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Remembering 9/11: How Late-Night Comedy Bounced Back After the Tragedy

Nick Romano — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:02:29 +0000

The events of September 11, 2001 will forever be engraved in American history as one of the most tragic events, and the most impactful moment of our lifetime. But while the country collectively grieved over the human casualties, none were more affected than the residents of New York City. It was there that the devastation occurred and it was there that the survivors, the families of the victims and the city itself had to rebuild their lives.

At the time, most couldn't find the proper words to address the situation, but despite this challenge, it was left to all the late-night shows and media outlets that we often turn to for guidance to help us make sense of 9/11 and help us move on.

Will Smith Talks About 'Awkward' Kiss by Reporter [VIDEO]

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:05:28 +0000

Word to the wise, don’t get too aggressive with Will Smith. Just asked the Ukrainian reporter in Moscow who tried to smooch the Hollywood heavyweight during his interview with him. Will’s infamous smack was captured on video and instantly went viral on the Internet.

Sarah Jessica Parker Tells Awkward, Rambling Story on Letterman [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:11:13 +0000

For Sarah Jessica Parker, visiting the Bolshoi Theatre during a recent trip to Russia was almost a life-changing event. In fact, Parker seemed so taken with the landmark that she had difficulty expressing herself to David Letterman on the ‘Late Show.’

For more than four minutes, Parker told a meandering story about her visit to the historic theatre, alternately touching on latrines, grain alcohol, surreptitious cell phone photos and her role in potentially causing a divorce.

David Letterman Threatened on Jihadist Website [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:08:14 +0000

The FBI is investigating a threat made against talk show host David Letterman on a popular Internet destination for radical Muslims. A frequent contributor to the Shumuka al-Islam forum, a jihadist website, issued the threat in response to a joke the 64-year-old comic made on his CBS program ‘The Late Show With David Letterman.’ The [...]

Lady Gaga Eats Paper and Talks Rumors on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' [VIDEO]

JayCee — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:32:58 +0000

The words that come out of Lady Gaga’s mouth are almost as shocking as what she puts in it.

The Grammy-winning singer stopped by ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ Monday night and exchanged some playfully witty banter with the funnyman.

Lindsay A "No Show" On Letterman

shelley — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:18:45 +0000

Just hours after CBS TV announced that Lindsay Lohan would appear on the “Late Show With David Letterman” to present Dave’s Top 10 List, Lindsay tweeted; “I am NOT going to be doing David Letterman, I’m not sure how this happened, but I am sorry for the confusion.” A spokesman for Letterman’s production company said [...]

Best TV Clips of The Week

Debbie Ray — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:37:08 +0000

Seems like every time I turn on the television, there’s nothing to watch. That’s why I love this. The Best of TV in 5 easy clips! Betty White tries some vodka with David Letterman [Gawker-TV] Jay Leno Surprises 100-year-old twins with a visit from their favorite star Carol Burnett [TV Squad] Jacee Badeaux blows away [...]