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Thomas' Talk Shows Blog November 2006 Archive

By Thomas Tennant, About.com Guide to Talk Shows

Matt Lauer, Wife Welcome New Son

Wednesday November 29, 2006
Today’s a little different for Today host Matt Lauer. The morning talk show host and his wife, Annette Roque, welcomed a new soon to the family – Thijs (prounced Tice). The ... Read More

Carson Daly Spinning a New Web

Tuesday November 28, 2006
Fans of Last Call’s Carson Daly will be happy to discover he’s spinning a new web – a World Wide one, so to speak. The dapper host of NBC’s late, late ... Read More

What to Watch: Apparently Your WeightDiets from Behrendt, Dr. Phil Bookend Week

Monday November 27, 2006
Here’s the secret to losing weight: nutrition, exercise and moderation. When you boil any weight loss plan down to its bones, that’s what you discover. But that doesn’t ... Read More

Oprah fans! Beware of thieves!

Wednesday November 22, 2006
I’m about to head out the door to celebrate the holiday with my family, but I wanted to include a quick note about recent reports warning Oprah fans (and anyone ... Read More

Rosie, Ripa Exchange 'Views' Regarding Live Incident with Clay Aiken

Tuesday November 21, 2006
Is there a morning talk show feud brewing between Kelly Ripa and Rosie O’Donnell? After Tuesday morning’s call-in clash on The View, one might think so. To tell it right, ... Read More

Seinfeld’s Michael Richards ApologizesFor Racist Remarks on Letterman

Tuesday November 21, 2006
What may have in the Late Show commercial teasers seemed like a fun Seinfeld reunion – both Jerry Seinfeld and Michael “Kramer” Richards appearing on Letterman Monday night – was ... Read More

This Week We’re Talkin’ Turkey

Monday November 20, 2006
This time of year, it’s hard to top the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. That’s probably why so many talk shows are in repeats. Still, others are shoehorning in a Thanksgiving ... Read More

Ellen, Letterman Conspiring to Get Oprah to Quit?

Friday November 17, 2006
No, not really. But it is fun to hear them joke about it. Thursday night, Ellen DeGeneres, host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show appeared on Late Show with David Letterman. ... Read More

TomKat Disses our Daytime Diva;No Wedding Invitation for Oprah

Thursday November 16, 2006
Seems as though Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have opted for a small wedding. Why else would the Hollywood power couple remove talk show host Oprah Winfrey from the guest ... Read More

Is it Sweeps Already?

Wednesday November 15, 2006
Ever have a week just get away from you? If your answer is “Yes,” then I’m going to take that as meaning my excuse for not blogging the last two days ... Read More

Tyra Banks Joins About Talk Shows

Friday November 10, 2006
Another program joins About TV Talk Shows today: The Tyra Banks Show. With the addition of Tyra, we’re well on our way to covering just about every core talk show ... Read More

Who will be the People’s Choice for Best Talk Show Host? You Decide!

Thursday November 9, 2006
Nominees for the 33rd Annual People’s Choice Awards were recently announced, and three familiar names were read for Best Talk Show Host: Ellen DeGeneres, host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show; ... Read More

Britney on Letterman, Kirstie on Oprah; Celebs make surprise – and surprising – appearances

Tuesday November 7, 2006
Viewers watching the Late Show with David Letterman last night were surprised when a trimmer and bob-haired Britney Spears appeared seemingly from out of nowhere (nowhere being behind David Letterman). ... Read More

Getting Your ‘Phil’

Tuesday November 7, 2006
Another program joins About TV Talk Shows today: Dr. Phil. Of the few programs out there that we haven’t come around to including, Dr. Phil, by far, is the most ... Read More

The Race is On! What to Watch Before (and After) You Vote!

Sunday November 5, 2006
Tuesday evening, the balance of political power in the U.S. could very well shift, and the country we wake up in Wednesday morning may look quite different – at least ... Read More

You’re a Good Man, Tyra Banks

Friday November 3, 2006
First it was an extremely overweight woman. Now it’s a young male rap star. Makes you wonder if that person sitting next to you on the subway is really Tyra ... Read More

Maury Gags More Than Audience

Thursday November 2, 2006
As host of Maury, Maury Povich can give ringmaster Jerry Springer a run for his money. As a named defendant in a law suit – well, Maury’s a bit ... Read More

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