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Thomas' Talk Shows Blog June 2009 Archive

By Thomas Tennant, About.com Guide to Talk Shows

Tuesday What To Watch: The Quick Funny Fox

Tuesday June 30, 2009
Sure, it’s a repeat, but we love Michael J. Fox. And his overview of parenthood and outlook on optimism is inspiring. Fox, best known for his television roles on Family Ties ... Read More

Remembering Michael Jackson: Jackson’s Interview with Oprah Winfrey

Friday June 26, 2009
It’s been quite a few years since “King of Pop” Michael Jackson was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey - it was 1993 to be exact – and footage of the landmark ... Read More

What To Watch Wednesday: Valerie’s Cover Shoot

Wednesday June 24, 2009
I’ll admit that I had a crush on Valerie Bertinelli when she was on One Day at a Time. What 10-year-old kid didn’t? So you can guess who will be tuning ... Read More

Hasselbeck Accused of Plagiarism

Tuesday June 23, 2009
A Cape Cod, Mass., author is accusing View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism. The author, Susan Hassett, filed suit in federal court in Massachusetts on Monday. Hasselbeck is said to have ... Read More

Ed McMahon Dead at 86

Tuesday June 23, 2009
Ed McMahon, Tonight Show announcer and sidekick to host Johnny Carson for 30 years, has died. He was 86. McMahon died after midnight June 23 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center ... Read More

What To Watch Tuesday: Will Ferguson Fry Frey?

Tuesday June 23, 2009
In 2006, James Frey was the man who almost destroyed Oprah’s Book Club. His memoir, A Million Little Pieces turned out to be nothing more than a patchwork of fiction ... Read More

Joy Behar Gets Her Own Show

Monday June 22, 2009
Joy Behar, co-host of The View, is getting her own show. Don’t worry, she won’t be leaving The View anytime soon. Behar’s new show will debut in the fall on the ... Read More

What To Watch Monday: Iran Crisis on King, Comedy on Daily Show

Monday June 22, 2009
We’ll be watching Larry King discuss the election crisis in Iran tonight at 9 a.m. Protests over alleged election fraud in that country – along with startling images of protesters ... Read More

Letterman Apologizes to Palin

Tuesday June 16, 2009
David Letterman, host of the Late Show with David Letterman took time Monday night to formally apologize to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for making what he called “course jokes” about ... Read More

Palin Fires Back at Letterman on Today

Friday June 12, 2009
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin appeared on The Today Show this morning to talk politics and policy – but, more importantly to talk show fans – to fire back a bit ... Read More

Letterman Joke Sparks Feud with Palins

Thursday June 11, 2009
Updated! Read about Palin's Today Show response! It started Monday night when David Letterman, host of the Late Show with David Letterman made a questionable joke that included New York Yankees ... Read More

Saved by Jimmy Fallon

Thursday June 11, 2009

Letterman Sticking Around; Gets Ego Boost by Stern

Thursday June 11, 2009
Late Show host David Letterman is in talks to extend his contract – and thus his show – through 2012. Nothing’s final, though Letterman is expected to ink the deal sooner ... Read More

Leno Hitting the Primetime Airwaves Early

Wednesday June 10, 2009
Don’t be surprised if you start seeing Jay Leno at 10 p.m. on NBC already. The comedian , who will launch The Jay Leno Show in September, is appearing in ... Read More

Fallon's Five Words

Wednesday June 10, 2009
Let's do this Jeopardy style. Question: "Thank God Conan got promoted." Answer: What was Jimmy Fallon's five-word acceptance speech at the 2008 Webby Awards? As you'll recall, Fallon was named "Internet Person of ... Read More

Leno Sets Premiere Date

Tuesday June 9, 2009
The Jay Leno Show is set to premiere on Sept. 14 at 10 p.m. on NBC. Fans of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno will feel right as home, as Leno ... Read More

Colbert Lands in Iraq, Scores Talk Show First

Monday June 8, 2009
For several weeks, Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report, has slyly indicated that he would take his show to the Mideast. He couldn’t say when. He couldn’t say where. ... Read More

Oprah Responds to Criticism About Her Health Advice

Monday June 8, 2009
Oprah’s not sitting still, after a Newsweek cover story, titled “Crazy Talk: Oprah, Wacky Cures, and You,” appeared in the news magazine last week. It’s a long article providing much food ... Read More

Conan: “I’ve Time This Move Perfectly!”

Tuesday June 2, 2009
Last night’s debut of The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien was everything Conan fans hoped it would be – which was, more or less, Late Night with Conan O’Brien on ... Read More

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