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“MADtv” CELEBRATES LAST LAUGH THIS MAY ON FOX      Now in its 14th year, MADtv will air its 326th and final original episode in May 2009.          (Read More)

'30 ROCK' STAR ALEC BALDWIN JOINS ROSIE O'DONNELL FOR HER UPCOMING NBC VARIETY SPECIAL 'ROSIE LIVE'          Alec Baldwin, star of NBC's "30 Rock" is set to appear on Rosie O'Donnell's upcoming NBC variety special "Rosie Live".       (Read More)

"CSI: NY" CELEBRATES 100 EPISODES WITH A LIST OF 100 CLASSIC NEW YORK ONE-LINERS FROM THE PAST FIVE SEASONS            As CSI: NY celebrates 100 episodes; it's time to look back at 100 of the best one-liners from the past five seasons.      (Read More)

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'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' ADDS TWO TO CAST            NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has its own post-election "transition team" gearing up as the show begins adding new faces.       (Read More)

 

NBC.COM HAS LAUNCHED THE NEXT CHAPTER OF 'HEROES: EVOLUTIONS'           NBC.com has launched a new, exclusive interactive story for the third season of "Heroes: Evolutions".       (Read More)

KENDRA WILKINSON, KIM KARDASHIAN, HEIDI MONTAG AND SPENCER PRATT TO GUEST STAR ON "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER"          Television personalities Kim Kardashian ("Keeping Up With the Kardashians"), Kendra Wilkinson ("The Girls Next Door") and Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt ("The Hills") will guest star on an episode of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER.       (Read More)

BEYONCÉ, TONY BENNETT, NEIL BOYD, JONAS BROTHERS, HARRY CONNICK JR., DAVID COOK, ROSIE O'DONNELL AND THE BROADWAY KIDS, FAITH HILL, RASCAL FLATTS, AND SOLANGE KNOWLES KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR NBC'S 11TH ANNUAL 'CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER'           NBC kicks off the holiday season on Wednesday, December 3 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree during the 11th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast.        (Read More)

DISNEY-ABC TELEVISION GROUP'S CASTING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES A NEW INITIATIVE AS PART OF ITS 22nd ACTORS SHOWCASE SUPPORTING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE TALENT          11 Actors to Perform in Los Angeles for Industry and Network Executives on November 19 As part of its continuing effort to find and develop culturally and ethnically diverse talent and actors with disabilities.        (Read More)

MULTI-GRAMMY(R) AWARD WINNER MARIAH CAREY IS SET TO PERFORM AND LL COOL J AND TAYLOR SWIFT ARE SET TO CO-HOST ON "THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! -- COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(R)" TO BE BROADCAST LIVE DEC. 3                      Five-time GRAMMY Award winner Mariah Carey will perform and two-time GRAMMY Award winner LL Cool J and 50th GRAMMY Award nominee Taylor Swift will co-host on THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE.         (Read More)

NBC SIGNS EXCLUSIVE ONE-YEAR TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH HILARY DUFF TO STAR IN HER OWN SERIES FROM UNIVERSAL MEDIA STUDIOS             NBC has signed popular singer-actress Hilary Duff (“Lizzie McGuire,” “Metamorphosis”) to a one-year, exclusive, talent and development deal to star in her own series, it was announced today by Teri Weinberg, Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment.         (Read More)

SUPERSTAR MILEY CYRUS PERFORMS ON THE SEASON FINALE OF "DANCING WITH THE STARS"                      Miley Cyrus gets set to rock the ballroom as another exciting season of "Dancing with the Stars" comes to a close, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.         (Read More)

CBS Sports has announced its college football game for Friday, Nov. 28 (2:30-6:00 PM, ET)                      On Saturday, Nov. 29 CBS Sports broadcasts a college football doubleheader.         (Read More)

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

ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE         (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'         (Read More)

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

ON THE VIEW         (Read More)

QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S' 'WEEKEND UPDATE WITH SETH MEYERS'         (Read More)

QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'         (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Signs You're Watching a Bad Spy Film"         (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Highlights of the Dick Cheney/Joe Biden Meeting"         (Read More)

  

“MADtv” CELEBRATES LAST LAUGH THIS MAY ON FOX 

Los Angeles, Ca.,  November 13th, 2008.          FOX has announced the final season of Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series MADtv. Now in its 14th year, MADtv will air its 326th and final original episode in May 2009. MADtv airs Saturdays (11:00 PM-Midnight) on FOX.  

“MADtv has been one of the longest running series in recent television history,” said Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “The fact that this Emmy Award-winning show has been a FOX mainstay in late-night for 14 years is a testament to the creativity and dedication put forth each week by the talented cast, writers and crew. This was a very difficult decision and we would like to give our heartfelt thanks to everyone at MADtv for making us laugh for over 300 irreverent episodes.”

“Fifteen years ago, MADtv was sold to FOX as a multicultural wall-to-wall pop culture parody series, and now it resonates more than ever given our changing nation,” said David Salzman, Executive Producer, MADtv. “We thank everyone at FOX for believing in MADtv for an unprecedented 326 episodes, and particularly applaud the artistry and passion of the most gifted cast, writers and production team anywhere. We hope that the great interest in this show allows it to carry on in the years ahead.”

Since its debut in October 1995, MADtv has earned four Emmy Awards and 41 nominations, as well as many other awards. The politically incorrect, fast-paced late-night series is best known for its signature characters, celebrity impersonations and pop-culture parodies.

The current MADtv cast is Bobby Lee, Keegan-Michael Key, Nicole Parker, Crista Flanagan, Arden Myrin, Johnny Sanchez, Erica Ash, Matt Braunger, Eric Price and Lauren Pritchard. MADtv has also helped launch the careers of several well-known actors and comedians including Michael McDonald, Alex Borstein, Orlando Jones, Mo Collins, Debra Wilson, Frank Caliendo, Artie Lange, Nicole Sullivan, Will Sasso, Stephnie Weir, Aries Spears and others. The Saturday-night staple has featured wildly popular impersonations of Whitney Houston, Connie Chung, Kenny Rogers, Britney Spears, Ellen DeGeneres and Morgan Freeman. Additionally, the series has brought to life scores of hilarious original characters such as “Stuart,” “Coach Hines,” “Ms. Swan,” “Blind Kung Fu Master,” “The Vancome Lady,” “Mrs. Campbell,” “Lorraine,” “Bunifa,” “Reality Check Girls,” “Mofaz,” “Lida and Melina” and “Dot.”

Over the last 14 seasons, MADtv has featured guest appearances by numerous celebrities including Ryan Seacrest, Queen Latifah, Jessica Simpson, Susan Sarandon, Carlos Mencia, Regis Philbin, Neil Patrick Harris, Shakira, Carmen Electra, Nicole Richie, Mandy Moore, Pamela Anderson, LL Cool J, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Tyra Banks, Jessica Alba, Serena Williams, Jay-Z, Halle Berry, Kathy Bates, Don Cheadle, Rebecca Romijn, Missy Elliott and Jeff Probst, among others.

