Watch Da Ali G Show

Name: Da Ali G Show
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2000-03-31
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen

TV-MA
2000
2 Seasons
8.0 (18,240)

The Da Ali G Show is a groundbreaking television series that aired on the HBO network from 2000 to 2004. The show starred Sacha Baron Cohen as the character Ali G, a wannabe gangster from West Staines who had a passion for rapping and hosting interviews. In the show, Ali G would interview a wide range of guests, including politicians, celebrities, and experts in various fields. The interviews were always done in a humorous and exaggerated manner, with Ali G playing the role of the clueless and often offensive interviewer.

Some of the most memorable moments of the show were the interviews with Donald Trump, Buzz Aldrin, and Noam Chomsky. In the interview with Donald Trump, Ali G tries to pitch him a business idea for a glove that could double as a sandwich holder. The interview with Buzz Aldrin sees Ali G questioning whether the moon landing was a hoax, prompting Aldrin to give him a right hook.

The interviews with Noam Chomsky were also memorable, as Ali G tries to get the intellectual to explain some complex theories in simpler terms, leading to some hilarious exchanges.

In addition to the interviews, the show also featured segments in which Ali G would explore different aspects of American culture, such as attending a rodeo and meeting with a group of feminists. The show also had a segment called "Borat's Guide to America" where Ali G would travel around the country dressed as a stereotypical Kazakhstani man named Borat, interviewing locals in exaggerated accents and asking absurd questions.

The humor of the show was often controversial, with some critics accusing the show of promoting stereotypes and being offensive to certain groups. However, the show also had a large, dedicated following who appreciated Baron Cohen's ability to push the boundaries of what was acceptable on television.

Overall, the Da Ali G Show was a groundbreaking series that pushed the limits of comedy and satire. Baron Cohen's ability to create entertaining and memorable characters, combined with his keen observational skills, made the show a must-watch for fans of comedy and satire. While the show was controversial, it also paved the way for other comedians to explore similar themes and subject matter in their work.

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Seasons

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6. Realness

August 22, 2004

In the final episode, Ali G finds relationship advice from John Gray, author of Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus. He then takes his new found knowledge to a pro-choice march in Washington D.C. Borat learns about the U.S. job market, as well as the ethics involved. Ali G gets an exclusive interview with Charles Schultze and appropriately rounds out the series with a last word from the opinionated Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes.

5. Jah

August 15, 2004

Ali G visits a historical landmark and learns about the life of the first U.S. President at Mount Vernon. Borat takes a look at the process of buying a home in America. Today's panel consists of members of the religious and scientific community discussing the ethics of medial processes like cloning and euthanasia.

4. Realize

August 8, 2004

Ali G ponders issues of security - from airports to dogs to trains to green cards - with former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service James Ziglar. On the road to sample some of America's favorite hobbies, Borat winds up wrestling with a self-defense expert, making music with a yoga teacher, and sniffing up members of a new-age dance class. Ali G chats with former EPA Administrator and New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman about solar energy and dirty water, then pays a visit on some earth-minded protestors perched in the redwoods. In Miami, Bruno discusses the future of clubbing with Nerve Lounge owner James Butler, and later plays bouncer at a South Beach hot spot. Finally, Ali G moderates a expert panel discussion on animal rights, focusing on kitchen experiments, fur coats, P. Diddy, horse sex and more.

3. Peace

August 1, 2004

In New York to sell book ideas to high-profile publishers and agents, Ali G pitches the following would-be bestsellers: "A Kiss on the Lips," a vibrating book designed to stimulate the mind and more; "The Lord of the Rings," an adaptation of the hit films; an Ali G "autobiography" of President Bush; and more. Bruno chats with fashion guru Leon Hall about which celebrities should be kept "in the ghetto" or sent on a "train to Auschwitz"; later, Bruno and "fashion police" James Campbell and Randy McLaughlin rate the attire of such Hollywood notables as Renee Zellweger, Peter Jackson and Paris Hilton. Ali G interviews U.S. Olympic president (and former swimming star) John Nabor about the upcoming games in Greece, pondering why there isn't an Olympic competition for world-record events like Tallest Man or Longest Moustache. Borat travels to Nashville and Tucson to "learn to be country star." There, he demonstrates a Kazakhstan line dance to willing square dancers, gets songwriting inspiration from country-music legend Porter Wagoner, and tests out a liberating new tune at a local lounge.

2. Rekognize

July 25, 2004

Does Iraq possess "BLTs?" Ali G speaks with religious leader Pat Buchanan on this, as well as Buchanan's other Presidential campaign views. Borat finds out about the Presidental and election processes as he visits with Mississippi candidates and city leaders. Ali G then goes on to the roundtable discussion to talk about family issues.

1. Respek

July 18, 2004

Journalist Sam Donaldson stops by to discuss the Watergate scandal as the lack of respect that is shown in journalism. Borat continues his visit to the South by visiting a wine tasting class. Ali questions former LAPD police chief Daryl Gates about how Bart can get away with so much and how The Simpsons always break the law and get away with it. Then he visits ATF dog trainers to talk about canine abuse.

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