Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Baldwin trial

I just checked IMDB. “Rust” has 13 producers, of which Baldwin is one. Among the 13 are 4 executive producers. Baldwin is not one of them. Pinning the responsibility on Baldwin seems just a tad selective. On Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:54:22 PM UTC-4 Kevin M. wrote: > I previously worked at a

[TV orNotTV] Re: Letterman channel includes bearded Dave content

I don’t mean to hype this any more than I probably already have. Nothing’s official yet; nothing’s been signed. My involvement hasn’t been firmly defined yet, and maybe that’ll change once the paperwork’s done. (There’ll be sort sort of announcement soon in FB/AFL, and I’ll be seeing it for the

[TV orNotTV] Re: Norm Macdonald

Yeah -- I had uploaded the five-parter in late November 2019. Celebrities rudely dying -- Charlie Watts, Lloyd Dobyns, Ed Asner, Willard Scott -- while I was working on the Tony Mendez retrospective (now editing Part 3 of 7) got awfully distracting, but at least the Norm collection was already

[TV orNotTV] Re: Teri Garr Collection

And thanks! I'm currently working on a mammoth retrospective on Tony Mendez. Hopefully uploaded in a couple of weeks. On Friday, September 3, 2021 at 12:39:14 PM UTC-4 donz5 wrote: > I'll have to pinpoint when guests regularly received play-on music. Comics > always were accorded

[TV orNotTV] Re: Teri Garr Collection

I'll have to pinpoint when guests regularly received play-on music. Comics always were accorded music, starting with Elayne Boosler on March 2, 1982 (LN #18), the second stand-up to appear on the show (the first, Franklyn Ajaye, had no intro- or exit- music when he did his act on February 15,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Tony Mendez, RIP

Tony’s stage name wasn’t mentioned because it couldn’t be confirmed. In fact the entire obit was delayed until Tony’s death could be confirmed. On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 9:05:47 AM UTC-4 Diner wrote: > Tony's obituary in the New York Times: >

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jack Hanna has dementia, will retire

Current and hopefully final tally is 101 plus a few references (viewer mails, Chris Elliott segments, etc.). Considering the size and number of needed conversions (aspect ratios, diluting WPI watermarks , redoing some DVD—> mp4 files, plus cataloguing each appearance’s animals), it looks like

[TV orNotTV] Re: Jack Welch gone

it was a fellow named Mittenback, or Mittenbach, or any other spelling variation. I put a sort of history together here last night: https://youtu.be/JIQOMVdVheU On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:13:53 PM UTC-5, Bob Jersey wrote: > > > Diner, earlier today (3/02), to moi: >> >> That wasn't him. >>

[TV orNotTV] Re: CNN Explores ‘The Story Of Late Night’ From Cream Productions – Deadline

If you have nothing more useful to do -- https://donzblog.home.blog/2019/12/19/that-cnn-thing/ On Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 11:06:15 PM UTC-5, M-D November wrote: > > TL;dr - yes, Bill Carter is involved. > > On Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 2:09:16 AM UTC-5, Steve Timko wrote: >> >> >>

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Donz' Youtube channel "not available"

All access issues finally resolved. I now just have to keep my nose clean for three months; the two copyright strikes expire on December 9. Thanks, everybody. I added a good ten years to my life this last week. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Donz' Youtube channel "not available"

Thanks. I just want YT to fix this, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tvornottv+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web

[TV orNotTV] Re: Donz' Youtube channel "not available"

Re-enabling the Hidden channel is the problem. I keep getting “Error. Try again” when hitting the Create Channel button. On the desktop in both Safari and Firefox. On the iPad. On the laptop. So it’s not local. This is a YT glitch. And I’ve since learned that all Hidden does is change all the

[TV orNotTV] Re: Donz' Youtube channel "not available"

So here;s what happened: Evening of September 9, the Carson people had You Tube take down 9 Tonight Show videos -- 6 of the 9 "David and Johnny" collections, Al Franken 2005/1973, the Ashley Wynn set, and one Dave guest appearance on the Tonight Show. Ordinarily, when a video is taken down,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Colbert and Kimmel tell same Trump joke

I posted one from 1988 between Dave and Jay: Leno & Letterman - Same Setup, Different Punchline, February 11, 1988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zClF70he-I=10 On Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 12:29:54 PM UTC-4, Tom Wolper wrote: > > On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 11:35 AM Jon Delfin > wrote: > >>

[TV orNotTV] Re: Lawrence O’Donnell is to Louise Mensch as...

