Join or Die with Craig Ferguson: History's Worst Tyrant

March 11, 2016 3:15 AM - Season 1, Episode 5

Heil, everybody. Craig welcomes novelist and professor Laila Lalami, comedian Dan Levy, and actress Julie Bowen to defend one tyrant at a time, choosing from sure winner Adolf Hitler, Pol Pot, Ghadaffi, Genghis Khan, Kim Jong-Il and Bloody Mary.
posted by lmfsilva (3 comments total)

This episode seemed somewhat better to me but I cannot pinpoint why. Laila Lalami was knowledgeable and Dan Levy was okay. Not sure what Julie Bowen brought to the party...she's perfectly likable but didn't add much here. Thought having Hitler in the lineup was pretty weak. Enjoyed the epilogue. Really wish this show was just a panel show discussing historical figures and events.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 10:26 AM on March 14, 2016

Thought having Hitler in the lineup was pretty weak.

Especially with the proviso that they weren't including Stalin.
posted by Etrigan at 10:35 AM on March 14, 2016 [1 favorite]

It's the History Channel. Of course they had to feature Hitler.

Although, while taking off Stalin was pretty obvious, not sure what was the point on leaving Hitler, as he could probably beat Stalin. With those two out, Pol Pot was the #1 contender (I'd pick him over Hitler).
posted by lmfsilva at 10:42 AM on March 14, 2016