Hilton Prison Parody Makes Waves

Comedians Allan Murray and Sean Haines Discuss Their Satircal Music Video

(CBS)  Paris Hilton is in jail, but she's still making music videos. Well, sort of.

A parody of a Paris Hilton music video surfaced on YouTube on June 6, and has received over 4 million page views since its first appearance. The spoof's producers, comedians Allan Murray and Sean Haines, stopped by The Early Show to talk about the video with co-anchor Julie Chen.

Murray came up with the idea for "Paris in Jail: The Music Video" while he was watching the news. Hilton's song "Stars are Blind" played in the background every time the news station went to commercial. When he realized that the lyrics could be changed in a satirical manner, he called Haines, and started writing.

The casting and concepts, Murray said, came into motion quickly. For example, after Murray and Haines were introduced to seasoned music video character actor James Evans, they immediately chose to make Evans the love interest for Hilton's character.

The video has received more than 12,000 comments. It has been both lauded and criticized by its viewers. Haines and Murray believe that about 85 to 90 percent of the remarks have been positive.

"Whether you hate Paris or love Paris, everyone likes this video," Murray said. "I don't think we are being super rude. It's kind of flattering."

Haines views this video as a boost for Hilton, since she is a "master of exploiting herself."

Haines said, "I don't think [Hilton] is going to feel bad about this video. It keeps her in the limelight while she's in jail. She's going to come out stronger and bigger than ever."

[gypsyiris]

This entire Paris Hilton issue is just crazy. Her parents should be ashamed of themselves for throwing her a big bash!

Paris - you play you pay so deal with the publicity.

[likeitis5050]

I thought there was no such thing as bad publicity. She wants to be seen at every single event happening any where she can be sure to be photographed...so what is the rub? She has created all this mess herself and now she has to ride it out. Time to grow up and stop expecting the world to cater to only your postive returns. Besides, her own parents are planning a super-sized blowout party as soon as she gets out and has had her bevy of make-over gurus put her back together again. With help like that who needs to worry about a little negative publicity? She makes it so hard for anyone else to feel sorry for her.

[drputt45]

Paris, there is a simple life waiting for you in Texas. Come on down, we love you here.

[wildcardmg]

You know, if you don't want to be splashed all over the news, here's a few tips for you.
1) Put on some underwear
2) Take a cab when you're wasted
3) Stop sleeping with a different friend's ex-boyfriend every night