 

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'30 ROCK' STAR ALEC BALDWIN JOINS ROSIE O'DONNELL FOR HER UPCOMING NBC VARIETY SPECIAL 'ROSIE LIVE'

Universal City, Ca., November 18, 2008.          Alec Baldwin, star of NBC's "30 Rock" is set to appear on Rosie O'Donnell's upcoming NBC variety special "Rosie Live", on Wednesday, November 26 (8-9 p.m. ET), live from New York's Little Shubert Theatre. Baldwin joins previously announced guest stars including legendary performer Liza Minnelli, recording artist's Ne-Yo and Alanis Morissette, actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin and "30 Rock" star Jane Krakowski.

O'Donnell will bring back the grand tradition of the variety show format to television, like such iconic series as "The Carol Burnett Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show," while including brand-new elements for a new generation of fans. The special will feature a topical monologue, musical production numbers and hilarious comedy sketches.

 

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"CSI: NY" CELEBRATES 100 EPISODES WITH A LIST OF 100 CLASSIC NEW YORK ONE-LINERS FROM THE PAST FIVE SEASONS  

New York, N.Y., November 17th, 2008.            As CSI: NY celebrates 100 episodes; it's time to look back at 100 of the best one-liners from the past five seasons of CSI: NY.  As they say, "Only in New York!"  The 100th episode of CSI: NY airs Wednesday, Nov. 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

  1. "Did I hear somebody say fume? Then I'm your man." (Danny, Season 1, Pilot)
  2. "I recognize those get away sticks." (Stella, Season 1, Pilot)
  3. "Renee.  Junior inherits half a billion and his dad's mistress.  That's the stuff New York legends are made of." (Mac, Season 1, Pilot)
  4. "My kit is fully stocked.  Bring it." (Aiden, Season 1, Episode 1)
  5. "Post mortem bites on the face, arms, and were the appetizers. The gunshot wound was the main course." (Hawkes, Season 1, Episode 3)
  6. "I prefer crunk myself." (Mac, Season 1, Episode 5)
  7. "Well forgive me if I allow your status as a multiple felon to color my opinion of you." (Flack, Season 1, Episode 5)
  8. "Trust me, you are going to get plenty of love where you are going." (Flack, Season 1, Episode 6)
  9. "If these people wanna see a show, tell them to go get tickets to RENT, OK?" (Mac, Season 1, Episode 7)
  10. "Apart from the fact of it not being attached to a person, there's nothing wrong with this finger." (Hawkes, Season 1, Episode 7)
  11. "GOOEY? There's a good forensic word."  (Mac, Season 1, Episode 8)
  12. "Down here we call it a JAMES BROWN. It's funky." (Hawkes, Season 1,  Episode 11)
  13. "Those are no canine's canines." (Mac, Season 1, Episode 12)
  14. "Usually when you stab somebody, you know the guy's name.   It's common courtesy." (Carmine, Season 1, Episode 12)
  15. "Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant." (Stella, Season 1, Episode 12)
  16. "Two dead doves, one dead bride.  Looks like foul play to me." (Mac, Season 1, Episode 15)
  17. "You two want to be alone?  I'll drag the body outside." (Mac, Season 1, Episode 15)
  18. "I'm gonna call Hawkes." (Stella) "Tell him to bring a spatula." (Mac, Season 2, Episode 16)
  19. "What are you, a scientist or a massage therapist?" (Aiden, Season 1, Episode 16)
  20. "Yeah, traffic was murder." (Danny, Season 1, Episode 16)
  21. "Unfortunately for gangs, they can't intimidate evidence." (Mac, Season 1, Episode 17)
  22. "Either way, it's a pain in my gluteus maximus." (Hawkes, Season 1, Episode 17)
  23. "Alright, I'll be back with a subpoena and a muzzle." (Flack, Season 1, Episode 18)
  24. "I love the smell of cover up in the afternoon.  Don't you?" (Flack, Season 1, Episode 19)
  25. "There was a time I wanted to be a sculptor." (Hawkes, Season 1, Episode 21)
  26. "No shoes, no coat, no handbag.  Just lace." (Mac, Season 1, Episode 21)
  27. "Boston fan in the Bronx, that's brave." (Stella, Season 1, Episode 21)
  28. "Let's track the cracker jacks.  Where there's spit, there's DNA." (Stella, Season 1, Episode 21)
  29. "A dead guy in a rhinestone bra." (Danny, Season 1, Episode 1)
  30. "Which one of those trees needs Viagra?" (Danny, Season 2, Episode 2)
  31. "Did you know, rumor has it that Jennifer Lopez's ass is insured for one billion dollars?" (Hawkes, Season 2, Episode 2)
  32. "She may look like Cinderella, but the shoe doesn't fit." (Stella, Season 2, Episode 3)
  33. "Well, I'm done eating bacon for life." (Lindsay, Season 2, Episode 3)
  34. "The bullets are lining up like the Rockettes at Christmas." (Stella, Season 2, Episode 7)
  35. "What?  You don't recognize him with half his face blown off?" (Flack, Season 2, Episode 8)
  36. "We usually don't let a realtor show a place until we get the stink of death out of the carpeting." (Flack, Season 2, Episode 9)
  37. "You can take the girl out of high school, but you can't take the scars of high school out of the girl." (Stella, Season 2, Episode 10)
  38. "Hey crimestopper. Run to Ray's, grab me a slice, extra pepperoni, right? Bring it back. Just fold it up, slide it right through the hole." (Danny) "That's no way to treat good pizza, Messer." (Flack, Season 2, Episode 11)
  39. "In a mansion like that, it's always the butler.  Didn't you ever play Clue?" (Stella, Season 2, Episode 11)
  40. "Well, that's not surprising.  Every self-respecting supermodel suffers from malnutrition." (Hawkes, Season 2, Episode 12)
  41.  "I've slept with a lot of women.  Some wild, some crazy.  Some both." (Flack, Season 12,  Episode 14)
  42. "Wanna go see Rough Sects?" (Danny, Season 2, Episode 14)
  43. "Unless someone RSVP'd as murderer, how do we know who's important?" (Hawkes, Season 2, Episode 14)
  44. "Either that's a super concentrated marinara..." (Hawkes)  "Or the victim has a vial of blood in her freezer." (Lindsay, Season 2, Episode 17)
  45. "We'll work something out. Would these eyes lie?" (Flack, Season 2, Episode 18)
  46. "When you were a kid, did you ever tie a towel around your neck and pretend you were a super hero? Little Mac Man maybe?" (Stella, Season 2, Episode 19)
  47. "The glass that Dr. Hawkes pulled from our John Doe... it tested positive for Krypton." (Adam, Season 2, Episode 19)
  48. "I get my BVDs in a three-pack for 10 bucks. Boom." (Danny, Season 2, Episode 20)
  49. "Hey boxer shorts, cold shower's this way.  Let's go."  (Flack, Season 2, Episode 20)
  50. "Do you know how many guilty people sang the same song?" (Mac, Season 2, Episode 21)
  51. "Yeah. A mermaid. Why not?" (Mac, Season 2, Episode 22)
  52. "Tequila and acid.  Your vic had quite the evening." (Sid, Season 3, Episode 1)
  53. "Danny, you've been staring at the same piece of glass for five minutes.  You want me to bag it for you, or are you waiting for it to turn back to sand?" (Lindsay, Season 3, Episode 2)
  54. "Breakfast at Tiffany's. Except I don't get it. I don't remember Holly Golightly ever robbing a jewelry store."  (Lindsay, Season 3, Episode 2)
  55. "She was stabbed with an icicle?" (Lindsay) "That's cold." (Danny, Season 3, Episode 3)
  56. Well, as a certified medical examiner, I can tell you with a degree of certainty that this guy was definitely not pecked to death by a peacock. (Sid, Season 3, Episode 4)
  57. "College tuition: $40,000. Room and Board: $10,000.  Puking and passing out on your parents' dime: Priceless." (Sid, Season 3, Episode 4)
  58. "Is this guy going all "Da Vinci Code" on us?" (Danny, Season 3, Episode 4)
  59. "Do you, Stella, take Veronica as a crazy with a motive?" (Flack, Season 3, Episode 7)
  60. "Get outta here.  You gotta have a Master's degree in Chemistry just to run drugs these days." (Flack, Season 3, Episode 7)
  61. "So we've got two unanswered questions: the hair and the whiskey.  I say we hit the bottle first." (Stella, Season 3, Episode 10)
  62. "OK, set the lights at a lower angle.  I have a date with an unconscious snake." (Hawkes, Season 3, Episode 10)
  63. "Why don't we step outside Grandpa and I'll show you what kind of geek I am." (Danny, Season 3, Episode 11)
  64. "So our murder is a one-legged barefoot woman who's got serious kung-fu skills." (Danny, Season 3, Episode 11)
  65. "Stop shivering like a girl, Adam.  It's not even that cold out here." (Danny) "I'm from Phoenix.  85 degrees is considered freezing." (Adam, Season 3, Episode 13)
  66. "I usually wash my hands in the sink, not the toilet." (Flack, Season 3, Episode 14)
  67. "It's gonna take more than a secret handshake to protect you in jail." (Flack, Season 3, Episode 15)
  68. "My dinner date dumped me for a dead body." (Mac, Season 3, Episode 16)
  69. "Okay, let's just say it now to get it over with: smoking kills." (Stella, Season 3, Episode 17)
  70. "A woman says she saw, what she claims was, a giant cigarette on fire, running for its life." (Stella, Season 3, Episode 17)
  71. "I was right, it's a loogie." (Adam, Season 3, Episode 17)
  72. "Are you lighting your arm on fire in the name of science?"  (Danny, Season 3, Episode 18)
  73. "Nothing like murder to increase your profit margin." (Mac, Season 3, Episode 18)
  74. "You think Danny calls me Montana because I'm a 49er's fan?" (Lindsay, Season 3, Episode 18)
  75. "When mind, body and spirit come together, anything is possible.  Even murder!" (Mac, Season 3, Episode 18)
  76. "My favorite kind of wine is beer." (Danny, Season 3, Episode 19)
  77. "I mean, isn't the cockroach kind of the unofficial mascot of New York?" (Lindsay, Season 3, Episode 19)
  78. "It's not illegal to be a sociopath." (Stella, Season 3, Episode 19)
  79. "You can practice your hibernation skills in jail, 'cause that's where you're going." (Mac, Season 3, Episode 20)
  80. "Contests aren't against the law.  Neither is stupidity or bad judgment." (Mac, Season 3, Episode 22)
  81. "I will make it my personal mission to hunt down who you protect. It's only been what, 24 hours since you murdered your boss?  Congratulations on the shortest reign in criminal history!" (Mac, Season 3, Episode 24)
  82. "Welcome to the home of the free and the land of the depraved." (Flack, Season 4, Episode 1)
  83. "Speed Racer's Mach 5 does not come close to the Batmobile. End of story." (Danny, Season 4, Episode 3)
  84. "In theory, if you built a machine that could travel the speed of light away from here, then slowed down, turned around and flew home just as fast, when you got back, a trip that might have lasted just seconds for you, could've been weeks for everybody else. (Danny) "Kinda like your explanation." (Mac, Season 4, Episode 4)
  85. "Happy Halloweird Mac" (Flack, Season 4, Episode 6)
  86. "A striking visual, the sight of those knives in this young man's back. So many metaphors, so little time." (Sid, Season 4, Episode 7)
  87. "Our vic's body couldn't help but remind me of my Great Uncle Andy." (Sid, Season 4, Episode 8)
  88. "Bet when you hired me you never knew about my baking skills." (Danny, Season 4, Episode 8)
  89. "Neighbors were very helpful.  They saw nothing, heard nothing, and know nothing.  Welcome to my life." (Flack, Season 4, Episode 9)
  90. "As M.E., I can state she's not only merely dead.  She's really most sincerely dead." (Sid, Season 4, Episode 12)
  91. "A fairy, Wendy in a nightgown... killed by a sharp curved instrument.  Makes one wonder if you shouldn't be looking for Captain Hook." (Sid, Season 4, Episode 12)
  92. "What is this?  Dancing with the scientists?"  (Mac, Season 4, Episode 12)
  93. "Movie and a murder, hell of a double feature." (Mac, Season 4, Episode 13)
  94. "Fire came to the firemen - it's gotta be a first." (Danny, Season 4, Episode 14)
  95. "Going out in a public toilet, gotta say its pretty low on my list." (Flack, Season 4, Episode 14)
  96. (to Danny) "Nothing says you're special like a centrifuge tube filled with DNA samples." (Lindsay, Season 4, Episode 15)
  97. "Actually, since I shot my boyfriend two years ago, I don't exactly have people over." (Stella, Season 4, Episode 16)
  98. "What kind of shark strangles his meal before he takes a bite?" (Flack, Season 4, Episode 17)
  99. "If the students didn't see anything, maybe their cell phones did." (Stella, Season 4, Episode 18)
  100. "Ready for some heavy metal 101?" (Adam, Season 5, Episode 2)

