Fox News star and populist icon Bill O'Reilly went on the David Letterman late-night show, and a clash of personalities ensued.

* Fox News star and populist icon Bill O'Reilly Bill O'Reilly may refer to:

Bill O'Reilly (commentator) (born 1949), American political commentator and author
Bill O'Reilly (cricketer) (1905–1992), Australian cricketer and broadcaster

went on the David Letterman David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.) is an award-winning American comedian, late night talk show host, television producer, philanthropist, and IRL IndyCar Series car owner. late-night show, and a clash of personalities ensued. By common agreement, O'Reilly won the encounter hands down, maintaining a cheerful and gentlemanly demeanor while Letterman sneered and snarled snarl¹
v. snarled, snarl·ing, snarls

v.intr.
1. To growl viciously while baring the teeth.

2. To speak angrily or threateningly.

v.tr. in the most egregious display of showbiz-lefty arrogance since the latest communique from Barbra Streisand Noun 1. Barbra Streisand - United States singer and actress (born in 1942)
Barbra Joan Streisand, Streisand . In one exchange, after expressing the view that 60 percent of what O'Reilly says on his daily TV show is "crap," Letterman revealed that does not, in fact, watch the show. His opinion is founded on "things that I've read." Oh.

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