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| − | '''Benjamin Jeremy Stein''' (born November 25, 1944 in Washington, DC) is a [[conservative]] notable for his knowledge and his monotone voice. | + | '''Benjamin Jeremy Stein''' (born November 25, 1944 in Washington, DC) is a [[conservative]] notable for his knowledge and his monotone voice. Having been a speech writer and lawyer for former United States Presidents [[Richard Nixon]] and [[Gerald Ford]] as well as a publisher of conservative thought in newspapers, Stein unexpectedly turned up with a new career on television after getting his start in the movie ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' as the most boring high school teacher on the planet due to his monotone voice. Most of the scene was unscripted. In a sense Ben showed a key knowledge for understated humor. |
== TV == | == TV == | ||
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Today Stein can still be seen on television with his "dry humor" such as in the "dry eyes" commercial. | Today Stein can still be seen on television with his "dry humor" such as in the "dry eyes" commercial. | ||
| − | Stein has never lost his conservative roots or his desire to engage in intellegent dialogue. He has appeared many times on [[Fox News]] discussing politics and finance. Ben Stein also writes his "Diary" in every issue of ''[[The American Spectator]]''. | + | Stein has never lost his conservative roots or his desire to engage in intellegent dialogue. He has appeared many times on [[Fox News]] discussing politics and finance. Ben Stein also writes his "Diary" in every issue of ''[[The American Spectator]]'', and is a regular weekly contributor to the Business Section of the [[New York Times]]. |
== Intelligent Design == | == Intelligent Design == | ||
| − | Stein | + | Stein appears as the narrator in a movie (''[[Expelled]]'') to be released in the US in April 2008 in which he claims to expose how "Big Science" is suppressing [[Intelligent design]] from being discussed and considered in academic settings. That an intellect like Ben Stein is backing the free discourse of the view lends a lot of clout and, of course, attracts a great deal of ire from those who prefer the status quo. |
== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
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*[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/28/sunday/main2405061.shtml "Bush Is Not All Bad"] | *[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/28/sunday/main2405061.shtml "Bush Is Not All Bad"] | ||
*[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/31/sunday/main2318344.shtml "Ben Stein Remembers President Ford"] | *[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/31/sunday/main2318344.shtml "Ben Stein Remembers President Ford"] | ||
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| + | ''New York Times'' | ||
| + | * [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/business/13every.html "Dear Watchdogs: Rein In Wall Street"] | ||
==Further Readings== | ==Further Readings== | ||
Revision as of 18:32, April 17, 2008
Benjamin Jeremy Stein (born November 25, 1944 in Washington, DC) is a conservative notable for his knowledge and his monotone voice. Having been a speech writer and lawyer for former United States Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford as well as a publisher of conservative thought in newspapers, Stein unexpectedly turned up with a new career on television after getting his start in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off as the most boring high school teacher on the planet due to his monotone voice. Most of the scene was unscripted. In a sense Ben showed a key knowledge for understated humor.
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TV
A man of considerable intellect, Stein starred in his own gameshow, Win Ben Stein's Money, which would culminate in Stein taking on the winning contestant in a ten-question round to see who could answer more of the questions correctly. Most of the time Stein would emerge victorious. Stein had a sutble form of comedy playing the mostly straight man to Jimmy Kimbell as the joking cohost.
Stein went on to host his own talk show Turn Ben Stein On.
Today Stein can still be seen on television with his "dry humor" such as in the "dry eyes" commercial.
Stein has never lost his conservative roots or his desire to engage in intellegent dialogue. He has appeared many times on Fox News discussing politics and finance. Ben Stein also writes his "Diary" in every issue of The American Spectator, and is a regular weekly contributor to the Business Section of the New York Times.
Intelligent Design
Stein appears as the narrator in a movie (Expelled) to be released in the US in April 2008 in which he claims to expose how "Big Science" is suppressing Intelligent design from being discussed and considered in academic settings. That an intellect like Ben Stein is backing the free discourse of the view lends a lot of clout and, of course, attracts a great deal of ire from those who prefer the status quo.
Quotes
- "I'm a rebel to my core ... and happy to be in an uphill struggle, as long as the cause is right."[1]
Works
Voice-overs
- Dukeman
- Fairly Odd Parents
- Loony Toon
Movies
- The Mask
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Expelled (due for release in April 2008)
Books
- Yes, You Can Become a Successful Income Investor!
- The Gift Of Peace: Guideposts on the Road to Serenity
- How to Ruin Your Life
- How to Ruin Your Love Life
- How to Ruin Your Financial Life
Articles
American Spectator:
- "Sharpton in the Morning"
- "Bush Much Greater"
- "The Lynching of the President"
- "Hypocrisy, Democrat Style"
- "How to Lose to Terrorists"
- "Why I Am a Republican"
- "Eretz Israel"
Yahoo! Finance:
CBS Sunday Morning Commentary:
New York Times
