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Thomas' Talk Shows Blog May 2009 Archive

By Thomas Tennant, About.com Guide to Talk Shows

Conan Set to Debut on Tonight Show

Sunday May 31, 2009
In a few short hours, Conan O'Brien will mark his debut as host of The Tonight Show. For long-time fans, his debut may seem a little like deja vu, as ... Read More

Tonight Show Transition Begins

Friday May 29, 2009
Tonight is the final episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. After the broadcast, the title will change (ever so slightly), the set will change, the band leader will ... Read More

Three More Tonight’s for Jay Leno

Wednesday May 27, 2009
Friday marks the final Tonight Show for Jay Leno, who, after 17 years as host, will turn the show over to Conan O’Brien. O’Brien will serve as Leno’s last guest Friday ... Read More

American Idol’s Kris Allen on Tuesday’s Ellen

Tuesday May 26, 2009
The holiday has put the schedules back a day (but many have this week’s guests posted as well), but as an FYI, American Idol winner Kris Allen appears on today’s ... Read More

Ellen Gives ‘Common Cement’ Speech at Tulane

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Every year a handful of talk show hosts are invited to speak at college graduations, and this year is no different. Of those making their way to YouTube, Ellen DeGeneres’ ... Read More

Ellen Talks Talk Shows with George Lopez

Wednesday May 20, 2009
On Tuesday's Ellen, host Ellen DeGeneres welcomed comedian and future talk show host George Lopez. The two talked about Lopez's upcoming late night entry. Ellen congratulated Lopez and asked him how ... Read More

Jay Leno’s Final Guests; Line-Ups Posted

Monday May 18, 2009
Jay Leno has announced the guests of his final Tonight Show, which will air May 29. The last to appear? Conan O'Brien, who will take over as host of the ... Read More

2009 Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced

Thursday May 14, 2009
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced today nominees for the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards. No big surprises for talk show fans, but much to discuss in the coming ... Read More

Oprah Apologizes to 'Million Pieces' Author James Frey

Thursday May 14, 2009
Various news outlets are reporting that Oprah Winfrey has apologized to author James Frey. Frey is the author of A Million Little Pieces, an Oprah's Book Club selection. One ... Read More

View Breaking News: SNL Star Announces Pregnancy, Joy Plans to Marry

Tuesday May 12, 2009
Forget Celebrity Apprentice star Joan Rivers calling in to dish about the her feud with party planner David Tutera (Rivers won CA, by the way). The real news on The ... Read More

Oprah Drives KFC Crazy

Saturday May 9, 2009
Well, she sort of did. After promoting on her show this week a printable coupon available on fast food restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken's Web site, offering a free "Kentucky Grilled Chicken" ... Read More

Fallon Scores as Internet’s ‘Person of the Year’

Tuesday May 5, 2009
I guess all those webisodes paid off for Jimmy Fallon. The host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon was named the Internet’s “Person of the Year” during the 2008 Webby Awards ... Read More

Ellen DeGeneres Celebrates 1000th Show with Special Guest

Tuesday May 5, 2009
In case you missed it (and unfortunately, I did!), Ellen DeGeneres celebrated the broadcast of the 1000th episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday, May 1. The show ... Read More

Regis Heading Back to Millionaire

Tuesday May 5, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire couldn’t have had anything to do with this, could it? Live with Regis and Kelly ’s Regis Philbin will head back to the dais to host a two-week ... Read More

Jenny McCarthy to Host Talk Show

Monday May 4, 2009
There’s a new talk show host coming to a TV near you – and Oprah’s got her back. That would be Jenny McCarthy, the former Playboy playmate and successful actress. A ... Read More

What To Watch: ‘Beam Me Up’ Edition

Sunday May 3, 2009
Boy, it’s been a while since we had a “What To Watch”. We’ll be getting back to these regularly. And if we were able to go through a wormhole like ... Read More

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