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First of multiple reports from the late-night TV landscape, post WGA strike. Jon Stewart mentioned the writers first thing, and the show reverted back from "A" Daily Show to The Daily Show…"I believe the finest writing staff in the business," he said. "It’s like Christmas morning. From what I’ve been …
The WGA strike officially over, writers expected to report back to work today. So tune in tonight to see how Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert all address their respective returns. Will the writers have anything to say on-air about their hosts trying to go on without …
Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert wasted everyone’s viewing time last night with a pre-arranged sketch of sorts that didn’t really go anywhere but did manage to 1) get yelps of approval from the audiences at all three shows, and more importantly, 2) sucked a lot of time out …
If you haven’t already forgotten, the WGA strike continues without a resolution. So count this as a reminder that the late-night chat shows are all on the air. David Letterman and Craig Ferguson remain the only WGA-approved shows. Comedians on the lineup for Letterman this week? Bill Cosby on Tuesday, …
While NBC openly battles with the WGA over late-night writing duties, Comedy Central has taken a slightly more subtle tack with A Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Although, of course, even while Stewart says he’s simply reacting to the photos and videos that pop up onscreen, someone is writing for …
Jon Stewart returned with a unibrow and a title change: A Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He had a Cornell professor in labor relations on as his guest to talk about the WGA strike. Twas all about the strike. Stephen Colbert had no intro for his intro and no words …
More words and wisdom from Jon Stewart, dispensed onstage Friday night at the Wang Theatre in Boston. On the Wang Center…"This is, by far, the nicest Wang I’ve ever seen.""It sounds like a holistic healing center for your d—…we’ll wrap it in kelp." On gays wanting to be in the …
I’ve been away from blogging for a few days — take one road trip, add interviews and save all remaining time to concentrate on watching my beloved Boston Red Sox — but have noted with interest the media’s take on Jon Stewart’s "Crossfire" appearance last Friday. Initial stories played up …