Kevin and I did a back-and-forth on this on his FB page late last night until I had to call it off and get to sleep. He had insisted that the source had been "discredited," because it was shown that the source's evidence was second-hand. I explained, again and again, that that would have been

[TV orNotTV] Re: The Wonderful Wizard of Donz

Thanks!! On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11:53:02 PM UTC-5, Kevin M. (RPCV) wrote: > > Our very own Mr. G has completed the David Letterman digital archive. I > know what a chore it was to convert my VHS collection. What he did is > commendable, so I commend him here. Congratulations Don! > >

[TV orNotTV] Re: Donz question with sports connection

He tweeted in a comment that he was there for Crispin Glover, so that puts him in late July 1987 (he's not shown on that show). I found a shadowy figure in several of the Chris Elliott as Marlon Brando clips; that's probably him. In other clips there's a woman.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Paul Shaffer Back on Late Night

Anton was in L.A., playing behind Joe Bonamassa on "Conan." I understand that Will was in Europe. On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:13:47 AM UTC-4, Tom Wolper wrote: > > On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 10:01 AM, Pete Ahles > wrote: > > I didn't see Will Lee, although he is on the

[TV orNotTV] Re: So long, Leon Russell

Yep -- uploaded his first appearance last April. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIpYRjnpGjQ On Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 5:31:07 PM UTC-5, Bob Jersey wrote: > > > The songwriter/piano player/rock icon had at least one resurgence over the > years, teaming with Elton John on 2010's *The

Re: [TV orNotTV] OT: Thinking of Tom Heald

Yes, that was just wonderful. Thank you. I had never chatted with Tom until one day he called me out of the blue. My dad was in town and was visiting me, so I had to cut Tom short. That was the only time we talked. On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 9:35:21 PM UTC-4, Celina Knippling wrote: > > I

[TV orNotTV] Leaving Letterman, Part 1

A look back at the final Late Show and beyond. Walter Kim put this together. Part 1. http://www.slideshare.net/WalterKim1/leaving-letterman -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post

[TV orNotTV] Re: The Late Show With David Letterman Theme, beta version

Just saw the clip. I added a comment: "This is actually from 1990. January 25, to be exact." I should have a better-sounding version in the Cave and will check. On Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 12:56:17 PM UTC-4, Joe Hass wrote: > > While perusing through Donz's channel, this came up as a

[TV orNotTV] Re: Donz' 'toob channel...

It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. :) On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:01:22 PM UTC-4, Bob Jersey wrote: > > > ...continues to grow > (link). > Latest: the first time Hal Gurnee was called "Gertner" by DL. > > B > >

Re: [TV orNotTV] What We Learned Monday About "Late Show With"

Three times: September 20, 1994: performed a Bach Gigue and Gershwin's Prelude January 15, 1997, with Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor: performed Appalachian Waltz (or The Green Groves of Erin/The Flowers of Red Hill) June 24, 2002, with The Silk Road Ensemble: performed Little Blue Flower On

[TV orNotTV] Re: Quickie taping report: "Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

In addition to Pat and Harold are Gene, Erik, and several other crew members whose names escape me at the moment. They're all CBS, not WPI, employees. Paul's assistant Dan Fetter is now working as assistant to the new music guy. And LSwDL Music Producer Sheryl Zelikson continues her position

Re: [TV orNotTV] CBS Giving Dave a Prime Time Salute

There have been four LS Prime Time Specials: PTS-1: November 21, 1994 (taped 11/11) PTS-2: February 19, 1996 (taped 2/9) PTS-3: February 24, 1997 (taped 2/14) PTS-4: November 23, 1998 (taped 11/12) On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 4:10:45 PM UTC-4, David Bruggeman wrote: I could have sworn that

