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[07/16/18 - 02:09 PM] A Statement from Showtime Networks on "Who Is America?" "Baron Cohen did not present himself as a disabled veteran, and viewers nationwide who watched the premiere on Sunday can now attest to that," said the pay channel. |
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[via press release from Showtime] |
A STATEMENT FROM SHOWTIME NETWORKS ON "WHO IS AMERICA?"
LOS ANGELES - July 16, 2018 - There has been widespread misinformation over the past week about the character of Billy Wayne Ruddick Jr., Ph.D., performed by Sacha Baron Cohen on the SHOWTIME comedy series WHO IS AMERICA? Baron Cohen did not present himself as a disabled veteran, and viewers nationwide who watched the premiere on Sunday can now attest to that. In Sunday's episode, during an interview with Senator Bernie Sanders, Baron Cohen in character as Dr. Ruddick was asked by the Senator if he is disabled, and he stated that he is not and uses a mobility scooter to conserve his energy. In addition, Baron Cohen never presented himself as a veteran of the U.S. military to former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin during the booking process or during the filming of her interview, and contrary to her claims he did not appear in a wheelchair. In both the interview with Governor Palin and the interview with Senator Sanders, he did not wear military apparel of any kind.
WHO IS AMERICA? airs on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. To watch a clip from last night's episode featuring an interview with Senator Bernie Sanders, go to: https://youtu.be/hiGEh7UoMYg.
About the Series:
Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy series WHO IS AMERICA? features his first new characters in 15 years, which are so believably performed that they can exist in the real world. Famous for creating a roster of iconic moments and incendiary characters, Baron Cohen returns to series television in the genre he created first in Da Ali G Show, and then turned into worldwide hit movies with the Golden Globe(R) winning and Academy Award(R) nominated Borat, and Br�no. WHO IS AMERICA? explores the diverse individuals who populate our unique nation and features Baron Cohen experimenting in the playground of 2018 America. Baron Cohen wrote and directed the seven-episode half-hour series that has been in the works over the past year.
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[06/30/25 - 11:02 AM] "Sinners" with Black American Sign Language (BASL) Debuts July 4 on Max in the U.S. This groundbreaking release marks the first time a streaming platform will exclusively debut a film interpreted in BASL.
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[06/30/25 - 10:38 AM] Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest to Air July 4 on ESPN Networks Returning to the iconic corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues on Coney Island is 16-time Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, Joey Chestnut.
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[06/30/25 - 10:01 AM] NASA+ Is Coming to Netflix This Summer Audiences now will have another option to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and breathtaking, live views of Earth from the International Space Station.
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[06/30/25 - 09:31 AM] Video: "Apocalypse in the Tropics" - Official Trailer - Netflix Through a deep examination, this documentary from Oscar nominee Petra Costa explores the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.
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[06/30/25 - 09:23 AM] All-New Series "Survival Mode" Premieres Monday, July 7 on NBC Across nine episodes, the series chronicles some of the most recent devastating disasters - including the Maui wildfires, the Amtrak 501 derailment, Superstorm Sandy, and the sinking of the Costa Concordia - through firsthand accounts from survivors and rare archival footage.
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[06/30/25 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel This one is dedicated to the dinger. Comedian Roy Wood Jr takes us on a baseball journey all about the long ball.
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[06/30/25 - 09:01 AM] "Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful" Visual Album Coming to Disney+ and Hulu July 16 The visual album premiered June 6 at the Tribeca Festival ahead of its one-night theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada on June 12.
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[06/30/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" - Official Trailer - Netflix On August 19, experience the historic rise of one of the greatest teams in all of sports.
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[06/30/25 - 07:26 AM] Disney+ Adds Three New Premium Reality Commissions to Its Growing Slate of UK Unscripted Original Series Highlights include the return of Britain's original and much-loved dating series "Blind Date", reimagined for a contemporary audience.
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[06/30/25 - 07:01 AM] Video: "My Oxford Year" - Official Trailer - Netflix An ambitious American fulfilling her dream of studying at Oxford falls for a charming Brit hiding a secret that may upend her perfectly planned life.
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[06/30/25 - 06:37 AM] ESPN Reveals Special Honorees for The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Streaming Live on ESPN+ Oscar Robertson will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Katie Schumacher-Cawley will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and David Walters and Erin Regan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
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[06/30/25 - 01:01 AM] Video: Netflix Unleashes Teaser for "Troll 2" When a dangerous new troll is awakened, unleashing devastation across Norway, beloved adventurers Nora, Andreas and Captain Kris are thrust into their most perilous mission yet.
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[06/29/25 - 10:31 PM] A Secret Society, Ritualistic Killings, and a Century-Old Curse Netflix and YRF Entertainment's "Mandala Murders" Premieres July 25 "Mandala Murders" is a first-of-its-kind mythological-crime thriller that promises to pull audiences into a world where every clue leads deeper into a long-buried prophecy.
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[06/27/25 - 11:48 PM] Development Update: Week of June 23-27 Updates include: Scott Speedman to topline ABC's "RJ Decker" pilot; Joel Kim Booster to pen latest "Pitch Perfect" spin-off at Peacock; and "Doctor Odyssey," "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" among the latest cancellations.
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[06/27/25 - 02:29 PM] "Live with Kelly and Mark" Gears Up for Summer Rising Week to Week in All Key Measures Wednesday, June 11, was the most-viewed day of the week among Total Viewers (2.164 million).
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