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TARGET AND THE CW PRESENT GOSSIP GIRL STYLE (Read More)

UNPRECEDENTED TWEET-PEATS OF “FRINGE” AND “GLEE” TO AIR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, ON FOX (Read More)

“GLEE: THE MUSIC, VOLUME 1” IN STORES NOVEMBER 3       (Read More)

THE COMPETITION HEATS UP AS THE FOUR REMAINING FAMILIES HAVE THEIR SIGHTS ON THE $250,000 PRIZE ON "THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD," SUNDAY, SEPT. 6       (Read More)

FOX AND ANIBOOM WANT YOU TO HELP CHOOSE FOX’S NEXT ANIMATED HOLIDAY HIT       (Read More)

FOX AND ANIBOOM WANT YOU TO HELP CHOOSE FOX’S NEXT ANIMATED HOLIDAY HIT       (Read More)

THE VIEW SEASON PREMIERE       (Read More)

DISNEY TO ACQUIRE MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT       (Read More)

BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST ERIC CLAPTON TO PERFORM "SPACE IS THE PLACE" ON "THE JAY LENO SHOW" SEPTEMBER 17       (Read More)

FORMER BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR TO MAKE HIS FIRST VISIT TO CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," TUESDAY, SEPT. 8       (Read More)

"THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O'BRIEN" LISTINGS       (Read More)

UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"       (Read More)

ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE       (Read More)

UPCOMING GUESTS ON "THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON"       (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'       (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Ways to Irritate Dick Cheney"       (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Ways the Show Has Changed Since 1993"       (Read More)

TARGET AND THE CW PRESENT GOSSIP GIRL STYLE

Los Angeles, Ca., September 1st, 2009.               In preparation for the season premiere of Gossip Girl, on Monday, Sept. 14, Target and The CW team up to present Gossip Girl Style, featuring a video series by Costume Designer Eric Daman. The promotion offers an exclusive view at what goes into putting together the looks of the Gossip Girl women. Viewers can currently see Eric Daman discuss Blair’s and Serena’s style at http://cwtv.com/cw-video/gossip-girl//style/.

Additionally, the promotion features a widget that users can add to their favorite social networking site. Users will also find links to preview the Anna Sui fashion line hitting Target Stores on September 13.

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UNPRECEDENTED TWEET-PEATS OF “FRINGE” AND “GLEE” TO AIR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, ON FOX

Los Angeles, Ca., August 31st, 2009.               In a broadcast first, FOX is hosting two nights of on-screen Twitter updates with talent during special “tweet-peats” of FRINGE on Thursday, Sept. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and GLEE on Friday, Sept. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). During the episodes, viewers will have the opportunity to follow the cast and producers’ tweets – both online via Twitter and on-air via a lower-third scroll. They will provide commentary about the episode, answer fan questions, reveal behind-the-scenes secrets and offer exclusive insights on the upcoming season.

Fans should sign up now at HYPERLINK "http://www.twitter.com/"twitter.com to follow the cast/producers (individual Twitter Usernames are noted below). Then on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 9:00 PM ET/PT, viewers can follow the FRINGE event at HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/FRINGEonFOX"twitter.com/FRINGEonFOX. Viewers wishing to follow the cast of GLEE should join the event at "http://twitter.com/GLEEonFOX"twitter.com/GLEEonFOX on Friday, Sept. 4 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Fans have the chance to interact with the cast and producers by replying to any of their tweets. Also, fans should remember to use #FRINGE or #GLEE in their tweets so they can be easily found.

Cast and producers tweeting during the east and west coast broadcasts include:

From FRINGE (Thursday, Sept. 3, 9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT):

Participant                                                         Twitter Username             User Profile Link

Jeff Pinkner, Executive Producer (ET/PT)             @jpfringe                      HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/jpfringe" http://twitter.com/jpfringe

J.H. Wyman, Executive Producer (ET/PT)            @jwfringe                     HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/jwfringe" http://twitter.com/jwfringe

Josh Jackson, “Peter Bishop” (ET)                  @peterbishop2 HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/peterbishop2" http://twitter.com/peterbishop2

John Noble, “Walter Bishop” (ET)                  @labdad1                     HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/labdad1" http://twitter.com/labdad1

From GLEE (Friday, Sept. 4, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT):