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: CBS Giving Dave a Prime Time Salute

Kevin posts, in part: Selena Gomez wasn't included despite her being one of Dave's most frequent guests in recent years. Not really: The criteria here is one of most frequent guests in recent years. Selena Gomez appeared on the show, in total, 5 times, from July 2010 until October 2013.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Letterman retiring in 2015, supposedly

Actually, Johnny was 66 when he retired. He turned 67 five months later. On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 8:10:09 PM UTC-4, PGage wrote: On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 4:38 PM, Joe Hass hassg...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 8:01 PM, PGage pga...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: 2. I

Re: [TV orNotTV] Letterman retiring in 2015, supposedly

show lasted 43 years. On Thursday, April 10, 2014 2:32:55 PM UTC-4, PGage wrote: On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:17 AM, donz5 do...@aol.com javascript:wrote: Actually, Johnny was 66 when he retired. He turned 67 five months later. There you go - even better (for my point). Will that make Dave

[TV orNotTV] SCG

Everything about last night's LLSwCF suggests that he's not re-upping after his contract ends and that he has no desire whatsoever to move up to 11:35 PM. -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups TV or Not TV

Re: [TV orNotTV] Letterman retiring in 2015, supposedly

On Friday, April 4, 2014 2:34:29 PM UTC-4, darren wrote: One name that I am surprised to not see show up more in these conversations is Aisha Tyler. I remember people mentioning her back in 2010 on lists of who should replace Conan before Fallon got the nod, and I am surprised more people

Re: [TV orNotTV] Letterman retiring in 2015, supposedly

It couldn't have been during the shingles episode, as that occurred in March 2003, long before Ferguson had even auditioned for the gig. On Friday, April 4, 2014 1:50:42 PM UTC-4, M-D November wrote: HuffPo TV is reporting that CBS courted Oliver to replace SCG in event he didn't renew his

Re: [TV orNotTV] Some New Yorkers still don't get it

This reminds me of a little story: One morning in 1995 I woke up, looked outside (I'm on the 2nd floor in a NYC apartment building), and saw all sorts of activity: there were fire trucks, police cars, and a lot of bodies spread out on the street, their faces covered with cloth. Also, the air

Re: [TV orNotTV] now that CBS and Time Warner have settled

Last night LSwDL did show a re-run from the black-out period. From Aug. 22. And last night's LLSwCF was indeed new, as evidenced by SCG's mention of the swimmer. On Monday, September 2, 2013 7:28:53 PM UTC-4, PGage wrote: Why don't they at least show a re-run from the black out period, so it

[TV orNotTV] Re: Bada Bing! The Sopranos Best Written Series Ever!

Any Top Ten list that doesn't include Arrested Development... On Jun 3, 7:09 pm, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 11:18 AM, Ron Casalotti roncasalo...@gmail.comwrote: Or so says the Writers Guild of America: - *Top Ten* Rank Series Title Network Writer(s)* 1

[TV orNotTV] Re: So long, Ed Shaughnessy

I posted this in fb/afl: A few years ago Anton [Fig] asked me to determine precisely when he'd become the longest-running drummer in late-night history. I spent a number of sleepless nights researching Ed's time as permanent member of the Tonight Show band and was able to pinpoint his tenure to

[TV orNotTV] Re: Tig Natoro on Conan

I didn't sense any discomfort from either the audience during the remote nor Eve's composure. I think the thought of the audience almost booing Tig is ridiculous. On May 25, 1:44 pm, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 6:26 AM, Adam Bowie a...@adambowie.co.uk wrote: I tend to

[TV orNotTV] Re: The Season's Damage So Far (Annotated)

I've posted this before, but I keep hoping that NBC will finally air the final episode of Grand. On May 7, 12:50 pm, Diner bwayst...@gmail.com wrote: On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11:53:51 AM UTC-4, Mark Jeffries wrote: As we're days away from upfronts, here's how last season went, according to

