Kabc news anchor Leeann Tweeden has accused Senator Al Franken of groping her in 2006. Tweeden published a first person account of the alleged assault on Kabc’s website, saying the incident occurred in December 2006 during her ninth Uso Tour in the Middle East. Tweeden was on the tour with music artists Darryl Worley, Mark Wills, Keni Thomas, and cheerleaders from the Dallas Cowboys. Franken, who is also a comedian, was the headlining act.
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According to Tweeden, Franken had written one sketch for the show in which his character comes at her character and gives her a kiss. Tweeden says that she “figured what [Franken] was after,” but was planning to turn her head at the last second or put her hand over her mouth to deflect the kiss and get laughs from the crowd. Franken allegedly...
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According to Tweeden, Franken had written one sketch for the show in which his character comes at her character and gives her a kiss. Tweeden says that she “figured what [Franken] was after,” but was planning to turn her head at the last second or put her hand over her mouth to deflect the kiss and get laughs from the crowd. Franken allegedly...
- 11/16/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
As 2011 comes to a close, EW.com wanted to honor some of the hardworking names and faces from behind the scenes for their outstanding achievements. Here, Louis C.K., who contributes both on-and-off screen to his critically acclaimed FX series Louie, opens up about the groundbreaking, hour-long season 2 episode “Duckling,” which brought viewers an unfiltered look at life on the decidedly unglamorous Uso tour in Afghanistan. With television like this, we’ll always wait for Louis… and follow him wherever he may go. For more behind the scenes access to the year’s best TV and movie scenes, click here for EW.
- 12/16/2011
- by Aly Semigran
- EW.com - PopWatch
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