Participant            Twitter Username            User Profile Link

Lea Michele, “Rachel Berry” (ET)                  @msleamichele HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/msleamichele" http://twitter.com/msleamichele

Kevin McHale, “Artie Abrams” (ET)                  @druiddude                   HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/druiddude" http://twitter.com/druiddude

Mark Salling, “Puck” (ET)                    @mark_salling HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/mark_salling" http://twitter.com/mark_salling

Cory Monteith, “Finn Hudson” (PT)                  @frankenteen                HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/frankenteen" http://twitter.com/frankenteen

Amber Riley, “Mercedes” (PT)             @msamberriley           HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/msamberriley" http://twitter.com/msamberriley

Chris Colfer, “Kurt Hummel” (PT)                  @chriscolfer                  HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/chriscolfer" http://twitter.com/chriscolfer



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“GLEE: THE MUSIC, VOLUME 1” IN STORES NOVEMBER 3

New York, N.Y., August 31, 2009.               On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Columbia Records and Twentieth Century Fox Television will release “Glee: The Music, Volume 1,” the first in a series of soundtracks that feature some of the music heard in the first season of the critically acclaimed series premiering Wednesday, Sept. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. “Glee: The Music, Volume 1” will feature spectacular renditions of several chart-topping hits, including Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.” (See below for full track listing).

GLEE has been heralded for its high-spirited musical numbers, incredibly talented cast and infectiously witty writing. A special preview episode of GLEE aired in May on FOX and sparked a frenzy of praise from critics and fans alike. The cast’s incredible version of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” immediately shot right to No. 1 on the iTunes charts. To see your favorite performances and more from the preview, tune in to a special director’s cut of the pilot Wednesday, Sept. 2 (8:58-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Performances in the upcoming season premiere include “Gold Digger” (Kanye West), “Push It” (Salt-N-Pepa), “Take a Bow” (Rihanna), “I Say a Little Prayer” (Burt Bacharach), “Le Freak” (Chic) and “All By Myself” (Eric Carmen). After the season premiere debuted at Comic-Con 2009, the Los Angeles Times reported “…the reception was enthusiastic. That was especially true for two musical numbers, covers of Kanye West’s ‘Gold Digger’ and Salt-N-Pepa’s ‘Push It,’ which became a showstopper in the episode.” The Examiner went on to champion another performance from this screening saying Lea Michele “brought the curtain and the house down to deafening applause” with her version of Rihanna’s “Take a Bow.” Select tracks from each episode will be available for purchase on iTunes and other digital retailers on a weekly basis.

The press continues to talk about what an important part the music in GLEE plays in making it such an outstanding show. New York Newsday said “it’s the music that makes ‘GLEE’ a gleeful delight.” From The Police to Usher to Broadway, there’s something for everyone. The Washington Post highlighted the show’s diversity by saying “one of the show’s major pluses is that the music performed isn’t confined to the latest tuneless melodies.” And USA Today went on to thank FOX for introducing “a little song, a little dance and some much needed diversity.”

GLEE follows an optimistic teacher, WILL SCHUESTER (Matthew Morrison), who – against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach – attempts to save McKinley High’s Glee Club from obscurity, while helping a group of aspiring underdogs realize their true star potential. It’s a tall order when the brightest stars of the group include KURT (Chris Colfer), a soprano who hits a high note in fashion; MERCEDES (Amber Riley), a larger-than-life diva with a voice to match; ARTIE (Kevin McHale), a geeky guitarist who rocks and rolls; and TINA (Jenna Ushkowitz), a punk rocker who hides behind her stutter and blue hair extensions.

Will’s only hope lies with two true talents: RACHEL BERRY (Lea Michele), a self-proclaimed star who is convinced that MySpace and show choir and are her tickets to fame; and FINN HUDSON (Cory Monteith), the popular high school quarterback with movie star looks who must protect his reputation from his holier-than-thou girlfriend and “Cheerios” head cheerleader, QUINN (Dianna Agron), and his arrogant football teammate, PUCK (Mark Salling).

Will is determined to do whatever it takes to make Glee great again, but his only ally is fellow teacher and germaphobe EMMA PILLSBURY (Jayma Mays). Everyone else around him thinks he’s nuts – from his tough-as-nails wife TERRI SCHUESTER (Jessalyn Gilsig) to McKinley’s scheming cheerleading coach SUE SYLVESTER (Jane Lynch) – but he’s out to prove them wrong.

