Fred Armisen Roasted Vice CEO as His 'Dronez' Character From Documentary Now!
Normally, receiving a prestigious award and praise from your peers would be a validating affair, but it's a decidedly different experience when every facet of your personal and professional life is ruthlessly mocked by a dais of roasters. Such was the case for Vice CEO and gonzo journalist Shane Smith who got both barrels from comics and associates in honor of his Frank Stanton Award win for Excellence in Communication.
Along with Johnny Knoxville, HBO CEO Richard Plepler (who referenced Smith's recent collaboration with President Obama by joking, "The President called Shane to thank him for the interview and the delightful contact high..."), and other media elites, Fred Armisen took Smith to the mat while dressed as Jeremiah, one of the many gonzo journalists who can be seen getting in over their heads in the Documentary Now! episode "Dronez: The Hunt for El Chingon."
And in case you missed Fred and Bill Hader as the Vice-like reporters of "Dronez," you can stream the entire episode of Documentary Now! for free right now.