Totally Biased with W Kamau Bell Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot
- TV-MA
- August 9, 2012
- 21 min
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4.4 (5)
Totally Biased with W Kamau Bell is a political comedy show that discusses the issues of race, politics, and social justice in America. The season 1 premier episode is titled Pilot and sets the stage for the series by introducing viewers to the show's host, W Kamau Bell, and his comedic style.
The first few minutes of the show begin with a monologue from Kamau, where he discusses the issues of race and politics that have been plaguing America, such as the Trayvon Martin case and the presidential campaign. He then proceeds to joke about how Mitt Romney thinks "47% of Americans are freeloaders" and how the word "malarkey" has been reintroduced into politics thanks to Vice President Joe Biden.
After the monologue, Kamau sits down with his first guest, comedian Hari Kondabolu. They discuss the issue of racial profiling, and how it is affecting people of color in America. Hari mentions how he feels that as a person of color, he is constantly being judged by his appearance and that he has no control over how people view him. Kamau agrees and adds that it is essential for people to have conversations about these issues and to not let the media control the narrative.
The next segment of the show takes Kamau on the streets, where he interviews random people with unusual questions. In this segment, Kamau asks people what they thought of Mitt Romney's comment about the "47%". Most people were shocked by the comment and felt that it was a prime example of how politicians are out of touch with the average person. Kamau then segues into discussing voter ID laws and how they target people of color who may not have the proper identification to vote.
The next guest on the show is documentary filmmaker Michael Moore, who discusses his latest film, which addresses the economic issues facing America. Michael talks about how the American Dream is dying and how there needs to be a shift in the way we think about capitalism and wealth distribution. Kamau agrees with Michael and adds that more people need to be involved in these conversations and that comedians have a unique ability to start the conversation and bring attention to these issues.
The final segment of the show features Kamau taking on the Tea Party by recapping their latest rally and spoofing their viewpoints. Kamau imitates the Tea Party's rhetoric and highlights the absurdity of their beliefs. He rounds out the segment by highlighting some of the positive aspects of the Tea Party movement, such as their ability to organize and bring people together.
Overall, the season 1 pilot of Totally Biased with W Kamau Bell sets the tone for the series by tackling serious issues with humor and wit. The show's unique format of mixing comedy and social commentary is refreshing and necessary in today's political climate. The episode successfully introduces viewers to Kamau's comedic style and humor and sets the stage for future episodes that will tackle the issues that affect all Americans.