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William Shatner’s Take on Sarah Palin

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, Gossip, Video


Bolding going where no man has gone before, delivered an amusing version of former governor Sarah Palin’s rambling, confusing goodbye speech to Alaska during an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show. While bongos played in the background and onlookers rolled in the aisles, Shatner offered up the perfect political dis. See the video above!

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VIDEO: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Hits Bonnaroo

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, Video


What does it look like when you bring a puppet on a stick to a four-day music festival? A little something like this.

Last night on , Triumph the Insult Comic Dog shared video from his journey to the 8th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee.

Triumph mingling with hippies, Bruce Springsteen and the Beastie Boys? Could it get any better?

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Conan O’Brien Talks About Super Mario Resemblance

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, Video


During Conan O’Brien’s first week on , it was hard not to find an opinion about the host’s performance. But I don’t think the execs were expecting to hear much about the set.

Earlier this week, Serious Lunch compared the studio’s background to the classic Super Mario Bros. game. This internet buzz led to an analysis during Friday’s taping.

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Friday Ratings: Jay Leno Leaves on a Record High

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, Ratings

Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien on The Tonight ShowWhether they were there to say “goodbye” to or “hello” to Conan O’Brien, the late-night viewers turned out in droves.

May 29’s telecast of earned the program’s best Friday numbers in Leno’s 17-year history with the program. Leno’s pseudo-finale earned a 8.8 rating/20 share in overnight metered markets—that’s a 126% increase over what the average was for this quarter.

Had it not been for President Obama’s appearance on March 19, the show would have had the best ratings for the whole year. (Obama’s visit drew in a 11.2/26 share.) It would have also been the highest performance for a telecast since the tribute to Johnny Carson in January 2005.

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This Week on TV (6/1-6/7)

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Late Night, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, BBC, Cable, CBS, NBC

Will Ferrell and Bear Grylls on Man vs. Wild

(You can view TV Envy’s Programming Schedule here.)

MONDAY 6/1)

  • I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (NBC, 8pm):  Series premiere. “In the opener, 10 celebrities are dropped into the heart of the jungle to begin competing in various challenges that test their survival skills.” The first victim? ‘s hair.
  • Jon & Kate Plus Eight (TLC, 9pm):  “The kids team up with professional baker Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) to create a special surprise for Kate on her birthday.” Kate, having been left all alone, will be forced to stuff her own pinatas.
  • Unwrapped (Food, 9pm):  “Fried foods are featured. Included: Ian’s organic chicken nuggets.” As if an organic version would make them less wrong.
  • The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (NBC, 11:30pm): The return of ? Say no more!

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Mel Gibson Talks to Jay Leno About Girlfriend’s Pregnancy

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, Video


Jon and Kate Gosselin might have been addressing rumors last night, but it Mel Gibson’s chat that drew laughs.

During a sit-down with exiting Tonight Show host Jay Leno, People‘s first “Sexiest Man Alive” gave himself a new title: “Octo-Mel.” The new nickname is a result of his girlfriend’s pregnancy. (The 53-year-old has seven other children with his first wife.)

When asked how he met the Russian singer, Mel said he heard Oksana Grigorieva’s voice before he actually met her in person. “Did you hear Susan Boyle?” Jay then joked.

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This Week on TV (5/25-5/31)

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Games, Late Night, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, BBC, Bravo, Cable, MTV, NBC, The CW, Medium

Jon & Kate Plus Eight

(You can view TV Envy’s Programming Schedule here.)

MONDAY 5/25)

  • Jon & Kate Plus Eight (TLC, 9pm):  Season premiere. “Jon and Kate discuss recent controversies surrounding their family.” Is anyone else feeling really uncomfortable right now?
  • Medium (NBC, 10pm):  “Joe lands in San Diego with a new job, upending the DuBois family and forcing Allison to contend with his absence.” The family will later reunite when they make their move to CBS.
  • Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!, 10:30pm):  “Kourtney and Khloe both experience heartbreak when they deal with ending relationships.” Being abruptly dumped by Donald Trump has has been difficult for Khloe.
  • The Tonight Show (NBC, 11:30pm): kicks off Jay Leno’s final week. I wonder if he’ll have any interesting stories to share.

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Jay Leno Lines up Schwarzenegger, Gibson and O’Brien for Final Week

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC

Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien

Just because he won’t be moving far doesn’t mean can’t throw himself a party.

Starting next Monday, a list of celebrities will be stopping by to offer their goodbyes. The weeklong “farewell” will cap off Leno’s 17-year run at 11:30 PM.

On May 25, Mel Gibson will kick off the celebration with singer Dwight Yoakam. This will be the Lethal Weapon star’s first television interview since news of his impending divorce broke. (I wonder if he will be addressing rumors his girlfriend’s pregnancy?)

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Jay Leno Talks About Hospital Visit

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, Video


So was it really a case of dehydration? No. It turns out Jay Leno may have been hospitalized last week because of food poisoning after all.

“What happened was — and I think was a mistake — I ate a raw pig a friend brought back from Mexico. ... It was delicious,” he joked last night.

Although a real reason for his sick days - his first since starting the Tonight Show gig in 1992 - was never disclosed, Leno did reveal a scary moment he had during his overnight stay. “I had a horrible dream that I couldn’t breathe. I felt like I was suffocating ... then I woke up and realized Conan was holding a pillow over my face,” Jay claimed.

Check out more videos from his return after the jump.

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Hospitalized Leno Forces Tonight Show Cancellation

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, News

Jay LenoUPDATE: Leno will return to work on Monday.

is currently suffering from some big bad voodoo.

This evening’s taping of has just been canceled due to an absent host. The 58-year-old comedian checked himself into the hospital earlier today after reportedly not feeling well.

According to show rep Tracy St. Pierre, Leno is currently in “good spirits” and working on material from his hospital bed. Although it’s been speculated that food poisoning is to blame, no other information has been released on Jay’s condition.

Ryan Reynolds, wildlife expert Jules Sylvester and musical guest Big Bad Voodoo Daddy had been scheduled to appear on tonight’s program. A repeat will now air in its place.

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