 

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'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' ADDS TWO TO CAST

New York, N.Y., November 13th, 2008.            NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has its own post-election "transition team" gearing up as the show begins adding new faces Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins as featured players. They will begin appearing on the show this weekend.

Elliott, originally from Wilton, CT comes to "SNL" via the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater -- the improv/sketch theater co-founded by "SNL" alum Amy Poehler – where she trained and performed in both their New York and Los Angeles theaters. In addition, Elliott trained with LA's famed Groundlings Theater.

Born in Syracuse, NY and raised in Boston. MA comes to the show from the mainstage company of Los Angeles' famed Groundlings Theater where such distinguished SNL cast members such as Will Ferrell, Phil Hartman, Laraine Newman and Kristen Wiig got their start.

 

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NBC.COM HAS LAUNCHED THE NEXT CHAPTER OF 'HEROES: EVOLUTIONS'

Burbank, Ca., November 19th, 2008.           NBC.com has launched a new, exclusive interactive story for the third season of "Heroes: Evolutions" the Emmy award winning digital extension of the popular series. Called "Friend or Foe," the new feature allows users to explore on-air plot lines and engage with characters and other players. The announcement was made by Vivi Zigler, President, NBC Universal Digital Entertainment.

"We couldn't have asked for a better show to work with than 'Heroes," said Zigler. "The depth and quality of the content allows us to constantly push the envelope and expand the 'Heroes' universe, giving the fans the best possible experience."

