Who am I to cast stones, but I will say there are a disappointing number of repeats this week, as well as altogether blank guest lists on talk-show pages. I think somebody's New Year's Eve hangover cures were found a bit wanting. I'll watch for updates but you know how I am, all short-attention-span and... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Nov. 14-18: Farewell to Regis Philbin
Get out the tissues. Regis Philbin bids adieu this week to his 28-year hosting gig on the morning show Live! with ... Kelly? No replacement host chosen just yet. Reege will be on his pal Letterman's Late Show, as will Jerry Seinfeld, who will do a few co-hosting replacement gigs next week, followed by Jason... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Nov. 7-11: Anthony Bourdain and something called Twilight?
Yes! New show from Anthony Bourdain called The Layover, in which he tackles major cities (of course including Montreal) in 24- to 48-hour bursts. Not so yes? I'm not sure where we will see it. I'm investigating. Meanwhile, here's the promo for the show, which he chats about with Letterman Monday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzaQGtIeAX0 LATE NIGHT Late... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Oct. 31 – Nov. 4: Conan in New York, Tower Heist and Justin Bieber!
Just like old days, Conan O'Brien is broadcasting his talk show, Conan, live this week from New York. And because he's that kind of guy, he's invited the guy who took his old job on Late Night, Jimmy Fallon. Awwww! LATE NIGHT Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m. ET on CBS) Monday: Cardinals manager... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Oct. 24-28: Barack Obama on Tonight Show with Jay Leno
U.S. President Barack Obama will make his second appearance on Tuesday, Oct. 25 on The Tonight Show since becoming president. And why not? Obama is having a pretty impressive year. Too bad about the host. Sigh. A person as erudite and fast on his feet as Obama is really wasted on Jay Leno, who will... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Oct. 17-21
LATE NIGHT Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m. ET on CBS) Monday: Michael J. Fox, Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones (Two and a Half Men), comic Jim McDonald, John Doe (Keeper) (R) Tuesday: Seth Rogen (50/50), Poppy Montgomery (Unforgettable), Fleet Foxes (Helplessness Blues) (R) Wednesday: Taylor Lautner (Abduction), Minka Kelly (Charlie's Angels),... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Oct. 10-14
LATE NIGHT Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m. ET on CBS) Monday: Tracy Morgan (30 Rock), Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic (Mike and Mike in the Morning) Tuesday: Matthew Broderick (Tower Heist), Erin Bolster and Tonk Hunter Hayes (Hunter Hayes) Wednesday: former president Bill Clinton, Deer Tick (Divine Providence) Thursday: Bill O'Reilly (Killing Lincoln:... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Oct. 3-7
LATE NIGHT Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m. ET on CBS) Monday: Brian Williams (Rock Center), Sting (Sting: 25 Years) Tuesday: Hugh Jackman (Real Steel), Sean Young, Feist (Metals) Wednesday: George Clooney (Ides of March), Mastodon (The Hunter) Thursday: Caroline Kennedy (Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy), The Joy Formidable... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Sept. 26-30
LATE NIGHT Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m. ET on CBS) Monday: Seth Rogen (50/50), Poppy Montgomery (Unforgettable), Fleet Foxes (Helplessness Blues) Tuesday: Jack Hanna, Anna Faris (What's Your Number?) Wednesday: Anderson Cooper (Anderson), Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), The Knux (Eraser) Thursday: Kaley Cuoco (Big Bang Theory), Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson (Hillbilly... Continue Reading →
Talk-show Tango Sept. 19-24: fall TV week is upon us
I'm so far behind preparing for this fall TV season (I have good reason: somebody else's dog broke into my apartment and ate all my season-preview homework. Not buying it? Heartless bstard!). Anway, I'm going to limp my way through it. And one of the important ways to keep on top of it is to... Continue Reading →