The full track listing for “Glee: The Music, Volume 1” is as follows:

“Don’t Stop Believin’”

“Can’t Fight This Feeling”

“Gold Digger”

“Take a Bow”

“Bust Your Windows”

“Taking Chances”

“Alone”

“Maybe This Time”

“Somebody to Love”

“Hate On Me”

“No Air”

“You Keep Me Hangin’ On”

“Keep Holding On”

“Bust a Move”

“Sweet Caroline”

“Dancing with Myself”

“Defying Gravity”

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THE COMPETITION HEATS UP AS THE FOUR REMAINING FAMILIES HAVE THEIR SIGHTS ON THE $250,000 PRIZE ON "THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD," SUNDAY, SEPT. 6

Los Angeles, Ca., August 31st, 2009.               "Box Lunch" - The competition intensifies as the four remaining families have their sights on the $250,000 prize, on THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Sunday, Sept. 6 (8:58:30-9:59:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

            The remaining families are thrilled when a crane drops a care package for all to enjoy. One father relishes the bonding time he has with his daughter. In a challenge, the neighbors are given a unique way to clean their clothes. With so few families left in the game, everyone feels vulnerable at the Neighborhood Meeting, and, ultimately, another family is kicked out of the game.

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FOX AND ANIBOOM WANT YOU TO HELP CHOOSE FOX’S NEXT ANIMATED HOLIDAY HIT

Los Angeles, Ca., September 2nd, 2009.               Fox Broadcasting Company and 20^th Century Fox Television, along with Aniboom, the world’s first virtual animation studio, have kicked off the voting period of the FOX-Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge, the search to find the next great FOX animated holiday TV special. Since the contest launched in May, hundreds of animated shorts that celebrate holidays ranging from Christmas and Halloween to Earth Day and Groundhog Day have been submitted. From now through September 30, animation fans everywhere have the opportunity to vote for their favorite entry online at HYPERLINK "http://www.aniboom.com/fox" www.aniboom.com/fox.

Following the voting period, a panel composed of FOX executives will select four finalists, and one Viewer’s Choice finalist will be chosen based on audience response on the contest’s website. Each of the five finalists will receive a prize of $5,000, while the grand prize winner will receive an additional $10,000 and a FOX development deal, with the potential to air their winning work on FOX, FOX.com and other FOX-affiliated websites. FOX and Aniboom will reveal the five finalists in early November and then announce the grand prize winner in mid-November.

Since its inception, Aniboom has successfully executed many short-form animation contests whose winners have gone on to create animation for large corporations and media outlets. Previously, Aniboom partnered with music superstars Radiohead to create music videos for the band’s recent album, “In Rainbows.”

For complete official rules, eligibility restrictions and other information, please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.aniboom.com/fox" www.aniboom.com/fox.

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THE VIEW SEASON PREMIERE

New York, N.Y., August 31st, 2009.               ABC Daytime's "The View" returns for a new season TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 with a host of exciting new features and viewer opportunities. "The focus of the 2009-10 season of 'The View' is to make the show more interactive with a less formal, more contemporary feel" said Bill Geddie, executive producer. "The end result will be a show that is raw, while still being relevant," he added. The new season will concentrate more heavily on cross promotional opportunities with the show's official website at abc.com/theview. Digital camcorder-taped pieces with the individual co-hosts, exclusive backstage access -- including interviews with guests, co-hosts and the staff (known to the viewing audience as "The View Crew") -- prior to the live broadcast will all become an integral part of the daily programming. "The show's website will be as inclusive and as varied as the show itself," said Geddie.

Audience involvement continues to play a pivotal role. While the in-studio audience will now announce who is on the program in the show's "cold open" and close the show, at-home viewers will have the unique opportunity to submit videos with questions for guests, hosts and even suggest 'Hot Topics'; receive exclusive "backstage passes" that allow them access to events being filmed for the show; pick topics of interest to them, and appear on the show via Skype(r). Additionally, Skype will be used for special guest appearances.

"We will go back to showcasing the green room during the live broadcasts. It was always designed to be a part of the show," said Geddie.