"Friend or Foe" is a look into the "Heroes" world where both Primatech and Pinehearst are hiring contractors with expertise in intelligence, law enforcement and military operations to stay ahead of the rapidly escalating crisis seen on-air. As the series and the interactive story unfold throughout the season, the contractors play an increasingly critical role in the events occurring across the world. "Friend or Foe" lets fans be one of those contractors and blurs the lines between on-air and online. Each week users are presented with a new chapter in the ongoing interactive story. They must decide which contracts to pursue, which methods to use and whom they can trust. Ultimately, users will be able to shape their own stories online through their choices.

 

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KENDRA WILKINSON, KIM KARDASHIAN, HEIDI MONTAG AND SPENCER PRATT TO GUEST STAR ON "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER"

Los Angeles, Ca., November 13th, 2008.          Television personalities Kim Kardashian ("Keeping Up With the Kardashians"), Kendra Wilkinson ("The Girls Next Door") and Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt ("The Hills") will guest star on an episode of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER to be broadcast this January on the CBS Television Network. The episode is currently in production.

They will be playing magazine cover versions of themselves as Marshall (Jason Segel) desperately searches for a place to "read a magazine" while at the office.  Kardashian, Wilkinson, Montag and Pratt will taunt and tease Marshall from the confines of his current copy of THEM WEEKLY.  

 

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BEYONCÉ, TONY BENNETT, NEIL BOYD, JONAS BROTHERS, HARRY CONNICK JR., DAVID COOK, ROSIE O'DONNELL AND THE BROADWAY KIDS, FAITH HILL, RASCAL FLATTS, AND SOLANGE KNOWLES KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR NBC'S 11TH ANNUAL 'CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER'

New York, N.Y., November 13th, 2008.           NBC kicks off the holiday season on Wednesday, December 3 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree during the 11th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast. Hosted by Al Roker ("Today"), the star-studded annual tree lighting extravaganza will feature Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, Neil Boyd, Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., David Cook, Rosie O'Donnell and The Broadway Kids, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Solange Knowles performing current hits and holiday classics from Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Broadcast again in high definition, viewers can expect holiday greetings from many of their favorite NBC stars along with other surprises as the most famous Christmas tree in the world is lit. NBC's New York flagship station WNBC, and the NBC Hartford station WVIT, will both broadcast an additional live hour of the special locally from 7-8 p.m. prior to the start of the network broadcast.

The tradition of the Rockefeller Christmas tree dates back to the Great Depression. First erected in 1933, the tree was decked with 700 lights and placed in front of the then eight-month-old RCA Building, now the GE Building. The Christmas tree gathering was enhanced in 1936 with the opening of the Rockefeller Plaza outdoor ice-skating pond. NBC-TV televised the first tree lighting in 1951 on "The Kate Smith Show" and as part of the nationwide "Howdy Doody" television show from 1953-55.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

One of 2008's most anticipated new album releases, "I AM… SASHA FIERCE" is Beyoncé's first new studio collection since her Grammy-winning multi-platinum-selling "B'DAY" debuted at #1 on charts around the world shortly after its international release on September 4, 2006 (in celebration of Beyoncé's 25th birthday). Each of the discs on Beyoncé's new double album reveals a distinctly different side of her personality, character and sensibility, a forum for the yin-and-yang of her developing artistry. One of the discs, titled "I AM…", provides Beyoncé with a musical showcase for a group of intimate heartfelt ballads while the "SASHA FIERCE" disc gives voice to Beyoncé's up-tempo dance-oriented other side. "SASHA FIERCE is my alter ego," says Beyoncé, "and now she has a last name. I have someone else that takes over when it's time for me to work and when I'm on stage, this alter ego that I've created that kind of protects me and who I really am. That's why half the record, "I AM…", is about who I am underneath all the makeup, underneath the lights, and underneath all the exciting star drama. And SASHA FIERCE is the fun, more sensual, more aggressive, more outspoken side and more glamorous side that comes out when I'm working and when I'm on the stage. The double album allows me to take more risks and really step out of myself, or shall I say, step more into myself, and reveal a side of me that people who only know me see."

Tony Bennett the world's most boyish octogenarian, a vital musical artist at the peak of his powers, Tony Bennett is living proof that fairy tales can indeed come true when you're young at heart. With over 50 million records sold world-wide and platinum and gold albums to his credit, Bennett has received fifteen Grammy Awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He has crossed generational lines, being embraced by the MTV generation due to his unforgettable "MTV Unplugged" episode and the resulting recording of the same name, which garnered the singer Grammy's top award, "Album of the Year." Bennett became a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2005, was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2006, and was recently named the recipient of Billboard Magazine's prestigious Century Award, in honor of his outstanding contributions to music. He was won two Emmy Awards and a Cable Ace Award. "Duets - An American Classic," became his highest charting and best-selling album to date, and won three Grammy Awards. The companion NBC television special "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," earned Rob Marshall a Directors Guild Award for his and scored Bennett his second Emmy with the special itself winning 7 Emmys -- making it the most honored television program of 2007. The DVD version of the special earned platinum sales status. His most recent CD releases include "Tony Bennett Sings The Ultimate American Songbook, Vol. 1" and a deluxe version of his beloved holiday recording, "Snowfall."

Jonas Brothers, the last year has been all whirlwind, all the time. Yet somehow, on the road to becoming a pop culture phenomenon, the trio never broke a sweat – other than on the stage, giving their all, and living their dream. If anything, Jonas Brothers have embodied the calm within the storm. And since the release of their 2007 self-titled platinum CD, Kevin, Joe and Nick have used their time wisely. As they prove on their new Hollywood Records CD, "A Little Bit Longer," Jonas Brothers have grown exponentially as songwriters, musicians and recording artists. With the August 2007 release of their Hollywood debut, nothing more stood in their way. Their premiere single, "S.O.S.," quickly hit #1 on iTunes. In most cities on their "Look Me In The Eyes" headline tour, concerts sold out in minutes. They shot their own reality TV series, "Jonas Brothers – Living the Dream." The brothers recently starred in the Disney Channel original movie, "Camp Rock," which averaged 8.9 million viewers and was the network's most-watched non-sequel movie ever. Jonas Brothers debuted their "Burnin' Up" video following the debut of Camp Rock on Disney Channel (with a repeat the following night on ABC) to over 12.5 million television viewers, and over a million views on YouTube. The "Burnin' Up" video immediately shot to # 1 on iTunes. Coming up, Jonas Brothers have their own Disney Channel comedy series this fall, titled "J.O.N.A.S."

Harry Connick, Jr. has proven to be among the world's most successful and multi-talented artists with album sales of over 25 million, three Grammy awards, an Emmy award, and Tony nominations. Connick's latest album, "What a Night! – A Christmas Album," is his first full-length release since his 2007, "Oh, MY NOLA," which debuted at #1 on the Billboard jazz chart and #11 on the Billboard 200. "What a Night! – A Christmas Album," includes "Song for the Hopeful," a duet with Gospel Star Kim Burrell, and written by Connick for his Lifetime film "Living Proof". Connick achieved widespread success as a musician when director Rob Reiner asked him to contribute the score to his 1989 smash When Harry Met Sally, leading to Connick's first multi-platinum album (also his first big band recording.) Recent years have seen further triumphs, including his Grammy-winning reflection on favorite music of his youth. After making his acting debut in Memphis Belle in 1990, he has also appeared in Little Man Tate, Copycat, Independence Day, Hope Floats, John Grisham's Mickey, and William Friedkin's Bug. His latest role in P.S., I Love You finds him cast opposite two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. In 2009 he will co-star with another Oscar winning actress, Renee Zellweger, in Chilled in Miami. His music has also contributed to the success of such films as Godfather III, Sleepless in Seattle and The Mask.

