Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Created by	Samantha Bee
Directed by	Paul Pennolino
Presented by	Samantha Bee
Country of origin	United States
Production
Executive producer(s)	Samantha Bee Jason Jones Tony Hernandez Miles Khan
Producer(s)	Kristen Everman Alison Camillo
Production location(s)	DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., US
Camera setup	Multi camera
Running time	52 minutes
Production company(s)	Jax Media Studio T
Distributor	Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network	TBS
Picture format	16:9 HDTV
Original release	29 April 2017 (2017-04-29)

The Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner was a special TV event in 2017. It was part of the show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. This event was created to be a fun alternative to the usual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The event was first announced on January 30, 2017. It happened on April 29, 2017, at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This was at the same time as the traditional White House dinner. The show was broadcast on TBS that evening. Later, an uncensored version was shown on Twitter.

The event was hosted by Samantha Bee. Many famous people appeared in pre-recorded videos. These included Allison Janney, Jake Tapper, Billy Eichner, and Will Ferrell. Will Ferrell even played his famous character, former President George W. Bush.

This special event also raised money for a good cause. It collected $200,000 for the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). This group works to protect journalists around the world.

What Happened at the Event?

The "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" featured many funny parts. Here are some of the main segments:

Opening Fun

• Fake Press Conference: The show started with a funny skit. It looked like a White House news conference. Allison Janney played her old TV role as C. J. Cregg, a White House press secretary.
• Music and Monologue: The musician Peaches performed the Full Frontal theme song, "Boys Wanna Be Her". After that, Samantha Bee gave a funny opening speech.

Comedy and Satire

• Roasting CNN: Samantha Bee made jokes about CNN and its president, Jeff Zucker. This type of comedy is called a "roast," where people make fun of someone in a playful way.
• What Are Facts?: There was a skit that mixed science ideas with the concept of "alternative facts." This was a funny way to talk about how people sometimes disagree on what is true.
• Comedians Joke About Trump: Other comedians also performed. They made jokes about the President at the time.
• Fox News Jokes: Samantha Bee also made fun of Fox News. She mentioned some of their past leaders.
• Interview with Jake Tapper: Samantha Bee pretended to be interviewed by news anchor Jake Tapper.
• George W. Bush Returns: Will Ferrell appeared as his famous character, former President George W. Bush. He often played this role on Saturday Night Live.
• Alternate Universe: Samantha Bee watched a funny video of herself. In this video, she was in a different world. In that world, she was making jokes about President Hillary Clinton. This was a parody of a TV show called The Man in the High Castle.
• Roasting Past Presidents: Samantha Bee also made jokes about many past presidents. She dressed up in old-fashioned clothes to match the time period of each president.

Closing and Cause

• Journalism Matters: At the end of the show, Samantha Bee announced how much money was raised for the Committee to Protect Journalists. She also spoke about how important it is for journalists to be free to report the news.

Awards It Won

The "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" was recognized for its quality. It won and was nominated for several awards.