Bassem youssefs elbernameg off the air in egypt after show suspended public. Bassem youssefs keynote address at the 2014 oslo freedom forum. Egypts jon stewart, whose show, albernameg, gets more than 30 million viewers. Bassem youssef wont continue egyptian satire show elbernameg. But unlike the other breaks youssef has taken in the nearly three. Dubbed the jon stewart of egypt by the new yorker, heartsurgeonturnedsatirist bassem youssef is now making waves in america for his controversial brand of comedy that launched him to stardom. Laughing through the arab spring youssef, bassem on.
Nov 06, 2017 dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, bassem youssef was a cardiothoracic surgeon when he became the creator and host of the wildly popular tv show albernameg the first political satire show in the middle east. Intro for the albernameg entertainment show was hosted by bassem youssef on the freetoair channel mbc masr albernameg season 3. Television satirist bassem youssef announced today that his program albernameg has come to an end, citing threats to his safety and that of the production team among the reasons for the decision. Experiencing egyptian politics through the lens of his television show puts u. Apr 07, 20 the revolutionary comedy of egypts bassem youssef. The show kick started from bassem youssef s home with only a handful of crew members. Bassem youssefs elbernameg off the air in egypt after.
Bassem youssef is well known as the jon stewart of egypt for his comedy show, al bernameg, nicknamed the daily show of the middle east. Dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, bassem youssef was the host of the popular tv show albernameg which was the first of its kind, political satire show in the middle east. Bassem youssef, the jon stewart of egypt, moves to u. The show was hosted by bassem youssef on the freetoair channel mbc masr and reruns are aired on deutsche welle. Bassem raafat mohamed youssef is an egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon, physician, media critic, and television host, who hosted elbernameg. Egypts jon stewart, whose show, al bernameg, gets more than 30 million viewers. In an interview with bbcs james reevell, the heart surgeonturnedcomedian opened up about egypt, political satire and the topic of his new film. This event is part of the pittsburgh humanities festival. Bassem youssef pittsburgh official ticket source byham. The press has compared youssef with american comedian jon. Dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, bassem youssef was a cardiothoracic surgeon when he became the creator and host of the wildly popular tv show albernameg the first political satire show in the middle east. Bassem youssef, dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, was the host of popular tv show.
Courtesy of univision to read youssef s acceptance speech, click here as a window for free expression opened in egypt with the demise of the mubarak era in 2011, cardiac surgeon bassem youssef began dissecting his society with a satirical newscast produced in his living room and posted on youtube. Here are the jokes that got bassem youssef, the jon stewart of. His albernameg the programme show came under pressure after poking fun at egypts military establishment. He was named to foreign policy magazines list of 100 leading global thinkers as well as time magazines 100 most influential people in the world list in 20. Al barnameg with bassem youssef, egypts top political satire show, airs every friday at 11 pm clt with a live audience, on cbc, one of the top egyptian channels. Mar 19, 2017 egyptian political satirist bassem youssef on media and the arab spring bassem youssef is often compared to jon stewart as a political satirist. Egyptian comedian bassem youssef joins us in cleveland, where he too is covering the republican convention. Bassem youssef, egypt awards committee to protect journalists. Egyptian political satirist bassem youssef on media and the arab spring bassem youssef is often compared to jon stewart as a political satirist.
The nile project was featured on bassem youssefs al bernameg show. Bassem youssef on humor, politics and egypt the jon stewart of egypt on satires role in politics, why he left egypt and what hell do next. Courtesy of univision to read youssefs acceptance speech, click here as a window for free expression opened in egypt with the demise of the mubarak era in 2011, cardiac surgeon bassem youssef began dissecting his society with a satirical newscast. Bassem youssef is a former cardiac surgeon a member of the royal college of surgeons since 2007 and often referred to as the jon stewart of the middle east. Egyptian satirist bassem youssef fined millions in dispute. Egyptian political satirist bassem youssef on media and. Bassem youssef bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Albernameg, the arab worlds most watched television program was halted before the elections and was scheduled to resume last friday. In the united states, bassem youssef is usually called the jon stewart of egypt. Bassem youssef is a true comic hero seeking truth through satire. Bassem youssefs elbernameg off the air in egypt after show.