[TV orNotTV] Re: Hoda Kotb thinkin' bout movin' on

Last night I suggested in afl/fb that LN will move to Leno's L.A. set, and who better to take over LN than Leno? On Apr 4, 4:19 pm, Kevin M. drunkbastar...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 1:10 PM, Bob in Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.com wrote: Kevin, in part: Jay Leno as cohost of

[TV orNotTV] Re: Late Show Charts Graphs 1993-2012

That's good to know. I heard about Will's Twitter, plus he posted the link on his facebook page. I had sent a private fb message to several of LS's staffers, but Bill wasn't among them. Glad they're getting to see this. On Apr 2, 9:31 pm, Kevin M. drunkbastar...@gmail.com wrote: Both Bill

[TV orNotTV] Re: Late Show Charts Graphs 1993-2012

1. Check the credits. :) 2. I asked her if she'd mind if I'd pass it along to others. She replied, Share it will whomever you like! So I think it'd be ok to send it to your site runner. On Apr 1, 6:32 am, JW redbu...@gmail.com wrote: My friend Sofia from Sweden has put together a stunning

[TV orNotTV] Late Show Charts Graphs 1993-2012

My friend Sofia from Sweden has put together a stunning collection of Charts and Graphs documenting the first 19 years of Late Show with David Letterman stats. With her ok, I'm distributing her work here. There are two main sets of tabs to select -- the years at the top and the categories at the

[TV orNotTV] Re: Late Show Charts Graphs 1993-2012

: Sunday, March 31, 2013 7:00 PM To: tvornottv@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Late Show Charts Graphs 1993-2012 Are the 2012 show numbers incomplete, or did Dave really do that few shows last year? On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 12:42 PM, donz5 do...@aol.com wrote: My friend Sofia

[TV orNotTV] Re: Late Show Charts Graphs 1993-2012

Yeah, he was on the show just once in 1996: April 26, 1996, when he chatted with Dave and also performed You Make Me Feel So Young (thus his panel + music tag for that year). On Mar 31, 8:28 pm, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 5:14 PM, donz5 do...@aol.com wrote: Glide

[TV orNotTV] Re: Went to Dave on Tuesday show - screwup on Pope call

I'm relatively sure it's this interview on Alec Baldwin's podcast where Dave discusses his evolving role on the show: http://www.laughspin.com/2012/06/18/listen-alec-baldwin-interviews-david-letterman-for-45-minutes/ On Mar 17, 12:52 pm, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at

[TV orNotTV] Re: Bill Carter says Tonight will move back to NY, with Fallon

Back in the '60s, the lead star on the show would be scheduled to appear within that last half hour. Basically to keep the viewers watching all 90 minutes. On Mar 20, 11:24 pm, Mark Jeffries spotligh...@gmail.com wrote: Well, considering that the usual guests in the last half-hour of 90 minute

[TV orNotTV] Re: The Challenger

Thanks to your recommendation, I grabbed it tonight for later viewing. Thanks for that. One of the sites hinted that this was a series, but a quick look towards the end suggested that this was a one-show deal. Any news otherwise? On Mar 20, 5:23 pm, Adam Bowie a...@adambowie.co.uk wrote: This is

[TV orNotTV] Re: Best Oscar Moment

I thought the Bond tribute would have made a hell of a lot more sense if all of its Bonds had made a stage appearance. Maybe it was attempted and Connery said no way, and so the idea was scratched, but without it, it seemed pointless. On Feb 25, 12:09 pm, Tom Wolper twol...@gmail.com wrote: On

[TV orNotTV] Re: UK paper: CNN to replace AC with newbie

They won't do it (and neither will he), but bringing back Aaron Brown would be brilliant. -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups TV or Not TV group. To post to this group, send email to

[TV orNotTV] Re: NotTV: Muzak to change name

On Feb 6, 5:01 pm, Tom Wolper twol...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Bob in Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.comwrote: This week, per the NY Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/business/muzak-background-music-to-..., the iconic commercial-audio service's parent Mood Media

