Tag Archives: Talk Shows

Ann Coulter Spot Pulled from the Today Show

Ann Coulter is a conservative Christian political commentator, columnist, author, and talk show guest who uh-hum, occasionally rubs people the wrong way. And, by “occasionally,” I mean most of the time. Her past controversies have included saying Canada sent troops to Vietnam (they didn’t), criticizing some of the widows of 9/11 (whom she called “broads” who are millionaires and insinuated they enjoyed their husband’s deaths), saying of the Muslim nations “We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity,” and saying the U.S. would be a better country “if women did not vote” because if only … Continue reading →

TV News: Late Night Laughfest Continues and Grammy Winner Gets Soapy

Oh Jimmy, Jimmy. It looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of Jimmy Fallon in the near future. Word has it that the former “Saturday Night Live” regular just signed a deal with NBC to take over for Conan O’Brien when he succeeds Jay Leno next year. For months the buzz surrounding Fallon’s move to the “Late Night” chair has been growing louder. Now, finally, it appears the brass at NBC is preparing to make an official announcement about the deal. A few days ago The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both published articles that said the network execs would … Continue reading →

Writers’ Strike Update

You’ll be watching a “Tonight Show” rerun on Monday if last-ditch talks don’t yield favorable results in the stalemate between film and TV writers and media companies. Right now picketers are preparing signs and strike sheets in New York and Los Angeles. However, according to news reports, both sides agreed to meet with a federal mediator on Sunday in a last-ditch effort to avoid an all out strike that would send thousands of writers to the picket line. But, given the current state of affairs (negotiations between the two parties began in July and were joined this week by a … Continue reading →

How A Writers’ Strike Could Affect Your Favorite TV Shows

For those of you who have better things to worry about… Talks between Hollywood writers and producers have stalled. Translation: Your favorite TV shows could be disappearing in the weeks to come if a settlement is not reached. According to leaders for the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA), a strike could happen as early as tomorrow if enough members decide NOT to work without a contract while a deal is being hammered out. WGA members’ contracts expired last night. Earlier in the day talks between the writers from your favorite television shows and show producers ended abruptly with both sides … Continue reading →

“Tomorrow” Host Tom Snyder Dies

When I was growing up, I loved to watch “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” But, if you really wanted to watch something edgy, you tuned into “The Tomorrow Show” with Tom Snyder. Snyder, a last night television pioneer, died yesterday from complications due to leukemia. He was 71 years old. Snyder hosted “The Tomorrow Show” from 1973 until 1981. He was known for his casual interview style (he smoking during most of his show – something that would be unheard of nowadays) and his hearty laugh as well as his provocative guests and subject matters. He had many memorable … Continue reading →

Megan Mullally’s New Career

I always enjoyed watching Will & Grace and was sad to see it end this year. I loved how Megan Mullally’s character Karen grew over the years. Oh sure, I know her character was crass and rude, but then so was one of my other all time favorite television characters – Archie Bunker. It seemed that no matter what Karen did or said, people still loved her because deep down, she did care about her friends. Megan won two Emmys playing Karen Walker (her last was won just last week), but now she is embarking on a new career – … Continue reading →

Montel Williams: Valiant Talk Show Host

Born on July 3, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, Montel Brian Hank Williams is one of a set of triplets. After graduating high school in 1974, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in his hometown where his father, Herman Wiliiams, Jr., served as fire chief. He became what is known as a “mustang” (an enlisted service member who becomes an officer). After six months of service, he was promoted twice, and in 1975 he became the first black Marine selected to the Naval academy Preparatory School. Upon graduation, one year later, he received a presidential appointment to the United … Continue reading →