He was named to foreign policy magazines list of 100 leading global thinkers as well as time. Jul 07, 2016 bassem youssef is well known as the jon stewart of egypt for his comedy show, al bernameg, nicknamed the daily show of the middle east. During its final season, the show achieved unprecedented ratings before youssef. The show was hosted by bassem youssef on the freetoair channel mbc masr and reruns are aired on. Im very worried that people will say the show has someone not american talking about american issues or back home people thinking oh this joke was directed at us, youssef told mashable. Bassem youssef talks to arthur kade about tickling giants full interview bassem youssef talks to arthur kade about tickling giants full interview english interviews. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Bassem youssefs phone number, email, address spokeo. Egyptian satirist bassem youssef fined millions in dispute with tv channel this article is more than 5 years old youssef and his company ordered. He no longer lives in egypt, but, he said recently, i guess the rest of the comparison holds true, because now. Lovehimorhatehim egyptian comedian bassem youssef is set to debut a new 10episode series in partnership with american cable network fusions online arm, fdigital. Feb 03, 2016 lovehimorhatehim egyptian comedian bassem youssef is set to debut a new 10episode series in partnership with american cable network fusions online arm, fdigital. Bassem youssefs elbernameg gone for good politics egypt. Know that khairat al shater and mohamed badie are top members of the.
Al barnameg with bassem youssef, egypts top political satire show. A small liberal egyptian tv network gave youssef his own programme, albernameg the show, which continued to parody news reporters as. Bassem youssef talks to arthur kade about tickling giants full interview english interviews. Find bassem youssefs phone, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory. Satirist bassem youssef announces the end of albernameg. Intro for the albernameg entertainment show was hosted by bassem youssef on the freetoair channel mbc masr al bernameg season 3 2014. Join facebook to connect with bassem yousef and others you may know. Popular satirist calls cancellation of show a victory, says he refuses to compromise or offend the show by altering content. Egyptian political satirist bassem youssef on media and the. Bassem youssef host of the democracy handbook univision. Throughout its three season run, albernameg remained controversial due to its hilarious and bold criticism of the ruling powers. Egyptian satirist bassem youssef fined millions in dispute with tv.
Sep 07, 2011 bassem youssef has become one of egypts first youtube sensations. Bassem youssef announced on 2 june 2014 that the show was. The channel announced in a statement read by tv anchor khairy. Bassem youssef says get stuffed to those who claim the arab spring failed.
Jun 02, 2014 television satirist bassem youssef announced today that his program albernameg has come to an end, citing threats to his safety and that of the production team among the reasons for the decision. Tweet reddit flipboard email satirist bassem youssef, of the egyptian tv show. Dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, bassem youssef was the creator and host of the wildly popular tv show albernameg the first political satire show in the middle east and the most watched program in the region. A documentary film about bassem youssef released in april 2016,tickling giants, directed by sara taksler, was called. The shows host, bassem youssef, left cairo friday morning on his way to abu dhabi, along with his aide ahmed abbas. Egypt satirist bassem youssef confirms end of show bbc news. Mar 23, 2017 bassem youssef interviewing people on the streets of cairo in the early days of his transition from a heart surgeon to a political satirist, november 2011. Bassem youssef, the egyptian jon stewart, on new fusion.
Bassem youssef has become one of egypts first youtube sensations. Bassem youssef on his new book revolution for dummies. In 2014 he was forced to flee egypt, a nation unaccustomed to the questioning satire youssef embraced in al bernameg, the most popular show in the countrys history. Bassem youssef listen to music streams, download songs, mp3, check out photos, watch videos and find news. His former show was known as the daily show of the arab world for its satire of. Cairo egypts most popular comedian and television personality, political satirist bassem youssef, is officially off the air. Al bernamegs youtube channel was the first channel in the mena region to reach one million subscribers and was awarded the gold button trophy. Democracy bassem youssef created what became the most popular tv show in egypts history, but the government had the show cancelled. Bassem youssef, dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, was the host of popular tv show albernameg which was the first of its kind political satire show in the middle east. The nile project was featured on bassem youssef s al bernameg show. Egyptian authorities say bassem youssef uses unacceptable and. Bassem youssef, the egyptian jon stewart, on new fusion web.
The new film might just be youssef s last push to fullscale american stardom. The revolutionary comedy of egypts bassem youssef cbs news. Egyptian jon stewart bassem youssef will now satirize u. The press has compared youssef with american comedian jon stewart, whose satire program the daily show. Bassem youssef s keynote address at the 2014 oslo freedom forum. Youssef makes it clear that he is speaking from his own experience and presenting his own interpretation. Bassem youssef a, 61 vienna, va background report at. According to youssef, the decision comes after he and his. Bassem youssef interviewing people on the streets of cairo in the early days of his transition from a heart surgeon to a political satirist, november 2011.
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