David Cook, seventh season winner of "American Idol," rewrote chart history with a record-breaking 14 debuts on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs survey just one week after being named the winner. Cook also had 11 songs jump onto the Hot 100, the highest number of new entries ever, and the second-highest amount of simultaneous hits since the Beatles in 1964. All that, and his single, "The Time of My Life," instantly became the highest debuting title of 2008, entering the Hot 100 at No. 3. Cook's latest self-titled album, produced by Rob www.Cavallo, will be released on November 18, 2008 featuring hit song, "Light On."

Rock-it Science Records is an independent record label based in New York City co-founded by Broadway performer and producer Lynn Pinto. RSR produces recordings for members of the Broadway community and Broadway's leading charity, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Rock-It Science Records presents Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Volume 10. Featuring highlights from the Volumes 1-9, as well as the incredible talents of stars from the 2008 Broadway season, the annual holiday CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). This two-disc set offers 36 original and traditional holiday songs recorded especially for this benefit CD, and features the cast of Billy Elliot with the premiere of an original song by Elton John, "Cold Christmas." Included are the voices of Antonio Banderas, Harvey Fierstein, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, and Andréa Burns, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Longoria, Nick Jonas and American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and Ace Young, plus new recordings with performances by stars from In the Heights, South Pacific, Wicked plus many more! Also performing on this year's CD are Rosie O'Donnell and Rosie's Broadway Kids, young students in the performing arts program founded by Rosie O'Donnell.

Rosie O'Donnell has taken her popularity and put it to good use. As a tireless crusader for children, she established the "Rosie's For All Kids Foundation," in 1997. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $60 million and awarded more than $27 million dollars in grants to over 1,400 child-related non-profit organizations to benefit low income families across the country. In 2005, Ms. O'Donnell established a fund to provide $3 million dollars to children and families displaced by Katrina which, among other projects built the first-ever childcare facility in a FEMA housing site, at Renaissance Village in Louisiana. In 2003, Ms. O'Donnell established "Rosie's Broadway Kids," a program that provides free in-school, after-school and summer instruction in musical theater to the public school children of New York. In 2008, Rosie's Broadway Kids will open the doors to their new home, Maravel Arts Center, a performing arts school in the heart of New York City's theater district. Rosie has signed on to star in and executive produce the poignant new Lifetime Original Movie, "America," premiering in February 2009. Based on E.R. Frank's book of the same name, the film follows the story of a boy named America, an emotionally vacant sixteen-year-old, who spent his entire life shuffled through the foster care system. Ms. O'Donnell was last seen as moderator on the tenth season of ABC's "The View." In May of 2007, Time Magazine named Ms. O'Donnell one of the one hundred most influential people in the world for their "Time 100" cover story. In October of 2007, she released her second book called Celebrity Detox, which became her second New York Times Bestseller. She also reprised her role as 'Dawn Budge' in FX's acclaimed series "Nip/Tuck." Rosie's third book, Crafty U was published by Simon & Schuster and released on April 8, 2008. Last spring, Rosie performed in a limited engagement of "No No Nanette" on Broadway, and last summer, Rosie rejoined the second annual True Colors tour, alongside founder, Cyndi Lauper, and other artists.

Country music superstar, Faith Hill, will also perform at this year's ceremony. Hill has sold over 35 million records and accumulated eleven number-one singles on the Country charts. "Joy To The World", Hill's latest album, has crafted a one-of-a-kind Christmas record, freshly conceived yet anchored in tradition. It is a loving tribute to both the spirit and the music of Christmas, one that pays tribute to the classics. "With this album," says Faith Hill, "I wanted you to be able to feel Christmas; for it to bring back childhood memories of Christmas." With "Joy To The World", Hill has accomplished the very difficult task of pleasing both the artist and the little girl in front of the TV set in Star, Mississippi. For fans everywhere, it will be a welcome addition to the spirit of that most wonderful of seasons. Hill's accomplishments also include being honored by the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, the Grammy Awards, the American Music Awards and the People's Choice Awards. Her Soul2Soul II Tour 2006 with husband Tim McGraw became the highest-grossing country tour of all time.

Since their career launched in 2000, Rascal Flatts has sold over 17 million albums, scored 9 #1 singles and 17 top 10 hits and each of their five albums are multi-platinum sellers. On October 28, the group will launch their first hits package- Greatest Hits, Vol 1. They are the reigning AMA, CMT, ACM and CMA Vocal Group of The Year and were honored as the 2008 Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot® Humanitarian Award recipients. This honor, in part, due to their dedication to raising funds for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, where in the past 4 years they have donated 3 million dollars, as well as their work on the American Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet board and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Solange, American singer-songwriter, released her second studio album "SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams" in 2008 and debuted top ten on the Billboard 200 Chart and #3 on Billboard's R&B/ Hip-Hop albums chart. Its lead single "I Decided" was released in April 2008, and has reached the #1 position of the Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales charts. Solange is also a talented writer, including co-writing Beyonce's "Get Me Bodied" and "Upgrade You" off of her B'Day album, Kelly Rowland's "Love" off of her second album, and Ms. Kelly and Michelle Williams' latest first single "We Break the Dawn" off of her current cd, "Unexpected". Aside from recording, Knowles has ventured to film, modeling, and entrepreneurship. She executive produced a line of children's toys and cds called Baby Jamz with her father. Baby Jamz is the first ever rhythm inspired preschool toy line promoting creativity, learning and movement through music. Solange also sang on many of the updated classic nursery rhymes featured on Baby Jamz Volume 1. Knowles finished work on her second studio album in 2008, and titled the project "SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams". It includes production by Cee-Lo Green, Soulshock & Karlin and Mark Ronson as well as appearances by Lil' Wayne, and Bilal. Classically trained in ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance, Solange performed as a back up dancer for Destiny's Child.

ABOUT THE HOST

Al Roker has been the weather and feature reporter on NBC News' Today since January 1996. Until January of 2000, Roker also served as the weekday weather forecaster for News Channel 4's early evening newscast Live at 5 on WNBC-TV, NBC's flagship owned and operated station in New York City. New York magazine has twice named Roker Best Weatherman. He came to WNBC-TV as a weekend weathercaster in December 1983 from WKYC-TV, the NBC Television Station in Cleveland. Roker began his broadcasting career while still in college by landing a job as a weekend weatherman WTVH-TV in Syracuse, N.Y. in 1974. After graduation he moved on to weathercasting jobs in Washington, D.C. (1976-1978) and Cleveland, Ohio (1978-1983). He is a recipient of the American Meteorological Society's prestigious Seal of Approval and has been a pioneer in the use of computer graphics for weathercasting. Roker has reported live for "Today" throughout the years from some of history's worst storms including most recently when Hurricane Wilma threatened the Florida coast during one of the worst hurricane seasons on record. Among his interview highlights, Roker conducted an exclusive interview with Peanuts creator Charles Shultz shortly before his death from colon cancer. Roker's annual "Lend a Hand Today" trip takes him across the nation as he visits a different not-for-profit organization daily to deliver donations each charity needs to do its good work.

