The the fake news hosts’ remarkable talent rivals their major network counterparts. Their interaction with NBC’s “Today” show crew provides all the proof (and laughter) you need to back that statement. [via HuffPost]

The entire rant, transcribed below via Examiner.com:

Mika, you need to buck up.  I know you think this story has no purpose other than keeping Sarah Paln’s name in the headlines for another news cycle.

I know you think she has nothing to offer the national dialogue, and that her speeches are just coded talking points mixed in with words picked up at random from thesaurus.

I know you think Sarah Palin is at best a self-promoting ignoramus, and at worst a shameless media troll who will abuse any platform to deliver dog whistle encouragement to a far-right base, that may include possible insurrectionists.

I know you think her reality show was pathetically unstatesmenlike, and at the same I know you think it represents the pinnacle of her potential, and that her transparent desperation to become a celebrity so completely eclipsed her interest in public service so long ago that there would be more journalistic integrity in reporting on one of the lesser Kardashian’s a#& implants.

I know, I know that when you arrive at the office each day you say a prayer that maybe, just maybe, Sarah Palin will shut up for just ten f*&cking minutes.

I know, I know because I can see it in your eyes.

But guess what Mika, that’s the gig.  It’s only January of 2011 kido.  You still have at least two years ahead of you.  You want to stay in this game you dig deep.  You find another gear.  You show up to work every day, get your hair and makeup done.  You slap on a smile.  You get on T.V., and repeat what Sarah Palin said on Hannity last night right into the lens.  You know, news.

I have faith in you kid, you can do it.  I’ll see you in New Hampshire.  I’ll buy.

Yeah – You’ve probably seen it, but we feel the need to post it here for posterity.

What a queen.

The full interview, he goes about 6 minutes in. Really watch dad’s reaction and the proven NBC “show must go on” interviewing style after the blow.

Here’s the dirty part:

Tipsters inside Fox News tell us Glenn Beck’s vacation this week from his Fox News show was not planned. We hear Beck was told to take this week off to let some of the heat surrounding him die down.

And now, a YouTube clip of his thoughtful moments on air:

Oh wait.

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24
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House, MD
LOST
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30 Rock
The Big Bang Theory
Entourage
The Office
Two and a Half Men
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BEST VARIETY SERIES
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show
Late Show With David Letterman
Real Time With Bill Maher
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24: Redemption
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BEST MINISERIES
Generation Kill
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BEST REALITY PROGRAM
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BEST REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
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Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment”
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Michael C. Hall, “Dexter”
Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”
Hugh Laurie, “House M.D.”
Kiefer Sutherland, “24″

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Glenn Close, “Damages”
Sally Field, “Brothers & Sisters”
Holly Hunter, “Saving Grace”
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Anna Paquin, “True Blood”
Kyra Sedgwick, “The Closer”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Michael Emerson, “LOST”
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Aaron Paul, “Breaking Bad”
William Shatner, “Boston Legal”
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Candace Bergen, “Boston Legal”
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BEST GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Ed Asner, “CSI: New York”
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Tyne Daly, “Grey’s Anatomy”
Susan Sarandon, “ER”
Sigourney Weaver, “Eli Stone”

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock”
Steve Carell, “The Office”
David Duchovny, “Californication”
Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory”
Tony Shalhoub, “Monk”
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BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Christina Applegate, “Samantha Who”
Toni Collette, “United States of Tara”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “The New Adventures of Old Christine”
America Ferrera, “Ugly Betty”
Tina Fey, “30 Rock”
Mary-Louise Parker, “Weeds”

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John Corbett, “United States of Tara”
Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men”
Kevin Dillon, “Entourage”
Neil Patrick Harris, “How I Met Your Mother”
Jeremy Piven, “Entourage”
Rainn Wilson, “The Office”

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Kristin Chenoweth, “Pushing Daises”
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Jean Smart, “Samantha Who?”
Tracey Ullman, “State of the Union”
Kristin Wiig, “SNL”
Vanessa Williams, “Ugly Betty”

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Alan Alda, “30 Rock”
Will Arnett, “30 Rock”
Albert Brooks, “Weeds”
John Larroquette, “Chuck”
Steve Martin, “30 Rock”

BEST GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
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Salma Hayek, “30 Rock”
Katherine Joosten, “Desperate Housewives”
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BEST ACTOR IN A MOVIE/MINI
Kevin Bacon, “Taking Chance”
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Brendan Gleeson, “Into the Storm”
Kevin Kline, “Cyrano de Bergerac”
Ian McKellen, “King Lear”

BEST ACTRESS IN A MOVIE/MINI
Drew Barrymore, “Grey Gardens”
Jessica Lange, “Grey Gardens”
Shirley MacLaine, “Coco Chanel”
Anna Paquin, “Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler”
Sigourney Weaver, “Prayers for Bobby”

BEST HOST OF A REALITY TV PROGRAM
“Dancing With the Stars,” Tom Bergeron
“Project Runway,” Heidi Klum
“Deal or No Deal,” Howie Mandel
“Survivor,” Jeff Probst
“American Idol,” Ryan Seacrest

You can see the full scene here.