[TV orNotTV] Re: Post-game Ferguson

I think this was a first: Monday's show ran the full closing credits for Sunday's broadcast. -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups TV or Not TV group. To post to this group, send email to

[TV orNotTV] Re: Jimmy Kimmel stunt (semi-spoiler)

Paint me in your corner: I found the payoff to an 8-year running joke outstanding. It literally took years to pull off: http://www.tvguide.com/News/Jimmy-Kimmel-Matt-Damon-1059687.aspx (h/t Ken Hommel) On Jan 25, 7:43 pm, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Diner

[TV orNotTV] Re: NBC going with later-return strategy again

Revolution had been long-scheduled to return in late March. This wasn't a new decision. On Jan 8, 10:12 am, Bob in Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.com wrote: The Voice (there is a NY Post article about all the agony over who's going to be judging next round) and Revolution will be held till Mar. 26,

[TV orNotTV] Re: happy new year

Let's not have this happen again. :) On Jan 1, 2:20 pm, Joe Hass hassgoc...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM, donz5 do...@aol.com wrote: On Jan 1, 1:02 pm, Joe Hass hassgoc...@gmail.com wrote: (b) The fact that neither of them has allowed guest hosts at all except under

[TV orNotTV] Re: MTM Escalator Shot

On Jan 1, 9:13 pm, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Brad Beam b.b...@suddenlink.net wrote: - Original Message - From: PGage  Does anyone know the history of the MTM openings? When was that escalator shot included, and did it stay in through the end of

[TV orNotTV] Re: MTM Escalator Shot

: On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 8:41 AM, donz5 do...@aol.com wrote: As to your hypothesis: it wouldn't surprise me at all that Redford shot that deliberately as a throwback to an earlier Mary. Do you include other films for this course? Like Good Will Hunting, for example? Well, your speculative

[TV orNotTV] Re: happy new year

On Jan 1, 1:02 pm, Joe Hass hassgoc...@gmail.com wrote: I think Evanier is right in general, but I disagree with a couple points (with the caveat that I freely admit I don't watch either of them): (a) Evanier puts too much weight on what Dave will do after the show. If Dave doesn't head

[TV orNotTV] Re: JFK Dave

On Dec 28, 12:58 am, Tom Wolper twol...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 11:42 PM, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: But I tuned in for Dave, and I was not disappointed  Regina Lasko looked genuinely happy behind Dave, and he seemed to be genuinely touched. All four of those honoring

[TV orNotTV] Re: JFK Dave

On Dec 28, 1:04 pm, Jon Delfin jondel...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 12:55 PM, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: As you say, the Fey appearance count is more forgivable, and she did introduce it with a caveat to the effect if one can believe the internet. Do you have any idea what

[TV orNotTV] Re: JFK Dave

On Dec 28, 1:38 pm, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 10:04 AM, Jon Delfin jondel...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 12:55 PM, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: As you say, the Fey appearance count is more forgivable, and she did introduce it with a caveat to the

[TV orNotTV] Re: JFK Dave

Yeah, about, plus or minus one, depending on whether her cameos are counted (IMDB counted the latter but not the former). As I posted, a forgivable error. On Dec 28, 6:58 pm, Joe Coughlin inturnaro...@gmail.com wrote: So, about 15 is still fine. On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM, donz5

[TV orNotTV] Re: Late Night Deals with Newtown

Confirmed: Judd Apatow is tonight's (12/19) guest. He mentioned that yesterday was his 45th birthday. He was born December 6, 1967. So tonight's show was taped Friday, December 7. On Dec 18, 4:49 pm, David Bruggeman bru...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm with Jon and I've heard others indicate this week's

[TV orNotTV] Re: SNL with Martin Short Paul McCartney

Little-noticed: Wonderful Christmastime ended with voices in the Childrens' Choir adding a 6th, a passing homage, I think, to She Loves You. I liked that. On Dec 16, 4:27 pm, Kevin M. drunkbastar...@gmail.com wrote: Cold open was awesome, tasteful, needed, and entirely out-of-character. It made

