This week in TV was all about respect. Jessica Williams demanded respect for women on The Daily Show. Mandy Patinkin demanded we respect one another in the search for peace. And Justin Theroux’s jogging outfit demanded respect from Leftovers fans. For our part, we’re here to show respect to Kacy Catanzaro, whose phenomenal run on American Ninja Warrior sadly came to an end this week, and to John Oliver, who admonished his critics for their lack of respect for the English language. When you’ve got a big old soapbox, it’s your right to use it, and today we celebrate those who chose to use it for good—or at least for fun.
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart—Masters of Sexism: Claps and Catcalls
“Believe it or not, getting the horny clap of approval from any guy does not improve my day. It actually creeps me out. So, guys, get some impulse control, ’cause I got some shit to do!” You have just been dismissed by Jessica Williams.
Conan—Justin Theroux Explains His Flopping Package On The Leftovers
This clip wins on the strength of its headline alone, but if you have also been wondering how Justin Theroux’s, um, anatomical distraction slipped past the director of photography in a show that thrives on a steady diet of ennui and human misery, watch him give a brief explanation to Conan O’Brien. Neither the host nor his sidekick Andy Richter can relate.
The Colbert Report—Mandy Patinkin Has an Idea to Fix the Middle East That Probably Won’t Work
First of all, Mandy Patinkin just announced his future candidacy for prime minister as Israel. Second, he’s looking to stack his cabinet. “I feel that with you as the head of security, and me as the head of moral and ethical attitude toward humanity, the combination of the two might calm the region into—on occasions—laughing at itself.” But seriously, though, what’s going on here? Things take a turn about halfway through and the conversation seems a little heated, but Patinkin just announced his intent to become the moral authority in the Middle East, so how serious can it really be?
American Ninja Warrior—Kacy Catanzaro at the 2014 National Finals
We’ve been with you since Dallas, Kacy, and even though you were vanquished this week by the Jumping Spider, we honor your pioneering efforts here on the Best TV round up. Three cheers for the Mighty Kacy!
Parks and Recreation—April’s All-Time Insults for Ann
This super-cut of April’s insults for her nemesis Ann is screaming for a companion video of Leslie’s compliments for her. With heavy hearts, we are preparing to say goodbye to Pawnee after the upcoming seventh and final season of Parks and Rec, but at least this teaser means the fall TV season is here—huzzah!
Bonus Track: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver—Fan Mail Vol. 1
The internet has been the Number One champion of premium cable upstart John Oliver, and the show’s web savvy (aka willingness to post worthwhile clips on YouTube, unlike any other HBO programming) has helped it play on the same level as Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert after just one season. But that doesn’t mean Oliver and his advertising-free lifestyle feel beholden to the digital hoards, and it’s fun watching him put the haters on blast when he needs to. Watch him answer fan mail (in the form of YouTube comments) in this online-only clip.
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