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DISNEY-ABC TELEVISION GROUP'S CASTING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES A NEW INITIATIVE AS PART OF ITS 22nd ACTORS SHOWCASE SUPPORTING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE TALENT
 
New York, N.Y., November 17th, 2008.          11 Actors to Perform in Los Angeles for Industry and Network Executives on November 19 As part of its continuing effort to find and develop culturally and ethnically diverse talent and actors with disabilities, Disney-ABC Television Group's Casting Project will hold its 22nd showcase featuring promising upcoming actors. The showcase will take place at the El Portal Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19.

An unprecedented first in the industry, all 11 actors will be assigned a network executive from the Casting Department who will act as their mentor. The mentor will help nurture their talents and provide guidance and advice throughout the year. As in past years, each showcase participant will also audition throughout the year for ABC's current series and pilots.

The showcase is spearheaded by Keli Lee, executive vice president, Casting; Ayo Davis, vice president, Casting; Randi Chugerman, executive director, Casting; and the Los Angeles Casting Department. It is produced in partnership with the Disney ABC Talent Development Department, AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Guild), East West Players, Media Access Office, Nosotros, the Robey Theatre and SAG (Screen Actors Guild).
 
"We are proud to present our 22nd showcase in Los Angeles, and the incredibly talented group of actors this year," said Ms. Lee. "The success and duration of the showcase reflects our ongoing commitment to diversity."

Eleven actors were selected from among more than 3000 candidates who submitted their resumes and over 600 who were auditioned. Casting directors, talent agents and other industry professionals will view a series of one-act vignettes performed by the actors and directed by Sue Hamilton and Joseph Ward. The showcase is not open to the public. Past participants include Jorge Garcia from "Lost," Carrie Ann Inaba from "Dancing with the Stars" and Monique Gabriela Curnen ("The Dark Night") and ABC's upcoming primetime drama "The Unusuals."

 

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MULTI-GRAMMY(R) AWARD WINNER MARIAH CAREY IS SET TO PERFORM AND LL COOL J AND TAYLOR SWIFT ARE SET TO CO-HOST ON "THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! -- COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(R)" TO BE BROADCAST LIVE DEC. 3

New York, N.Y., November 17th, 2008.                      Five-time GRAMMY Award winner Mariah Carey will perform and two-time GRAMMY Award winner LL Cool J and 50th GRAMMY Award nominee Taylor Swift will co-host on THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT®, a one-hour special to be broadcast LIVE Wednesday, Dec. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.

            As previously announced, five-time GRAMMY winner Celine Dion, six-time GRAMMY winner Foo Fighters, 14-time GRAMMY winner B.B. King, five-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer and Taylor Swift are also set to perform. 

            This special marks the first time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television.  The event, to be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, will also celebrate the grand opening of The GRAMMY MuseumSM. 

            THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT will set the stage for the 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS to be broadcast LIVE Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

 

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NBC SIGNS EXCLUSIVE ONE-YEAR TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH HILARY DUFF TO STAR IN HER OWN SERIES FROM UNIVERSAL MEDIA STUDIOS

Burbank, Ca., November 14th, 2008.            NBC has signed popular singer-actress Hilary Duff (“Lizzie McGuire,” “Metamorphosis”) to a one-year, exclusive, talent and development deal to star in her own series, it was announced today by Teri Weinberg, Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment.

“Hilary is a wonderfully versatile talent with a huge following and know that her career will continue to soar on NBC,” said Weinberg. “We are confident we can develop great ideas that would feature her many talents and we are thrilled to have this opportunity.”

The new series would be produced by Universal Media Studios.

A child actress since she was 6 years old, Duff first appeared in the miniseries “True Women” before she won her first starring role and attracted attention for her performance in the television movie “The Soul Collector.” After other credits, she gained fame for her work in the Disney Channel’s top-rated series “Lizzie McGuire” in 2001. Soon, she also starred in the TV movies “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” and “Cadet Kelly,” and guest-starred in the series “Agent Cody Banks.”

Meanwhile, as she was featured on magazine covers, Duff began her prolific and successful singing career, entering the Top-40 music charts with the singles “So Yesterday” and “Come Clean.” Her first album, “Metamorphosis,” debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and later rose to the #1 spot, selling over two million copies. She has won two platinum album awards and her concerts are routinely sold out across the country as she attracted a large and loyal fan base.

Duff also starred in the 2004 feature film “A Cinderella Story” as well as such films as “The Perfect Man,” “Raise Your Voice,” “Cheaper by the Dozen,” ”Cheaper by the Dozen 2,” “Material Girls” and ”Human Nature.” Her upcoming films include “Foodfight!,” “Greta” (which she also is executive-producing) “Safety Glass” and “Stay Cool.”

In addition, Duff has guest-starred on such television series as “Frasier,” “The George Lopez Show” and “Joan of Arcadia.” She has appeared frequently on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

Among her many accolades, Duff was honored with two separate Teen Choice Awards for her performances in “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” and “A Cinderella Story.” She also was named by Teen People as one of the magazine’s “25 Hottest Stars Under 25” in 2004.

Duff also opened her own clothing line –“Stuff by Duff” – in 2004.

 

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SUPERSTAR MILEY CYRUS PERFORMS ON THE SEASON FINALE OF "DANCING WITH THE STARS"

New York, N.Y., November 17th, 2008.                      Miley Cyrus gets set to rock the ballroom as another exciting season of "Dancing with the Stars" comes to a close, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Performing her second single, "Fly on the Wall," from her #1 album, "Breakout," Cyrus rocks the "Dancing with the Stars" stage with her own dancers. Currently she is in production on the third season of her hit TV series "Hannah Montana," and stars in Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature "Bolt" with John Travolta. "Hannah Montana: The Movie," filmed in Cyrus' hometown of Nashville, is scheduled for release in April 2009. Also, in the spring of 2009 she will release a book sharing her inspiring story, from her Southern roots in Tennessee to the excitement of her record-setting triumphs in TV, music and film.

Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Samantha Harris ("E! Entertainment"), the celebrities will perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

 

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CBS Sports has announced its college football game for Friday, Nov. 28 (2:30-6:00 PM, ET)

New York, N.Y., November 17th, 2008.                      On Saturday, Nov. 29 CBS Sports broadcasts a college football doubleheader. Georgia Tech vs. *No. 13-ranked Georgia kicks off the day (12:00 NOON, ET). Craig Bolerjack and Trev Alberts call the action. The second game features Auburn at *No. 1-ranked Alabama (3:30 PM, ET). Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson and Tracy Wolfson call the game.

 

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"

Thursday, Nov. 20                               Political satirist Stephen Colbert; actress Kristen Stewart; musical guests Super Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute band)

Friday, Nov. 21                                Actor James Franco; illustrator Bruce McCall; musical guests The Allstarz (James Brown tribue band)

Monday, Nov. 24                                 Actress Nicole Kidman; actor Simon Baker ("The Mentalist"); musical guest Kanye West

Tuesday, Nov. 25                                 Actress Reese Witherspoon; musician Harry Connick Jr. 

