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#jayleno

Growing Up Leno: A Confession of Sorts

In a couple of hours, Jay Leno returns to The Tonight Show. I will be tuning in. Why, you ask? Because I used to actually like Leno, and—honestly—I'm not sure that I ever really stopped. Inside, I explain. More »

03/01/10

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By Matt Cherette

#compilations

The Week Tracy Morgan Invaded the Talk Show Circuit

Tracy Morgan found a way to toe the line between being funny, and being bat-poop insane. He'll give a perfectly timed zinger, then will promptly ramble-off incoherently. This week, he was everywhere promoting Cop Out, and he wore his crazypants. More »

02/19/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#thelateshow

Chris Elliott Embarrasses his Daughter, SNL's Abby Elliott, on The Late Show

When Abby Elliott appeared on Dave's couch last night, Chris Elliott—long-time friend, recurring guest, and father to Abby—clearly had to make an appearance. He played the role of "Stage Dad" and watched from backstage with Ewan McGregor. More »

02/18/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#thelateshow

Tracy Morgan's Valentine is Oprah Winfrey

Tracy Morgan sat down on Dave's couch last night—where he notoriously gives wacky interviews. Last night, he told Dave that Oprah's his valentine, he's jealous of Gayle King, and made comments about a recent Super Bowl commercial. More »

02/16/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#thelateshow

Snowpocalypse vs. Snowmageddon: Which Term Won Out in Yesterday's Newscasts?

Yesterday's news coverage of the snowstorm that hit New York City was extensive, to say the least. The Late Show took notice of the news anchors making puns about the snow and tallied up to see what term reigned supreme. More »

02/11/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#thelateshow

A Dolphin Released Himself on Jennifer Garner

While Jennifer was sitting on Dave's couch last night, she treated us to a story about training with dolphins for an upcoming gig on Fantasy Island. What she thought was pee, turned out to be dirty dolphin sauce. More »

02/10/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#superbowl

Super Bowl Shocker: Letterman, Oprah and Leno Appear Together in Late Show Ad

File under: WTF and DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING. Remember the Late Show ad starring David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey that aired during the 2007 Super Bowl? Well, they just did a reprise... with the addition of Jay Leno. Video, inside. More »

02/07/10

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By Matt Cherette

#lateshowwithdavidletterman

Dave's Version of Obama's State of the Union

Last night on The Late Show Dave and his staff re-imagined what Obama's first State of the Union address was like. Weirdly enough, it portrays George Bush as the cool kid-type who shows up late to the school assembly. More »

02/02/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#theoprahwinfreyshow

Team Leno, Revealed

Have you seen a "Whose side are you on?" poll related to the Late Night Wars recently? Did you notice the small number that reflected support for Jay Leno and wonder, "Who are those people?" Well, wonder no longer. More »

01/29/10

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By Matt Cherette

#jayleno

Jay Leno: Scarecrow, Tin Man, or Cowardly Lion?

Historically, Jay Leno hasn't shied away from speaking about his job status. Leno's statements over the last few weeks—full of jokes about NBC, Conan O'Brien and David Letterman—reinforced that characteristic. Recently, however, he's been unusually mum. What gives? More »

01/27/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

The Late Night Wars: A Video Chronology (1984-2010)

Last Friday, Conan O'Brien bid The Tonight Show adieu. Jay Leno will reclaim the "King of Late Night" title in March. But to understand the present, one must know the past: here's how we got to where we are now. More »

01/25/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

CoCo's Last Dance: "Hardest Thing I Have Ever Had to Do"

Conan O'Brien just closed out his final episode as host of The Tonight Show, and what a show it was: hilarious shenanigans, Steve Carell, Tom Hanks, Neil Young, a tearful statement of gratitude, and Will Ferrell with a mothereffing cowbell. More »

01/23/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

Defeated O'Brien Confirms Crushed Dream: "This was Not Our First Choice"

Moments ago, Conan O'Brien confirmed that tomorrow is his last day as host of The Tonight Show, but promised to go out with an NBC-bashing bang. Meanwhile, Jay Leno announced his return to 11:35 as David Letterman continued eviscerating him. More »

01/22/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

CoCo's Revenge: O'Brien Reunites with the Masturbating Bear and Makes NBC Pay Big while Leno and Letterman Trade Insults

Tonight, while David Letterman and Jay Leno were busy insulting each other, Conan O'Brien did everything he could to piss off NBC: the return of the Masturbating Bear, a $1.5 million prop and a bombshell dropped by guest Adam Sandler. More »

01/21/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thelateshow

As O'Brien Laughs in the Face of NBC and Leno's Attacks Once Again Turn Personal, Letterman Unleashes: "We're Seeing... Vintage Jay"

If it wasn't clear before, it is now: David Letterman hates Jay Leno. Letterman repeatedly destroyed Leno on his show tonight, implying he's a thief and all-around bad guy. And while O'Brien made fun of NBC, Leno took personal digs. More »

01/20/10

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By Matt Cherette

#charlierose

Jeff Zucker Admits the Leno/Conan Experiment was a Mistake on Charlie Rose

Amid the chaos of the Late Night Wars, Jeff Zucker decided to try to set the record straight by appearing on Charlie Rose. He remained very political throughout, but the fact remains the same: Jeff Zucker is a terrible executive. More »

01/19/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#thejaylenoshow

As Letterman Hits Back, O'Brien Calls NBC Executives "Incompetent Morons" and Leno Skirts Blame: "Conan's Show... Was Not Doing Well"

Tonight, Jay Leno spoke seriously on the NBC late night controversy for the first time, skirting blame and saying, "Conan's show... was not doing well." Later, David Letterman continued his Leno-bashing, while O'Brien further took NBC to task. Videos inside. More »

01/19/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

Leno's Broken Promise: 'Here It Is, Conan, It's Yours.'

Five years ago, Jay Leno promised Conan O'Brien he'd step aside in 2009, vowing to hand over The Tonight Show without repeating the bitter fallout of the first late night war. This past week he broke that promise. More »

01/17/10

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By Richard Blakeley

#snl

SNL Sounds Off on Late Night War

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Tonight, SNL opened with a Larry King Live parody that addressed the mess at NBC over its late night lineup. It sucked. What didn't suck, however, was Seth Meyers' anti-NBC rant during the Weekend Update segment. Video of both, inside. More »

01/16/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

Late Night War Enters Retaliatory Stage: O'Brien Bites Back Hard at NBC, Leno Hits Letterman with Low Blow

Following yesterday's late night melee, we wondered: after four nights of infighting, would détente emerge this evening? Nope! Conan O'Brien embarrassed NBC in the best way ever, Jay Leno personally attacked David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel mocked everyone, and much more. More »

01/16/10

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By Matt Cherette

#latenight

Jay Leno Has Always Been a Gigantic Dick

Back in 1984, Jay Leno made an appearance on David Letterman's talk show. Despite their rivalry, things seemed tame enough— until Leno had the audacity to make jokes about his shady deals with NBC behind Dave's back. More »

01/15/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

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