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Thomas' Talk Shows Blog December 2006 Archive

By Thomas Tennant, About.com Guide to Talk Shows

Top Ten Talk Show Moments of 2006

Thursday December 28, 2006
Boy, it's really the little things you forget. While compiling what the Top Ten Talk Show Moments of 2006 (May to December Edition, since I started in May!), I came across ... Read More

New Year’s with Carson Daly

Wednesday December 27, 2006
I’ll admit it. I’m not a big Carson Daly fan. But I’m even less a Ryan Seacrest fan. So NBC will be my television home New Year’s Eve when Daly, host of ... Read More

Happy Holidays!Whatcha Watchin’?

Sunday December 24, 2006
I’m just about to hit the road and invade my parents house for the Christmas holiday, but I didn’t want to leave you stranded before new blog posts appear on ... Read More

Colbert Wins ‘Shred Off’

Friday December 22, 2006
I can’t believe I missed it! For some time, Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central and general Other-King of All Media, has lambasted rock group The Decemberists ... Read More

Rosie, Trump Trade Jabs over Miss USA

Thursday December 21, 2006
One thing’s for sure, Rosie O’Donnell doesn’t mince words when she shares her opinion. First, she chimed in regarding the clash between Kelly Ripa and Clay Aiken. Recently, she’s ... Read More

Now We’ll See the ‘Real’ Oprah

Tuesday December 19, 2006
Does the woman ever stop? The nearly verifiable Queen of all Media, Oprah Winfrey, is developing two primetime reality shows for ABC television. It seems dominating daytime TV with The ... Read More

Holiday Themes Decorate Talk Show Schedules

Monday December 18, 2006
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you turn the TV dial. And this week’s talk shows are no exception – though there aren’t as many themed ... Read More

Kitty Kelley to pen Oprah Biography

Thursday December 14, 2006
She’s written about world leaders and entertainment icons. Now famed biographer Kitty Kelley is set to script the life story of the Queen of All Media, Oprah Winfrey. ... Read More

It’s Your Moment of Zen, Charles Osgood

Thursday December 14, 2006
I heard an interesting tidbit on The Bob and Tom Show this morning. For those who don’t know Bob and Tom, they’re a coupla funny lunatics who host a ... Read More

At Least It’s Not Called ‘Conan Gone Wild’

Wednesday December 13, 2006
I'm going to regret this. But here’s a rib-tickler, strictly for the older readers out there. And I mean strictly. It's a bit of a twist in the old marketing ... Read More

Smith, Midler, Fox Blitz the Media

Monday December 11, 2006
Back when Look Who’s Talking - updated for those who wish to peruse this week’s listings – included the column you’re reading now, I used to write a little segment ... Read More

O’Donnell Exiting? No ChanceRosie’s Enjoying The View

Thursday December 7, 2006
With rumors flying that Rosie O’Donnell is already trying to get out of her stint as co-host of The View and take on the role of drama queen on a ... Read More

Heeere’s … the No. 1 Most Memorable TV Catchphrase Ever

Wednesday December 6, 2006
If you’re a talk show fan – heck, if you’re a TV fan – no, scratch that – if you’re just an American with some semblance of pop culture knowledge ... Read More

Jerry Springer Calls it Quits!Calls His Radio Show Quits, That Is

Wednesday December 6, 2006
Okay, sensationalistic headline, I know. But it got your attention, didn’t it? Shlock talk king Jerry Springer, host of The Jerry Springer Show, has said goodbye to the air waves, ending ... Read More

Oprah Goes Live, Welcomes Al Gore

Tuesday December 5, 2006
Apologies for being late this week, but better late than never! And speaking of that, if you haven’t already, set your DVRs to record The Oprah Winfrey Show today, ... Read More

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