Wednesday, Nov. 26                        Actress Teri Hatcher; musician Ludacris  

Thursday, Nov. 27                           Actor Denis Leary; musical guest John Mayer  

Friday, Nov. 28                                Actor Tom Arnold; musician Faith Hill

 

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ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

November 20
1. Host Jay Leno  2. Musical guest The Hives

November 21
1. Actress Tracey Ullman ("Tracey Ullman's State of the Union")  2. Director Baz Luhrmann   

 

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LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'

Thursday, November 20 – Show 2679 – Guests include Rosie O'Donnell, Becki Newton, and musical guest Brian Wilson

Friday, November 21 – Show 2680 – Guests include Kiefer Sutherland, Rachel Maddow, and Vampire Weekend

Monday, November 24 – Show 2681 – Guests include Hugh Jackman, Marge Klindera, and musical guest Tom Morello

Tuesday, November 25 – Show 2682 – Guests include Kanye West, Seth MacFarlane, and musical guest Kanye West

Wednesday, November 26 – Show 2683 – Guests include musical guest Plain White T's

Thursday, November 27 – Show 2590 – Guests include Adam Sandler, Werner Herzog, and musical guest Jewel

Friday, November 28 – Show 2599 – Guests include Megan Mullally, Brittany Snow, and musical guest Detroit Octane

Monday, December 1 – Show 2600 – Guests include Mike Myers, Jordana Spiro, and Dolphina

Tuesday, December 2 – Show 2603 – Guests include Ted Koppel, Emily Mortimer, and musical guest Steel Train

Wednesday, December 3 – Show 2612 – Guests include Senator John McCain

Thursday, December 4 – Show 2617 – Guests include Brenden Fraser, Steve Schirripa, and musical guest The Airborne Toxic Event

Friday, December 5 – Show 2630 – Guests include Dr. Phil, Kevin Connolly, and musical guest Adele

 

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

Thursday, Nov. 20                   Comedian Larry the Cable Guy; music by Third Day

Friday, Nov. 21                        Actor George Hamilton; actress Cobie Smulders from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother"

Monday, Nov. 24                     Actress Mary Steenburgen; actor Eamonn Walker; music by Low vs. Diamond

Tuesday, Nov. 25                     Actor Tony Curtis; actress Megalyn Echikunwoke from the CBS drama series "CSI: Miami"

Wednesday, Nov. 26               Actor Adam Arkin; comedian Jen Kirkman; music by Adele  

Thursday, Nov. 27               Producer David Lynch 

Friday, Nov. 28                    Actress Kristin Chenoweth; actor Diedrich Bader

 

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ON THE VIEW


THURSDAY, NOV. 20 - Elisabeth Hasselbeck cooks Thanksgiving for 20 people.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 - "Bank on The View" theme show with guest Rachael Ray.

 

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QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S' 'WEEKEND UPDATE WITH SETH MEYERS'

NOVEMBER 15, 2008

"WEEKEND UPDATE" ANCHOR SETH MEYERS– "It's official, for the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear.'"

MEYERS – "On Monday, first lady Laura Bush gave Michelle Obama a private tour of their residence, without once taking her hand off her pocketbook."

MEYERS– "Aides to Barack Obama are preparing a major expansion of the White House communications operation, which will enable them to reach out through the Internet directly to the many Obama supporters they collected during the campaign. I just hope he's not one of these guys who updates his Facebook status every five seconds."

MEYERS– "Barack Obama met with Hillary Clinton on Friday to see if she would be interested in a role in his administration. 'Of course,' said Hillary. 'I'll take President.'"

MEYERS– "Thomas Beatie, the pregnant man who appeared on 'Oprah' and gave birth last June to a baby girl is pregnant again. What's his secret? (WHISPERING) He has a uterus and a vagina."

MEYERS – "Police in Germany say that a man with no arms stole a 24-inch television set from a store. The man said he would have paid for it, but he couldn't reach his wallet."

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"Police in Germany say that a man with no arms stole a 24-inch television set from a store. Man, how lazy are your employees when they don't stop a guy from kicking a TV out the front door?"

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"One more? Police in Germany say that a man with no arms stole a 24-inch television set from a store. Ah, the old 'no finger' discount."

MEYERS – "Last week, the state of California passed … Police in Germany say that a man with no arms stole a 24-inch television set from a store. Police said it was an easy arrest as the suspect was unarmed."

MEYERS– "'Sopranos' actor Tony Sirico debuted a new cologne this week named for his TV character Paulie Walnuts called 'Paulo Per Uomo,' which is Italian for Paul for Men. It is expected to do slightly better than 'Big Pussy's feminine hygiene spray.'"

MEYERS– "The mayor of a small town in Turkey called Batman, is suing 'Dark Knight' director Christopher Nolan and Warner Brothers, for using the city's name without permission. Among those paying careful attention to the outcome of the case: the mayor of Incredible Hulk, Armenia."

MEYERS—"Madonna reportedly told a friend that A-Rod 'has the heart of a poet trapped inside an insanely gorgeous body.' A-Rod then said Madonna has the heart of a gorgeous woman trapped inside the body of a velociraptor."

MEYERS– "Will Smith, Tom Cruise and Rush Limbaugh are among Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People of 2008. Which proves, if nothing else, that Barbara Walters is easily fascinated."

 

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QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'

November 10 – November 14


"According to a new report, thousands of pregnant mothers in this country are planning to name their baby Barack. After hearing this, Sarah Palin told Bristol, 'Don't even think about it.'"

"Earlier today at the White House, President Bush had a private meeting in the Oval Office with President-Elect Barack Obama. Then afterwards Obama met with Dick Cheney to see how things really work."

"Since becoming the President-Elect, Barack Obama has been getting the same daily national security briefings that President Bush receives. Except when they brief Obama, national security advisors are allowed to leave in the 'scary parts.'"

"Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad recently wrote a note to Barack Obama congratulating him on winning the presidency. What's weird is that Ahmadinejad ended the note with the question, 'Do you like me? Check 'yes', 'no' or 'maybe.'"

"This weekend, commentator Joe Scarborough said the F-word on MSNBC. Of course at MSNBC, the F-word is 'Fox News.'"

"The federal government has announced that due to the bad economy it is going to have to lay off 40,000 postal workers. 40,000 disgruntled postal workers – what could possibly go wrong?"

"Canada has announced that it has cancelled plans to build a National Portrait Gallery. Canada decided to stop building the gallery when they realized that every painting was of Wayne Gretzky."

"Oprah Winfrey says she is planning to quit her show in three years. Oprah decided to work three more years so she'll have time to put away a little money."

"The producers of 'Sesame Street' say that Internet users can now download episodes of the show for $1.99 each. Not only that, for $19.99 you can watch two lesbians tickle Elmo."

"President Bush is mad at Barack Obama because Obama leaked details of the private meeting they had yesterday in the Oval Office. Bush says: 'What happens in the couch fort – stays in the couch fort.'"

"It was reported today that Michelle Obama wants her mother to move into the White House with them. This is expected to be the first time Barack uses his veto power."

"One of the Obama girls is allergic to dogs so someone has offered the Obamas a dog that is completely hairless. In fact, the children have already given the puppy the name 'James Carville.'"