Video exclusives currently featured on the website such as "What I'm Wearing" with Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Geddie's daily video blog series entitled "An Inside View," and exit interviews with celebrities and guests leaving the studio will become regular features on "The View." The show has developed "ViewTube," used to brand anything featured on the show filmed outside the studio walls. "There will be more emphasis on behind-the-scenes, comedy and overall spontaneity," said Geddie.

A number of new segments will roll out during the new season, including surprise 'Hot Topics,' a reality TV roundup and returning favorites like "Joy's Month in ReVIEW."

In October, "The View" will unveil a series of Halloween treats (or perhaps tricks?) all leading up to their 13th Halloween show, Friday, Oct. 30. It's going to be a Halloween like you've never, ever seen before on "The View."

Guests

Rod Blagojevich, the indicted former governor of Illinois, makes his second guest appearance on ABC's "The View," live on September 9, where he'll be joined by his wife, Patti Blagojevich, for an exclusive joint interview. Mr. Blagojevich will be promoting his highly anticipated forthcoming book, "The Governor."

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is the featured guest on Friday,
Sept. 11, marking the eight-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks. This is Mr. Giuliani's only daytime television talk show appearance.

Guest co-hosts

The guest co-hosts for the first six weeks will receive digital camcorders to record their feelings about co-hosting the show, allowing for promotional opportunities on-air and online.

Meghan McCain, daughter of former GOP presidential candidate John McCain, is scheduled to guest co-host Sept. 9 and 10, followed by Kate Gosselin on Sept. 14 and15, La Toya Jackson on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18 and former Fox News Channel anchor E.D. Hill on Sept. 23-24.

Viewers will be treated to a reworked show open (featuring a new graphics package) with a variety of words that express the diverse subject matter discussed on "The View." The current set will be revamped with a vibrant new color theme.

"The View's" Season Premiere airs live on ABC, SEPTEMBER 8 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET). Through Sept. 4, viewers can visit the show's official website at ABC.com/theview for a countdown of the Top 10 most outrageous and talked-about moments from last season. Plus the site now features an up-to-the-minute online clock to count down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the launch of the new season.

"The View" features Daytime Emmy(r) Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It's the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. Since its launch, "The View" has received 28 Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show host honoring Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. Daytime Emmy Award history was made on Aug. 30, 2009 when the hosts of "The View" were awarded the Emmy for "Outstanding Talk Show Host.," It was the first time in the 36 year history of NATAS that multiple hosts were bestowed that honor in this category. "The View" has received 11 consecutive nominations for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show and 12 consecutive nominations for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Visit "The View" on the Web at abc.com/theview.

The program is broadcast in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound, and is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on the ABC Digital Full Episode Player at ABC.com. "The View" is produced by ABC Daytime and Ms. Walters' Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for "The Barbara Walters Specials." "The View" is directed by Mark Gentile. Musical performances produced and directed by Mark Gentile.

Scheduled guests for the week of Sept. 7-11 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, SEPT. 7 (OAD: 6/19/09) -- "'The View': Special Edition": A Day of Comedy with George Lopez; Mario Cantone and Lewis Black.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 -- "The View" returns live with co-hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Sherri Shepherd.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 -- Guest co-host Meghan McCain; Rod Blagojevich (author, "The Governor") is joined by his wife, Patti Blagojevich, for an exclusive interview; model/actress Cindi Crawford.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 -- Guest co-host Meghan McCain; Juliette Binoche ("Paris"); Russell Brand (host, "MTV Music Video Awards").

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 - Former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; Misha Barton ("The Beautiful Life"); back-to-school fashions from Avril Lavigne's new clothing line.

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DISNEY TO ACQUIRE MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT

Burbank, Ca. and New York, N.Y., August 31, 2009.               Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.

Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on August 28, 2009, Marvel shareholders would receive a total of $30 per share in cash plus approximately 0.745 Disney shares for each Marvel share they own. At closing, the amount of cash and stock will be adjusted if necessary so that the total value of the Disney stock issued as merger consideration based on its trading value at that time is not less than 40% of the total merger consideration.
Based on the closing price of Disney stock on Friday, August 28, the transaction value is $50 per Marvel share or approximately $4 billion.

"This transaction combines Marvel's strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney's creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories," said Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. "Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney."