[TV orNotTV] Re: 'Anderson Live' Dead

And we bid you good night. (Subject head called for a Live Dead reference here.) -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups TV or Not TV group. To post to this group, send email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com To

[TV orNotTV] Re: The hurricane, NYC and late night

Tom Malone reports from fb-afl that LSwDL will tape tonight. On Sunday, October 28, 2012 10:24:23 PM UTC-4, Bob in Jersey wrote: The end of this Variety articlehttp://www.variety.com/article/VR1118061344.html?cmpid=RSS%7CNews%7CFilmNewsin which plenty of things are shut down said Kimmel

Re: [TV orNotTV] The hurricane, NYC and late night

Mike Mcintee On Monday, October 29, 2012 7:08:21 PM UTC-4, Mark Jeffries wrote: Is that Eddie Brill filling in for Alan Kalter on the intro? On Monday, October 29, 2012 5:27:58 PM UTC-5, Joe Hass wrote: LSwDL has posted a highlight from tonight's audience-free show.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Battlestar Galactica Ruins A Perfectly Good Word

Commenters can always go with frick. That's what Scrubs' Elliot Reid always chose. On Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:13:53 AM UTC-4, Jason Carpio wrote: well, that's pretty fracking stupid. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Joe Hass hassg...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Hearst newspapers

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Paul Shaffer Might Leave 'Late Show' After His Contract Expires

Meanwhile, the first two comments I posted on the Hollywood Reporter page from my iPad were immediately accepted, but the last two from my computer are still pending. Go figure. On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 10:49:44 AM UTC-4, Steve Timko wrote: It doesn't look at the Canadian TV guide is

[TV orNotTV] Re: Paul Shaffer Might Leave 'Late Show' After His Contract Expires

HR botched its lead. Its source, which it links, specifically refers to _the show's_ contract, i.e., with CBS, and not with Paul's contract with the show. All Paul is contemplating is not continuing with whatever show is on at that hour once Dave retires, likely after DL's own contract with

[TV orNotTV] Re: Paul Shaffer Might Leave 'Late Show' After His Contract Expires

Paul releases statement debunking the non-story: “In an interview with a reporter, I made two unrelated points which, joined together, seem to say something that isn’t true. It’s true that the show was recently extended for two years, and yes, someday when it’s all over, I will most likely

Re: [TV orNotTV] Jay Mohr bags another late night fixture...

Thanks, David -- almost through this, and it's absolutely great. Will get to Kevin's link after this, and thanks, too, Kevin. On Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:08:27 PM UTC-4, David Bruggeman wrote: On a related note, Rob Burnett was on a recent Nerdist podcast with another Letterman staffer,

[TV orNotTV] Re: Andy Williams Dies at 84

As [Mike Post] explained it, Andy had taken his show off the air around 1967, and in 1969 NBC decided to bring him back, putting him in an earlier timeslot and trying to appeal to a younger audience by bringing in younger-skewing guests like Linda Ronstadt, Elton John, and Simon and Garfunkel.

Re: [TV orNotTV] Character in Anti-Obama Skit on Fox News Does Not Follow Script

ObDave: LNwDL, September 14, 1988: Dave (or the show) talked to the Miss America chairman regarding a plea (not yet sure from which side) for Carlson to guest on the show and also sit in with the band. As further enticement to get her on the show, Drew Carter, from NBC's Legal Department, said

[TV orNotTV] Re: Get a Life DVD Set is being released 9/18/12

It looks like they finally got the rights -- or the dough -- to use R.E.M's Stand. On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:17:48 PM UTC-4, Tom Wolper wrote: Here's the promo video: http://vimeo.com/48047691 -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you

Re: [TV orNotTV] SNL season opener review

Republicans gave SNL up long ago. I thought the puppet sketch had moments of brilliance. On Sunday, September 16, 2012 12:45:39 PM UTC-4, PGage wrote: On Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 4:01 AM, JW redb...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: To my surprise, it didn't suck. Maybe it's because they didn't use

[TV orNotTV] Re: LA Times Leno Story

That and he's determined to outlast Jay. On Monday, August 27, 2012 9:33:38 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: Only in the wake of the Tonight Show cutbacks am I realizing that Dave may very well be staying on the air more for the benefit for a large and loyal staff than because of his desire to hold

