https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2011/02/01/the-warts-were-pretty-off-putting-as-well/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:45:46 -0400<![CDATA[I&#8217;ll never forget the first time I saw the Morton Downey Jr. around 1987 or 1988. After years of rather staid TV chat shows, Downey&#8217;s show resembled one of those Twilight Zone or Outer Limits episodes where the mad scientist discovers he can tune in a distant planet or alternative universe by fiddling with the dials on his TV set. Only this time around, I felt like I was watching the TV feed piped in from Hell. Although one assumes Beelzebub would dress more confidently and subdued than Mort&#8217;s unchanging look of red socks, flashy gold chain wrist bracelet, button down Ralph Lauren shirt with the polo pony logo, tasseled loafers, and ever-present Merit Ultra-Light dangling from his capped teeth.]]>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:44:53 -0500<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2011/02/01/the-warts-were-pretty-off-putting-as-well-n253353