Senator Al Franken Reveals Which Senators Are Funny

The U.S. Senator and 'Al Franken, Giant of the Senate' author is the only former SNL writer on Capitol Hill. He's not the only one with a sense of humor, though.

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[bigbowlowrong]

The “does it require any formal education to be a doctor in Oklahoma?” thing is such a great burn, especially as a way to open a conversation with said doctor😆

[HalaMadrid]

It's refreshing when Al doesn't demonize the other side, and discusses interactions with them as colleagues and not as enemies.

[HarrisonsFord]

That humorless senator impression has me in tears, holy god. Politics haven't dulled this man, they have honed him.

[Lonenupe]

I miss Al in the Senate! His unique blend of satire, humor and intellect is what we need during these tumultuous and challenging times.

[VfletchS]

"You gotta go to medical school!"
Hilarious.

[zensunni]

I still miss Al Franken, giant of the Senate.

[megmo]

He has the most infectious laugh... God bless Senator Al Franken

[artisan]

I come back to this interview over and over. "Tell ya what. You can take me to breakfast..." That is one of the most classically Oklahoma things I've ever heard.

[oh-yaduuude]

As a Republican I gotta say, I would have a beer with this guy any day of the week. His timing is impeccable

[Robin-fjqn]

I love Al Franken and I wish all Senators would be like him. Smart, Laid back, funny, family man,  just a great guy!

[Me-lbnd]

First time I ever saw Al Franken was on Saturday Night Live, where he played a psychiatrist who was trying to help Al Gore through his loss to Bush. Absolutely hysterical! He really should get back into politics. The USA needs him!

[GrassValleyGreg]

*YES!!!* YOU'VE GOTTA GO TO *MEDICAL SKEWL!!!*

[GpD]

6:49 - I love how Stephen hacked a lung into his hand and then goes in for a shake! Gross - Poor Al! LOL!!

[spinblackcircles]

Holy shit Stephen coughed into his hand and then shook Franken’s hand immediately after lol. Shocking to see now

[LorenScott]

Al is brilliant. I had the pleasure to see him perform live here in Austin last year. He is sharp!

[TheCalvin]

"I explained to him what jokes were" LOL

[a.a]

This man has the cutest smile I've ever seen

[rossgeography]

"I was taught to answer questions"

[bonniel]

Al Franken, gotta love him. Stephen too.

[heybabs]

I love his smile and laugh! I feel like he'd be really easy to talk to irl. :D