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Late Late Show tickets

Thanks for the detailed description, Kevin. Because I don't get wide-screen reception, what Craig wrote on the guy's left knee couldn't be seen. All I saw was love on his right knee. Do you remember what the left knee had? On Monday, August 27, 2012 11:13:19 PM UTC-4, Kevin M. (RPCV) wrote: I

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Late Late Show tickets

the monologue and cold open. And they need to get a light on Craig for when he goes in close during the monologue - he definitely felt more distant from the camera during last night's show. On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 12:33:59 PM UTC-4, donz5 wrote: Thanks for the detailed

Re: [TV orNotTV] Newsroom Illuminates Munn

I was leafing through IMDB's Goofs section for the film Evolution. In the category Incorrectly regarded as goofs was this: Almost all 'science' in the movie is bogus. It's a comedy, not a documentary. It rang a bell with me as it pertains to this discussion about The Newsroom: it's a

Re: [TV orNotTV] Newsroom Illuminates Munn

See, we can agree on something, Dave -- I latched onto BB a month or so ago and have since been watching the series from the start; I'm now a few episodes into Season 4. A remarkable show, incredibly tight writing, a superb cast, and breathtaking cinematography. On Monday, August 27, 2012

Re: [TV orNotTV] NYT: Kimmel to 11:35, Nightline to 12:35

I suspect that Ferguson is operating with the same diplomatic tools as Dave was when asked if he wanted The Tonight Show once Johnny retired. Besides, if SCG wasn't interested in succeeding Dave, why was it put into his contract? On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:24:11 PM UTC-4, Tom Wolper wrote:

[TV orNotTV] Re: NBC News execs deny David Gregory is out at ‘Meet the Press’

On Jul 6, 4:45 pm, Tom Wolper twol...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Kevin M. drunkbastar...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Joe Coughlin inturnaro...@gmail.com wrote: To be replaced by Hoda Kotb. To be replaced by Jay Leno To be replaced by Ann

[TV orNotTV] Re: So long, Sheriff Andy

I just received CNN's email bulletin announcing the death of Griffith, three hours after the news hit the telegraph offices. I guess they've taken to heart the mantra to be right rather than first. -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are

Re: DVR notice - Re: [TV orNotTV] Another power outage in SCG-land

On Jun 29, 10:41 am, David Bruggeman bru...@yahoo.com wrote: A link to the 2003 shortened show - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsIwawod1wA(1 of 2) Didn't Dave do a program from the lobby of the Ed, or was that at 30 Rock? David That was in the Ed lobby while the theater was being

[TV orNotTV] Re: SCOTUS Obamacare Ruling Provides Sorkin More Material

Let's not forget that of the three cable news networks, MSNBC was the only one that got it right the first time by giving Pete Williams the necessary time to digest just what was in the ruling. And when he was asked who voted what, he was honest enough to say he needed more time to figure that

[TV orNotTV] Re: Today in Awkward Morning Television

No, but it helps to have her read the pre-interview notes beforehand. On Jun 1, 8:35 am, Jon Delfin jondel...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 8:33 AM, Diner bwayst...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, May 31, 2012 3:11:46 PM UTC-4, Joe Hass wrote: This morning on Today, Kathie Lee

[TV orNotTV] Re: Question for the braintrust...

Aerosmith - Janie's Got a Gun (http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=RqQn2ADZE1A) Madonna - Papa Don't Preach (http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=RkxqxWgEEz4ob=av2e) On May 28, 11:59 pm, Kevin M. drunkbastar...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for some good, entertaining music videos that tell a story. The

[TV orNotTV] Re: Dave with Reege (filling in for Piers)

Dave credited Randy Cohen for the Top Ten concept. But back in 1998, Gerard Mulligan credited Steve O'Donnell. A major issue. :) On May 29, 10:17 pm, Melissa P takingupspace...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure I learned anything I didn't already know, but not a bad way to spend the hour.   Lots of

