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Sen. John McCain will make his first post-election TV appearance on the "Tonight" show next week, NBC said Friday.Sen. John McCain will make his first post-election TV appearance on the... more
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Ah, one forgets, from time to time, how delightfully ranty comedienne Wanda Sykes can get, but last night on The Tonight Show, Sykes did some aerial hunting of the Republican National Convention - which she termed an "Dr. Evil board meeting," Sarah Palin's media blackout, and - best of all - a diatribe against unregistered voters: "I think that there should be a list. And people who don't vote, we should make a big list, and anything that bad happens, they should get it first. Years from now when we're driving around in our electric cars, we should still make them pay $12 for gas."Ah, one forgets, from time to time, how delightfully ranty comedienne Wanda Sykes can... more
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BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Republican John McCain traded jibes with "Tonight" show host Jay Leno, with his age and houses the main target but McCain turned serious to defend his wife's family wealth.
"Could I just mention to you Jay, that in a moment of seriousness, I spent five and a half years in a prison cell, I didn't have a house, I didn't have a kitchen table, I didn't have a table, I didn't have a chair," said McCain, citing his history as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. "I spent those five and half years not because I wanted to get a house when I got back home."
McCain has come under criticism after he confessed he didn't know how many homes he owns with his wife Cindy. The source of the family's wealth is a Phoenix beer distributorship launched by her father.
"I'm very proud of Cindy's father," McCain said. "He's a guy who barely got out of high school, fought in World War II in the Army, came home and made a business and made the American dream."
His father-in-law "made the American dream" with his business success and has a long history of generosity to charities, McCain said.
"We spend our time in a condominium in Washington, a condominium in Phoenix, some time over here in the state of California and then we have a place up in northern Arizona," said McCain, seeking to deflect Democratic criticism that he's out of touch with working families.
"And my friends I'm proud of my record of service to this country, and it has nothing to do with houses," he said.
Most of the exchanges were lighthearted. McCain turns 72 on Friday, and was making his 13th appearance on the late-night program. In his opening, Leno took note of the British setting fire to the White House 200 years ago.
"The White House was saved by the action of one brave soldier — John McCain," cracked Leno.
Leno also touched on the issue of McCain's wealth, noting that Tropical Storm Fay had damaged countless homes, "Most of them belonging to John McCain."
McCain joked about picking a running mate.
"I know you've been asking about who I want to be my running mate," he said. "Wouldn't it be good to have a person you don't know what party they're with, they have no political principles whatsoever, they may need a job about that time. Who can I be referring to?'"
Leno, who is about to leave NBC, demurred.
"I can make more doing a week in Vegas," Leno said
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Republican John McCain traded jibes with... more
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LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno was the surprise guest at the announcement of his own departure date from NBC when he turned up in disguise on Monday to ask the first few (joking) questions at a news conference here with the co-chairmen of NBC Entertainment, Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff.
Taking a page from Jimmy Kimmel, who showed up as a fake reporter at an ABC news conference last week to inquire about how avidly his network was going to pursue Mr. Leno once he was free from his NBC contact, Mr. Leno put on a bald cap, fake goatee (which only partly disguised his famous chin) and glasses and easily slid among the real reporters to ask the two NBC executives about his own future.
“When is Leno’s last show?” the unnamed reporter asked.LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno was the surprise guest at the announcement of his own... more
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NBC has finally announced when Jay Leno will leave "The Tonight Show” and Conan O’Brien will take over. Leno's final tonight show will be May 29, 2009.NBC has finally announced when Jay Leno will leave "The Tonight Show” and... more
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Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Her new album: A Good Day released in June, 2008Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician,... more
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Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Her new album: A Good Day released in June, 2008
Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician,... more
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Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Her new album: A Good Day released in June, 2008Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician,... more
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Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Her new album: A Good Day released in June, 2008Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician,... more
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Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Her new album: A Good Day released in June, 2008Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft, 1984) is an American musician,... more
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Robin talks about Obama and Clinton . . .
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In a freewheeling sit-down with the Tonight Show's Jay Leno just a day ahead of the New Hampshire primary, Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) called out Fox News, skewered GOP rival Rudy Giuliani and looked across the aisle to praise fellow presidential long shot Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH).In a freewheeling sit-down with the Tonight Show's Jay Leno just a day ahead of... more
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Robin Williams will be David Letterman's first guest upon the return of his "Late Show" on CBS Wednesday.
David Letterman's production company reached an agreement to have his show return with writers.
The appearance of a Hollywood A-lister who can talk a mile a minute may be Letterman's way of quickly trying to draw a distinction between his show and his late-night rivals, who are without writers and may also have trouble booking major entertainers as guests.
NBC's "Tonight" show said Monday that Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee will appear on Jay Leno's first show back Wednesday.
Robin Williams will be David Letterman's first guest upon the return of his... more
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Jay Leno, the host of The Tonight Show, joined his NBC colleague, Conan OBrien, in assuring the nonwriting staff of his show that he would pay their salaries for this week. The staff was laid off last week by NBC because the shows have been out of production since the strike by the Writers Guild of America.Jay Leno, the host of The Tonight Show, joined his NBC colleague, Conan OBrien,... more
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They left with an early Christmas bonus check, and no guarantee they would be back when the strike was over, just a "If your services are needed, we will contact you.
That blows. Well at least they got the bonuses. They left with an early Christmas bonus check, and no guarantee they would be back... more
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Fred Thompson announces his candidacy for president on Jay Lenos Tonight Show.
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Homer Simpson fills in for Jay Leno and proves that not even The Simpsons can make The Tonight Show funny. As Homer would say, "Booooring."Homer Simpson fills in for Jay Leno and proves that not even The Simpsons can make The... more
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