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This Week’s What to Watch

Sunday May 18, 2008

Don’t miss these moments. They’re sure to be what everyone’s talking about this week. (Or at least on VH1’s Best Week Ever and E!’s The Soup.)

  • The Man in the Hat is Back: Start counting down to Thursday’s premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on Tuesday, when Harrison Ford stops by the Late Show with David Letterman. You’ll be able to feel the chill in the studio through your TV screen! He also drops by Late Night with Conan O’Brien the same day, and Live with Regis and Kelly Thursday. But start your film fandom on Tuesday, when co-star Shia LeBeouf appears on Regis and Kelly. He’ll then appear Friday on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

  • Mr. Graaaaaaaaant: The cast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show reunites on The Oprah Winfrey Show Monday. That’ll be fun!

  • Parrotheads: Be aware that Jimmy Buffett is set to appear on the Late Show Wednesday.

  • He was funnier on Remote Control: If you get that reference, you are old – and you probably know I’m talking about Adam Sandler, who I’ve never thought was particularly funny. But his new film, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan looks hilarious. Sandler appears on The Tonight Show Wednesday, but catch up on the film early on Monday when Rob Schneider stops by Jay’s place.

  • It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green: My mom would be mad – and wonder if it’s really me typing this list – if I didn’t mention that Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear are set to sit down with the ladies of The View on Wednesday. (Wednesday’s becoming a busy day!)

  • David will win!: I’m guessing David will be named the next American Idol. And I’m guessing Larry King will seem a bit out of touch discussing the competition with David on his Friday show.

    Not seeing what you like? Then check out all the other schedules!

  • You Can Call Me Al – Please, Just Call Me Al

    Thursday May 15, 2008

    If you hadn’t heard, former talk show host Star Jones (The View, Star Jones) and her husband of three years, Al Reynolds, are calling it quits. This after an incredibly public marriage (remember all the hullabaloo on The View when Star was selecting her dress, her caterer, her choir and guests?).

    Still, the couple are taking the high road – and Reynolds wishes everyone else would as well.

    The former Mr. Star Jones says as much on his MySpace blog, calling the time since the couple announced their trip to Splitsville “Dump on Al Month.”

    It’s Official: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

    Monday May 12, 2008

    NBC has officially named Jimmy Fallon as Conan O’Brien’s successor to the Late Night throne. The Saturday Night Live alum will start delivering monologues and interviewing guests in Summer 2009.

    Rumors that Fallon was the top choice to succeed O’Brien have existed since NBC signed him to an exclusive television deal in February 2007. No other names surfaced as possible contenders, either, unlike the search for Rosie O’Donnell’s successor on The View. For at least the last half year, Fallon was pretty much the given selection.

    Late Night executive producer Lorne Michaels, also executive producer of SNL, officially announced Fallon as TV’s newest talk show host at a Monday press conference. The press conference took place on the observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza – the same place Michaels introduced Conan O’Brien in 1993.

    Fallon will have to cut his teeth in an increasingly tight late night race – and space. The increasing popularity of Craig Ferguson’s Late Late Show, which is growing organically much like David Letterman’s early Late Night, the NBC predecessor to Conan’s iteration. Plus, the second half of Jimmy Kimmel bleeds over into Fallon’s territory, as well. How will he fair? Time will tell.

    But at least we have a year to speculate away. How do you think Fallon will fair as a late night talk show host? Post your thoughts in the comments below!

    This Week: Celebrate Montel Williams

    Monday May 12, 2008

    Though there’s much going on in terms of interesting, fun and funny guests on many of our favorite talk shows this week, the show to watch is Montel Williams.

    This week marks the last five original shows for Montel, one of a handful of recognizable daytime talk shows and a survivor of the daytime talk show wars of the mid 1990s. After 17 years on the air, Montel is signing off.

    So, this week, tip your hat to one of the greats, Montel Williams.

    • Monday: Celebrating 17 Years: Montel’s Favorites
    • Tuesday: Most Outrageous Guests
    • Wednesday: Sylvia’s Farewell
    • Thursday: Our Most Memorable Guests
    • Friday: Montel’s Grand Finale

    Make sure to check out this week’s schedules!

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