Sunday at the University of Tennessee. After the show Campfield was refused service at the Bistro at the Bijou by owner Martha Boggs because of his recent remarks about the origin of AIDS. (Dan Andrews/Special to the News Sentinel)
State Sen. Stacey Campfield being denied service at the Bistro at the Bijou recently because of his comments on AIDS is now making him the topic of talk-show comedians and at least one high-profile celebrity blogger.
The ladies of "The View" — Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Barbara Walters — on Wednesday chewed over the news item. Tart-tongue comic Chelsea Handler brought it up Tuesday night on an installment of "Chelsea Lately." Gossip maven Perez Hilton also reported on the issue on his blog, perezhilton.com.
In all three cases, the Bistro was praised for its decision to deny Campfield service.
"Do U support (Bistro owner) Martha Boggs actions? Let her know here and if you're ever in Knoxville, enjoy a meal at The Bistro at the Bijou," Hilton blogged recently.
On Twitter, the talk- show mentions are sparking interest. "Can't wait to watch Chelsea Handler rip Stacey Campfield a new one. #dreamsdocometrue," one tweet declared.
Now showing. Former Old City waitress Lynne Koplitz, who is now a successful stand-up comedian and actress, can be seen again this season in the reality show "Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best."
The series follows comedian Joan Rivers and her daughter, Melissa, after Joan moves into Melissa's home in Malibu, Calif.
Since this is a reality series, Koplitz is seen as herself. Koplitz got to know Joan through working together on the former IFC comedy series "Z Rock," in which Joan played Koplitz's aunt.
"Joan and Melissa" airs 9 p.m. Tuesdays on WE.
This is Jeopardy! Webb High School 2008 graduate Greer Mackebee will make his debut on "Jeopardy" as part of the game show's college tournament on Monday.
Now a student at Duke University and going to law school next year, Mackebee said playing the game from the comfort of his couch is much different than doing it for real.
"I grew up watching the show with my parents," he said Wednesday. "It was completely different playing it in person. First, there is the nerves.
"At home, you don't have to worry about the buzzer."
Though Mackebee can't say how well he did on the show — he taped it in Los Angeles in early January — he said a knowledge of trivia is a good thing to have.
"A lot of very smart people are terrible at trivia," he said.
Mackebee is the son of Farragut residents Bill and Betty Mackebee.
When his game airs next week, Mackebee plans to have an "informal" viewing party at Duke.
"I'm excited," he said. "I hope it won't be too weird to see myself on TV."
"Jeopardy" can be seen at 7:30 p.m. weekdays on WBIR, Channel 10.
Terry Morrow may be reached at 865-342-6445 or morrowt@knoxville.com.
© 2012, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
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Comments » 10
rainbow6 writes:
The VIEW??? This is the most prejudiced TV program ever. --- And they are criticizing Campfield??
Morons chasing a moronic statement.
Give us all a break!!
upfront writes:
I just watched this vulgar mouth so called comedian Chelsea Handler on U-tube. Are you really concerned about her opinion of Stacy Campfield or us being a laughing stock? Why are we concerned about these decrepit people?
tangobird#251409 writes:
I agree with you on the vulgar Chelsea... I think that this entire mess is just stupid. I could care less if Boggs tossed Stacy out of her establishment. And for all media hype I find that there is a lot more important issues than this...
PANCHO writes:
If I tossed Obama out of a restaurant because of his political views would the libs claim that it was because he was half black?
MerrieLong writes:
You would probably be arrested for assaulting the president if you "tossed him out". Especailly when you don't even own the restaurant. :P
GeorgeW writes:
Martha and Stacey's 15 minutes of fame are up. Let's give it a rest.
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JimNKnoxville writes:
To say you love Sen. Stacey Campfield is to say you love ignorance and bigotry. His "views" (and they are views, not facts) have nothing to do with morality or Christianity. He is a self-serving, opportunistic bottom feeder; I doubt even he believes everything he professes to believe. Those of you who support him are being played big time. And as for the Sentinel running these stories, well, sorry, but Knoxville has made the news once again, although, again, not in a way we can be proud of.
upfront writes:
Then, how bout throwing an OWS-er out of a park they are occupying illegally? We can’t through them out of the Mall in Washington DC.
whizkidtn writes:
What are you worried about?? We already are "known" for producing Johnny Knoxville (lil' PJ) after-all!
Chillax and enjoy your rainbow stew.
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