"A politician was arrested over the weekend because he was in the balcony of a Washington D.C. nightclub and he urinated on the crowd below. To be fair, it was a long election and John McCain was just blowing off a little steam."

"Starbucks profits are down so much that in the last few months they've had to close over 200 stores. And that's just on one block."

"Last night, 'Judge Judy' was a guest on 'Larry King Live.' People who watched it say you could cut the sexual tension with a knife."

"The new trend in Los Angeles this holiday season is to give your mother plastic surgery gift certificates as a present. It's the perfect way to say 'Merry Christmas, Mom, you look old.'"

"In Washington D.C., a secret service agent is in trouble because he propositioned a woman for oral sex. The Secret service agent propositioned the woman by saying, "There's been a threat against my penis's life and I need to hide it somewhere safe."

"The Obamas are preparing to move to Washington. It was in the paper today, Barack and Michelle Obama are looking for a church in Washington to attend. Apparently, the Obamas ask every prospective pastor the same question: "Have you ever been videotaped screaming "Goddamn America!!!"?"

"Some political analysts are saying that the '1980's sitcom "The Cosby Show" helped Barack Obama get elected because it portrayed a black family in a positive light. They also say that Obama would have been elected 10 years ago if it weren't for Flava Flav."

"The Secret Service recently gave Barack Obama's wife and daughters code names – These are the code names, they're "Renaissance", "Rosebud", and "Radiance." Apparently, the agent who created the names has a secret dream to get into the perfume business."

"Now that Barack Obama's been elected President, producers in Hollywood say they think America is ready for a black James Bond AND a black Wonder Woman. Hell, America may even be ready for a black Michael Jackson."

"In a new interview, Lindsay Lohan said that she thinks she may be bisexual. Lohan is going to check with her girlfriend and her boyfriend and get back to us."

"Burger King says they're going to try to increase their brand exposure by coming out with a line of pajamas for their customers. Sleeping in Burger King pajamas is the perfect way to say: 'I'm fat 24/7!'"

"Celine Dion is suffering from inflamed vocal chords and her doctor has ordered her to stop singing. In a related story, Celine's doctor has been voted humanitarian of the year."

"Speaking of singers - Elton John says that he and Billy Joel are planning a world tour and that concertgoers will get two performers for the price of one. Of course, to Elton two guys for the price of one is ALWAYS a good idea."

"A new study has just come out, and has found that frequent use of the drug ecstasy can cause memory loss. After hearing this, Amy Winehouse said, 'Who's Amy Winehouse?'"

"Olympic officials are thinking of making Viagra a banned substance at the winter games. Apparently they're afraid of a skier showing up with an extra pole."

"Earlier today President Bush was in New York and he gave a speech about the financial crisis and other problems facing the country. The speech was called, 'So Long Suckers.'"

"In Washington, D.C. today, Dick Cheney gave Joe Biden a tour of the Vice President's living quarters. Afterwards Biden said he loves the house but he'll probably turn the dungeon back into a rec room."

"The Republican Party is considering choosing an African-American Republican to be their party's chairman. Unfortunately, neither guy wants the job."

"American Express is in financial trouble and reportedly wants a $5.5 billion dollar loan from the government. Unfortunately for American Express, the government only takes Visa and Diner's Club."

"Barack Obama's daughters have been invited to appear in an episode of the show 'Hannah Montana.' President Bush is furious and insists that, because he's still President, he should be invited first."

"According to USA Today, the bestsellers' list now includes Barack Obama's book 'The Audacity of Hope.' When he heard about it, Obama said: 'Man – I am totally kicking ass this month!'"

"Burger King is trying to increase their brand exposure by coming out with a line of Burger King sleepwear. Customers especially love the Burger King pajamas because they have special pockets for dipping sauce."

"A new sex survey has found that senior citizens are having more unprotected sex. The title of the survey is, 'Ewwwwwww!!!'"

"In Canada, prison officials had to release a 450-pound prisoner because he was too fat for his jail cell. In a related story, his cellmate is missing."

"Thanksgiving is right around the corner - White Castle has published a Thanksgiving recipe that involves stuffing the turkey with 10 White Castle hamburgers. Of course, the first thing you have to do is get the turkey stoned."

"Zoologists is Australia have discovered a group of koala bears that are lesbians. Zoologists discovered the lesbian koala bears when they were wondering what a group of male koala bears were staring at."

"The Republican Party is considering naming the first African-American chairman in their party's history. Unfortunately, Republicans are having a hard time finding an African-American who is white."

"When Barack Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha move into the White House they are going to have to get used to having a chef cook their meals. The White House chef is furious about it and said, 'Great, four more years of making Spaghetti-O's and chicken fingers.'"

"Yesterday in Georgia, John McCain was once again campaigning, this time for a Republican Congressman who is facing a run-off election. You can tell McCain is a little bitter about his defeat because instead of saying 'my friends' he now says 'my ungrateful bastards.'"

"People in the publishing industry are speculating that President Bush will write a book after he leaves office. And by 'write' they mean 'draw.'"

"Because of the bad economy Americans say they're planning to do a lot of their holiday shopping at warehouse stores like Costco. Because nothing says 'Merry Christmas' like 90 rolls of toilet paper."

"Rockefeller Center is bringing in the Christmas tree tomorrow and this year it's a 72-foot spruce from New Jersey. After they cut down the New Jersey tree, out of habit they shot it and stuffed it in the trunk of a car."

"This morning on the 'Today' show, Kathie Lee Gifford was given a facial using a cream made out of bird poop. Afterwards the bird said, 'Windshields are great, but pooping on Kathie Lee is like the Super Bowl.'"

 

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Signs You're Watching a Bad Spy Film"

 

As presented on the Friday, Nov. 14 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN

10.       Keeps leaking classified information on his Facebook page.

9.         He has a license to fish.

8.         It's set in the dark, dangerous world of photocopier repair.

7.         Hero's new high-tech gadget: a shampoo that's also a conditioner.

6.         Sexy new Bond girl has five kids and a loving husband named Todd.

5.         Villain's plot to destroy the world's financial system is spoiled when the bank beats them to it.

4.         Main character announces, "My name is Bond.  Shecky Bond."

3.         It's about a plot to steal the Colonel's fried chicken recipe.

2.         "Jet pack" looks suspiciously like Hello Kitty backpack. 

1.         He promises to find Osama, yet 7 years later, nothing.

 

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Highlights of the Dick Cheney/Joe Biden Meeting"

As presented on the Thursday, Nov. 13 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN

10.       Cheney barred the door and yelled, "You'll never take me alive!"

9.         It was 3 hours of Guitar Hero.

8.         Biden gave Cheney the number for his hair plug guy.

7.         Enjoyed a nice lunch interrupted by two shotgun blasts and a heart attack.

6.         Lynne Cheney blinking in Morse Code - "Help me.  Help me.  Help me."

5.         Cheney had to leave early to get Bush's head unstuck from a microwave oven.

4.         Had a heart attack during a heart attack.

3.         They agreed the Late Show Fun Facts book may just be the thing to bring this country together.

2.         For about 20 minutes, Cheney's pacemaker got HBO. 

1.         Upon seeing Biden, Cheney muttered, "I was hoping for the Alaskan broad."

 

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