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    BornAlan Stuart Franken · May 21, 1951 · New York City, NY, U.S.
    SpouseFranni Bryson (m. 1975)
    Children2
    EducationHarvard University (BA)
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    Early life and education

    Franken was born in New York City to Joseph Philip Franken (1908–1993), a printing salesman, and Phoebe Geraldine Franken (née Kunst) (1918–2003), a real estate agent. His paternal grandparents emigrated f… See more

    Saturday Night Live

    Franken and Tom Davis were recruited as two of the original writers and occasional performers on Saturday Night Live (SNL) (1975–1980, 1985–1995). In SNL's first season, the two apprentice writers shared a salary of $3… See more

    Post-SNL activities

    In 1995, Franken wrote and starred in the film Stuart Saves His Family which was based on his SNL character Stuart Smalley. The film was a critical and commercial failure and Franken later became depressed … See more

    Political activism

    According to an article by Richard Corliss published in Time magazine, "In a way, Franken has been running for office since the late '70s." Corliss also hinted at Franken's "possibly ironic role as a relentless s… See more

    U.S. Senate

    On January 29, 2007, Franken announced his departure from Air America Radio, and on the day of his final show, February 14, he formally announced his candidacy for the United States Senate from Minnesota in 2008. Chall… See more

    Post-Senate career

    After his resignation, Franken went into a period of self-imposed isolation and, in May 2019, started The Al Franken Podcast. Around the same time, Franken went on tour with a non-comedic show that he did from a podi… See more

    Personal life

    Franken met his wife, Franni Bryson, during his first year at Harvard. In 2005 they moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have a daughter, a son, and four grandchildren. Their daughter, Thomasin, has degree… See more

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    Who is Al Franken?
    In September 2019, Franken announced he would be hosting The Al Franken Show on Saturday mornings on SiriusXM radio. It covers global affairs, politics, and entertainment. Franken was born in New York City to Joseph Philip Franken (1908–1993), a printing salesman, and Phoebe Geraldine Franken (née Kunst) (1918–2003), a real estate agent.

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    What is the Al Franken Show?
    The Al Franken Show was the flagship talk show of the former talk radio network, Air America Radio. Hosted by Al Franken, it featured commentary and interviews arguing for liberal positions on the issues of the day, and comically poking fun at the George W. Bush Administration. The show began as The O'Franken Factor on March 31, 2004.

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    When did Al Franken become famous?
    He first served as a writer and became a featured player for the show from 1975 to 1980, and returned from 1985 to 1995 as a writer and, briefly, a cast member. After decades as an entertainer, he became a prominent liberal political activist, hosting The Al Franken Show on Air America Radio.

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    What is Al Franken doing now?
    In September 2019, Franken announced he would be hosting The Al Franken Show Saturday mornings on SiriusXM radio. It covers topics such as global affairs, politics, the 2020 presidential election, and entertainment. In September 2021, Franken began a 15-city live tour, his first since semi-retiring from comedy during his time in the Senate.

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    When did Al Franken become a writer?
    He first served as a writer for the show from 1975 to 1980, and returned from 1985 to 1995 as a writer and, briefly, a cast member. After decades as an entertainer, he became a liberal political activist, hosting The Al Franken Show on Air America Radio.

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    Does 'fair and balanced' describe Al Franken?
    "To Fox, 'Fair and Balanced' Doesn't Describe Al Franken". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2013. ^ "Fox News Sues Humorist Al Franken over Slogan". Associated Press. August 11, 2003. Archived from the original on July 30, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2013. ^ Saulny, Susan (August 23, 2003).

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