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SAME JOKE!
Does George Michael getting caught looking for crack in a public restroom sound familiar? Well, so do these jokes about it!
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at current.com/infomania. Does George Michael getting caught looking for crack in a public restroom sound familiar? Well, so do these jokes about it! ... more -
Wanda Sykes Tears Into GOP, Palin (VIDEO)
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 get, but last night on The Tonight Show, Sykes d... more
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SAME JOKE!
The late night talk shows had a long weekend to make sense of Palin-mania, and they all came up with the... SAME JOKE! That and (nothing) more in this week’s installment of “SAME JOKE!”
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at current.com/infomania. The late night talk shows had a long weekend to make sense of Palin-mania, and they all came up with the... SAME JOKE! That and (noth... more -
Leno asks McCain how many houses he has, McCain answers with POW Status
While Ted Kennedy, Michelle Obama and the Obama's daughters were wowing Denver at the DNC, John McCain was sitting down with Jay Leno and bringing up his years as a POW at unexpected moments.
Making light of McCain's inability to put a number on his real estate holdings last week, Leno joked with the Republican nominee that, "for one million dollars, how many houses do you have?"
Rather than reply with either a real answer or a similarly light-hearted joke, McCain brought up his POW status.
"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..."
Click the link for video of the exchange. While Ted Kennedy, Michelle Obama and the Obama's daughters were wowing Denver at the DNC, John McCain was sitting down with Jay ... more -
a noun, a verb, and POW
is this going to be what we hear every time someone asks John McCain a simple question?
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McCain, Leno Trade Jibes
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 "Tonight" show host Jay Leno, with his age and houses the ma... more -
When President Bush Talks To God
Singer 'Bright Eyes" performs on the Tonight Show a little while ago. Back when the American public was starting to turn against Bush. Singer 'Bright Eyes" performs on the Tonight Show a little while ago. Back when the American public was starting to turn aga... more
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Robin Williams “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”
Robin talks about Obama and Clinton . . .
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They said that? Late night TV's top 5 moments
People brings us the funniest late night TV moments from the past week! From Conan to Jay, you never know what to expect from those crazy late night cats! Check it out! People brings us the funniest late night TV moments from the past week! From Conan to Jay, you never know what to expect from those c... more
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Leno to Paul: 'You should be kicking someone's ass right now'
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 the New Hampshire primary, Republican presidentia... more
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Ron Paul on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
While watching the Fox debate Jay Leno asked "Where's Ron Paul?" Wanting to find out what happened he invited Ron Paul to the Tonight Show to find out what happened. While watching the Fox debate Jay Leno asked "Where's Ron Paul?" Wanting to find out what happened he invited Ron Paul ... more
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Jay Leno is in T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Mr. Leno could face disciplinary action from the WGA for writing his monologue.
Leno met with WGA West President Patric Verrone to discuss his decision to write his own monologue. During the meeting Leno was told that writing the monologue constituted a violation of WGA strike rules.
Did the other hosts "write" or just talk? I mean what do they mean by "write"? They all came back on air. If you just made it up in your head would that have been okay, or, is it the preparation that is most important. I am sure they all didn't just go on their shows and not say anything funny, or anything at all. Mr. Leno could face disciplinary action from the WGA for writing his monologue. ... more -
Leno and Conan win round one!
Overcoming great odds (not having their striking writers) Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien won Wednesday night's Nielsen battle against their "fully staffed talk-show rivals" David Letterman and Craig Ferguson. Overcoming great odds (not having their striking writers) Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien won Wednesday night's Nielsen battle ag... more
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Letterman returns Wednesday with WGA's praise; Leno to return without it.
A showdown between late-night rivals will be fought on television screens this Wednesday.
Immediately after the writers began striking in November, Letterman and Leno went to reruns.
New episodes start this week, but under different conditions. David Letterman recently made a special agreement with the WGA to allow him to shoot new episodes. He was able to make these arrangements because he owns the production company. Now that Letterman has secured WGA's approval, his shows can feature scripted comedy routines and his famous Top 10 list. WGA approval also makes him more likely to have guests that are members of the Screen Actors Guild.
Things don't look as promising for Leno, who normally brings in more audiences. Leno is returning without the WGA's approval, which means that he will have fewer guests and will have to do without scripted comedy.
Letterman also cut a deal for "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." A showdown between late-night rivals will be fought on television screens this Wednesday. ... more -
David Letterman's first guest: Robin Williams
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 "Late Show" on CBS Wednesday. ... more -
Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien Set to Resume Their Shows
Both Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien will be back on the air starting January 2nd, whether or not the Writers Guild strike is over. It would mean putting on their shows without their writers, but apparently opposition from the Guild has eased on the late nite performers since they began paying the salaries of their non-writer staff members.
YAY for late nite TV coming back...I wonder how funny the monologues and little skits will be without the writers tho. Both Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien will be back on the air starting January 2nd, whether or not the Writers Guild strike is over. I... more -
In Your Face Leno!
So everybody by now has heard that Leno and Conan are coming back to T.V. sans their original writers, but have you heard about the sweetheart deal Dave Letterman is cooking up? Since he owns his show independently from CBS, his production company Worldwide Pants is negotiating an interim deal with the WGA that allows the Late Show host and his writers to return to the airwaves during the strike because it doesn't involve CBS. Somewhere the ghost of Larry "Bud" Melman is smiling. So everybody by now has heard that Leno and Conan are coming back to T.V. sans their original writers, but have you heard about the sw... more
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Jay and Conan to Return to TV...With or Without Writers
NBC officially announced today that its two late-night stars, Jay Leno and Conan O?Brien, will return to the air on Jan. 2 even if the strike against networks and studios by entertainment writers is not resolved by then. NBC officially announced today that its two late-night stars, Jay Leno and Conan O?Brien, will return to the air on Jan. 2 even if the... more
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Leno to Pay Salaries of Staff Members
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, in assuring the nonwriting staff of his show that h... more
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Writers' strike hits Leno staff
TV network NBC confirmed the job losses without providing further details as to how many people had been affected.
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