"We believe that adding Marvel to Disney's unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation," Iger said.

"Disney is the perfect home for Marvel's fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses," said Ike Perlmutter, Marvel's Chief Executive Officer. "This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney's tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world."

Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters. Mr. Perlmutter will oversee the Marvel properties, and will work directly with Disney's global lines of business to build and further integrate Marvel's properties.

The Boards of Directors of Disney and Marvel have each approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, effectiveness of a registration statement with respect to Disney shares issued in the transaction and other customary closing conditions. The agreement will require the approval of Marvel shareholders. Marvel was advised on the transaction by BofA Merrill Lynch.

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BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST ERIC CLAPTON TO PERFORM "SPACE IS THE PLACE" ON "THE JAY LENO SHOW" SEPTEMBER 17

Burbank, Ca., August 26th, 2009.               On September 17, Jay Leno will welcome Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers with special guest Eric Clapton to "The Jay Leno Show" (Monday-Friday, 10-11 p.m. ET) to continue the show's unique musical pairings. They will play "Space Is The Place," from Hornsby's forthcoming Verve release, Levitate.

Hornsby, a 13-time Grammy nominee and three-time Grammy winner, adds to his accomplished body of work with the new album, set for release September 15. The release is Hornsby's first studio album co-credited to his longstanding touring band The Noisemakers.
Hornsby's 10 albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide and have solidified his status as a highly sought after collaborator. In addition to his own work, Hornsby has appeared on over 100 records including releases by Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Chaka Khan, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson and more.

"The Jay Leno Show" is the first network entertainment program to be stripped across primetime, marking a new era in television. The show will feature topical humor, newsmakers, celebrity guests, correspondents and more comedy in the 10 o'clock hour including Headlines and Jaywalking.

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FORMER BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR TO MAKE HIS FIRST VISIT TO CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," TUESDAY, SEPT. 8

New York, N.Y. September 2nd, 2009.               Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will make his first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Tuesday, Sept. 8 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

            Prime Minster of Great Britain from May 1997 to June 2007, Blair is currently working on a host of projects and global issues. He has started the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, which promotes respect and understanding between the major religions and makes the case for faith as a force for good in the modern world. In fact, on Sept. 9, Blair will begin the second year of a three-year teaching engagement at Yale University as part of the "Faith and Globalization Initiative," a collaboration with Yale University's Divinity School, School of Management and his Faith Foundation.

           In the Middle East, Blair is the "Quartet Representative" for the United States, United Nations, European Union and Russia, working with the Palestinians to prepare for statehood as part of the international community's effort to secure peace in the region. Blair also continues be an advocate on issues in Africa and has on-going governance projects in Rwanda and Sierra Leone, with a team of his staff working full-time in both countries. One of the first international leaders to bring the matter of climate change to the forefront, Blair is leading the "Breaking the Climate Deadlock Initiative," through which he is working with world leaders to develop the framework for a new and comprehensive international climate policy.

            Also visiting the LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8 will be Emmy Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies, who stars in the new CBS drama series "The Good Wife," which premieres on the Network Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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"THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O'BRIEN" LISTINGS

Thursday, September 3: Sandra Bullock and comedian Gina Yashere

Friday, September 4: Jennifer Connelly

Monday, September 7: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne and musical guest Eric Hutchinson

Tuesday, September 8: Kate Beckinsale, Richard Lewis, Dhani Harrison

Wednesday, September 9: Features musical guest Reba McEntire

Thursday, September 10: Dennis Quaid and musical guest Paolo Nutini

Friday, September 11: Antonio Banderas, Bill Hader and musical guest Chris Cornell

Monday, September 14: Charlize Theron, Ted Danson and musical guest Dave Matthews Band

Tuesday, September 15: Jennifer Aniston and musical guest Phoenix

Wednesday, September 16: Aaron Eckhart, Michael Strahan and musical guest Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Thursday, September 17: Megan Fox, Louis CK and a performance by Louis CK

Friday, September 18: Courtney Cox, Stuntman Steven Ho and musical guest Nelly Furtado

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"

Thursday, Sept. 3                     Actor Billy Crystal; musical guest John Fogerty

Friday, Sept. 4                         Actor Neil Patrick Harris from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother" and host of the "61^st Primetime Emmy Awards"; comedian Steve Mazan; musical guests Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros

