Al Franken
Keynote Speaker: Former Senator from Minnesota; Former SNL Writer; SiriusXM Radio Show Host
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Al Franken Biography
Al Franken first gained notice as a writer, comedian and sharp political satirist during his long tenure on the comedy sketch program, Saturday Night Live. He wrote for and performed on SNL from its inaugural season in 1975 to 1980; he returned in 1985 and served as one of the show's producers until 1995. During this time he won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy, Variety, or Music Series. Some of his most famous appearances were as a frequent commentator on the "Weekend Update" sketch and as the self-help guru Stuart Smalley, a character who Franken expanded into a book, 1993's "I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me," and a film, "Stuart Saves His Family." On a more serious note, he co-wrote and co-produced the film "When a Man Loves a Woman," starring Meg Ryan as a wife and mother struggling with alcoholism.
From early in his career, Franken poked fun at politics and politicians, engineering a humorous encounter with President Reagan on his campaign bus in 1976 and initiating a number of biting parodies of Democratic and Republican leaders alike on SNL. In 1988, he provided commentary for CNN at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. Four years later, he worked as an anchorman and writer for Comedy Central's coverage of the Democratic and Republican conventions, an eight-day stretch of programming called "Indecision '92."
In 1996, Franken published his second book, a collection of political essays entitled "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations." During the 1996 presidential election, he memorably paired with the conservative Arianna Huffington as a commentator for Comedy Central's Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. Three years later, he published a satirical account of his own fictional presidency, "Why Me? The Inside Story of the Making and Unmaking of the Franken Presidency."
In 2003, after winning an injunction by Fox News to stop its publication, Franken put out another political satire, "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right," which included a cover photo of Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly. Aside from openly mocking O'Reilly, a chapter in the book accused the commentator of lying. In August 2003, Fox News sued Franken, claiming infringement of its registered trademark phrase "Fair and Balanced." A federal judge found the lawsuit to be "wholly without merit."
The next year, Franken joined liberal talk-radio station Air America. His show, originally named "The O'Franken Factor" aired three hours a day, five days a week in an effort to provide an alternative to the conservative talk-radio circuit. While maintaining his role at Air America, Franken also published a sixth book, "The Truth (with jokes)," which focused on the 2004 Republican presidential campaign. The book debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and remained on the list for ten straight weeks.
In 2007, Franken left Air America in order to fully pursue his political ambitions. Franken announced his run for Minnesota Senate on February 14, 2007, on the last day of his radio show. After being tapped by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party in June 2008,and receiving an endorsement from conservative speech writer and comedian, Ben Stein, Franken won the Democratic primary for the Senate seat.
In the Fall of 2019, he announced the launch of his own weekly radio show on SiriusXM (SIRI). The new show features conversations between Franken and figures in the political, entertainment, media and technology industries.
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Al Franken is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Host & Emcee and Comedy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Al Franken for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Al Franken generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ben Stein, Chelsea Handler and William Shatner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Al Franken for an upcoming event.
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Al Franken is getting a weekly radio show on SiriusXM
Al Franken, who left the U.S. Senate in 2018 following accusations of sexual misconduct, is launching his own weekly radio show on SiriusXM (SIRI). The show will feature conversations between Franken and figures in the political, entertainment, media and technology industries.
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Forum 'privileged' to host Franken's first public appearance since he was forced to resign
Al Franken has chosen a conference in Europe for his first public appearance since the former U.S. senator from Minnesota was forced to resign amid sexual harassment allegations.
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Al Franken to make first public appearance since leaving Senate ...
Washington (CNN) Al Franken will make his first public appearance next month since leaving the Senate last December over sexual harassment allegations.
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Al Franken to Feds: Investigate Apple Music
Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) has some concerns about Apple's entry into the music streaming market. On Wednesday, Franken wrote to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department, requesting that they look into whether Apple inflates prices and undercuts the competition...
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How do I book Al Franken to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Al Franken for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Al Franken, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Al Franken, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Al Franken speak about?
Al Franken is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Host & Emcee, Comedy, Acting, Health, News & Media, Entertainers, Authors, Faith & Religion, Diversity & Inclusion, Democrat, Commencement, Celebrity, Political and Jewish Heritage. -
Where does Al Franken travel from?
Al Franken generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Al Franken?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Al Franken for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Al Franken for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Al Franken or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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