[TV orNotTV] Jay Airs YouTube Video, NBC Then Cites Infringement

Cited earlier this week in afl/fb: http://splitsider.com/2012/05/an-open-letter-to-jay-leno-about-stealing-my-video-and-then-getting-it-removed-from-youtube/ -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups TV or Not TV

[TV orNotTV] Re: Jay Airs YouTube Video, NBC Then Cites Infringement

As I understand it, the clip wasn't submitted to the TS; instead it was found and then aired without first informing the creator of the clip. So whatever fine print there may have been wouldn't have applied here. On May 26, 3:46 pm, Bob in Jersey bob.in.jer...@juno.com wrote: Two things come to

[TV orNotTV] Re: Late Late Show in Scotland

re the cemetery segment: http://www.tvworthwatching.com/post/THE-TV-WORTH-WATCHING-INTERVIEW-Craig-Ferguson-120517.aspx Q: From the first night, when you went in the graveyard with Mila Kunis — there, at some point, she skips while she’s going towards the monument you want to steer her toward.

[TV orNotTV] Re: Wiig's SNL Swan Song

I posted a similar (but not as detailed) praise for the show's closing tribute in afl/fb (afl in gg is pretty much daid). Got the usual responses from the Wiig detractors. Never quite understood why she was so vilified. As I wrote in there, She's no Robin Duke or Melanie Hutsell, but no one could

[TV orNotTV] Re: Wiig's SNL Swan Song

PGage wrote, in part: ...though seemed a bit of a diss for the other cast members who are leaving. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/20/kristen-wiig-last-snl-episode_n_1530728.html?ir=Celebrityref=topbar Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis have also been reported to be leaving SNL, though

[TV orNotTV] Re: Conan and Dave

Dave first stand-up on the TS was November 24, 1978. No sit-down with Johnny. I believe he was called over to home base after his second stand-up on January 5, 1979. After his third appearance on February 22, 1979, he was asked to guest- host the show -- that occurred a month later, March 26,

[TV orNotTV] Re: Conan and Dave

unseemly. A similar dynamic _may_ be taking place in regards to SCG. On May 19, 1:23 am, PGage pga...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 9:48 PM, donz5 do...@aol.com wrote: I trust you're kidding re the interview being taped 18 months ago. It was taped the same day as broadcast

[TV orNotTV] Re: Sacha on Dave

Tonight will be his fifth guest appearance on the show: July 12, 2004: He came on as Ali G. October 30, 2006: as Borat. July 7, 2009: as himself. July 9, 2009: as Brüno in a cameo. I should learn by later this afternoon how he'll present himself for tonight's broadcast (taped yesterday). On May

[TV orNotTV] Re: Sacha on Dave

part of the appearance would be as himself. David  From: donz5 do...@aol.com  Subject: [TV orNotTV] Re: Sacha on Dave Tonight will be his fifth guest appearance on the show: July 12, 2004: He came on as Ali G. October 30, 2006: as Borat. July 7, 2009

[TV orNotTV] Re: Conan and Dave

I trust you're kidding re the interview being taped 18 months ago. It was taped the same day as broadcast, Thursday, May 17. This was the first time Dave got to talk to Conan about the fun times 18 months, so why not focus on that? As to Conan replacing Dave: as we've noted several times, SCG

[TV orNotTV] Re: Conan and Dave

Since Conan's on Dave this Thursday, not Wednesday, I don't know what Marc was talking about. If time and energy permit, I'll check by 53rd St. on Thursday to see if Conan enters and/or exits the Sullivan. (Or, far more easier, I'll just ask the staff.) On May 13, 12:04 pm, Jim Ellwanger

[TV orNotTV] Re: Gawker gets a snitch from inside FOX

First time I think I've ever seen an Ocean's Eleven quote in here. Nice. Now do Clooney's Ocean's Thirteen homage to The Godfather. :) On Apr 11, 10:35 pm, Joe Hass hassgoc...@gmail.com wrote: This 20-watter goes in with his own ID, pulls stuff off a networked hard drive, puts it up on the

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