Monday, Sept. 7                      Actor Tracy Morgan; actress Leslie Mann; musical guest Diane Birch

Tuesday, Sept. 8                  Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair; actress Julianna Margulies from the new CBS drama series "The Good Wife"

Wednesday, Sept. 9                 Musician Jay-Z; style guru Martha Stewart; musical guest George Jones

Thursday, Sept. 10               Actor Matt Damon; animal expert Jack Hanna; a Top Ten List presented by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler

Friday, Sept. 11                       Actor Michael Douglas; actress Leighton Meester; musical guest Kid Cudi

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ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

September 3
1. Kathie Lee Gifford (Just When I Thought I'd Dropped My Last Egg: Life and Other Calamities) 2. Actor Milo Ventimiglia ("Gamer") 3. Musical guest R. Kelly

September 4
1. Actor Gerard Butler ("Citizen Game") 2. Interior Designer Nate Berkus ("The Nate Berkus Line" on HSN) 3. Musical guest Maxwell performs from Boston for the Samsung Summer Krush Concert Series

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON "THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON"

Thursday, Sept. 3                 Actress Carrie Fisher; actor Ron Livingston

Friday, Sept. 4                         Actress Radha Mitchell; actor DJ Qualls

Monday, Sept. 7                      Talk and performance with Juliette Lewis; actor Alex O'Loughlin from the CBS drama series "Three Rivers"

Tuesday, Sept. 8                      Actor Neil Patrick Harris from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother" and host of the 61^st Primetime Emmy® Awards; music by Spencer Day

Wednesday, Sept. 9             Actor Danny DeVito; actress Audrey Tautou

Thursday, Sept. 10               Actress Kate Beckinsale; fashion editor Andre Leon Talley

Friday, Sept. 11                    Drew Carey host of the CBS game show "The Price is Right"; actress Mindy Kaling

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LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'

Thursday, September 3 - Show 0104 - Guests include Jason Bateman, Ashlee Simpson, musical guest SHADOWS FALL

Friday, September 4 - Show 0105 - Guests include Bob Costas, Jamie Lynn Sigler, musical guest PET SHOP BOYS

Monday, September 7 - Show 0090 - Guests include Adam Sandler and Jimmy Buffett

Tuesday, September 8 - Show 0106 - Guests include Elijah Wood and musical guest JOHN FOGERTY

Wednesday, September 9 - Show 0107 - Guests include Queen Latifah, Ed Westwick, and musical guest QUEEN LATIFAH

Thursday, September 10 - Show 0108 - Guests include Tyler Perry, Amber Tamblyn, and Mario Batali

Friday, September 11 - Show 0109 - Guests include Russell Brand, Kaitlin Olson and musical guest GEORGE JONES

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Ways to Irritate Dick Cheney"

As presented on the Monday, August 31 broadcast

10.       Try to talk to him before he's had his morning heart attack.

9.         Don't have weapons of mass destruction he keeps saying you had.

8.         Reveal plot spoilers before he's had a chance to watch "Gossip Girl."

7.         Leave the lights on in the dungeon - "You think I'm made of money?!?"

6.         "Accidentally" throw out tub of Crisco he was saving for lunch.

5.         Call him "Ricky."

4.         Beat him in a sneering contest.

3.         Replace Lipitor with refreshing Mentos.

2.         At dinner ask, "Who's got a good hunting accident story?"

1.         Irritate Cheney? No, he's a pretty laid back dude.

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Ways the Show Has Changed Since 1993"

As presented on the Friday, August 28 broadcast

10.       Now do the bulk of my drinking after the show.

9.         People used to pretend to like me. Now they pretend to tolerate me.

8.         Global warming has raised theater temperature to 38 degrees.

7.         I lost 280 pounds with Deal-a-Meal.

6.         Crazy lady we used to piss off: Madonna. Now crazy lady we piss off: Sarah Palin.

5.         Audience is here to see if I drop dead on stage.

4.         Dwindling amount of hate mail; burgeoning amount of hate e-mail.

3.         Every 10 minutes someone is dropping a flashlight.

2.         Used to talk with sexiest women in the world. Now I interview Artie Lange.

1.         Emmy Awards replaced with Fire Dave rallies.

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