Letterman says McCain jokes "not entirely fair"
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Reuters - David Letterman is feeling a bit
remorseful about poking fun at the advanced age of Republican
presidential contender John McCain, telling Rolling Stone
magazine that his McCain jokes are "not entirely fair."
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David Letterman Thinks NBC's Late Night Plans Are Just Plain Goofy [Late Night]
Sitting down with Rolling Stone for a rare interview, David Letterman opened up on his two-step process of alienating and courting some of his most famous guest-emies—towering pop culture figures like Madonna, Oprah, and Richard Simmons—as well as his own plans for retirement. ("I would like to go beyond [my contracted] 2010, not much beyond," he told them.)
He was also asked to weigh in on the curious scheduling shift going on at his old network NBC, where top ratings-getter Jay Leno is being forci
Anita Gevinson & David Letterman remember Warren Zevon
Rolling Stone’s latest issue has an interview with David Letterman. Letterman mentioned Warren Zevon’s last appearance on Late Night before he died in 2003.
Warren Zevon’s girlfriend, Anita Gevinson, wrote her memoir about her years as Zevon’s girlfriend in 1980s. Anita Gevinson used humor to relate her life and experiences living with Warren Zevon. He had his private music room in her apartment. Zevon was an alcoholic. Gevinson regretted how she was unable to help him.
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Letterman says McCain jokes "not entirely fair"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Letterman is feeling a bit remorseful about poking fun at the advanced age of Republican presidential contender John McCain, telling Rolling Stone magazine that his McCain jokes are "not entirely fair."
Along with his late-night TV rivals, the 61-year-old comedian has had little difficulty dredging up old-fogey jokes about the Arizona senator, who turned 72 last week and would be the oldest man ever elected U.S. president.
"John McCain looks like the kinda guy w
David Letterman Thinks NBC's Late Night Plans Are Just Plain Goofy
Sitting down with Rolling Stone for a rare interview, David Letterman opened up on his two-step process of alienating and courting some of his most famous guest-emies—towering pop culture figures like Madonna, Oprah, and Richard Simmons—as well as his own plans for retirement. ("I would like to go beyond [my contracted] 2010, not much beyond," he told them.) He was also asked to weigh in on the curious scheduling shift going on at his old network NBC, where top ratings-getter Jay Leno is being f
Letterman Discusses Late Night TVs Future
David Letterman rarely does interviews, but in the latest issue of Rolling Stone he opens up, giving his views on the future of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno and his own future with CBS.
Dave says he can’t believe Johnny Carson’s successor is leaving the show after sixteen years.
“Unless I’m misunderstanding something, I don’t know why, [...]
Letterman wants to stay with CBS past 2010
David Letterman wants to stick with CBS' "Late Show" through his contract - and maybe longer - as rival Jay Leno prepares to surrender the "Tonight" reins next year.
"The way I feel now, I would like to go beyond 2010, not much beyond, but you know, enough to go beyond. You always like to be able to excuse yourself on your own terms," Letterman told Rolling Stone magazine.
"If the network is happy with that, great. If they wanna make a change in 2010, you know, I'm fine with that, too," Letterman said
Letterman wants to stay with CBS past 2010
David Letterman wants to stick with CBS' "Late Show" through his contract - and maybe longer - as rival Jay Leno prepares to surrender the "Tonight" reins next year.
"The way I feel now, I would like to go beyond 2010, not much beyond, but you know, enough to go beyond. You always like to be able to excuse yourself on your own terms," Letterman told Rolling Stone magazine.
"If the network is happy with that, great. If they wanna make a change in 2010, you know, I'm fine with that, too," Letterman said
Late-Night TV War Ends as Letterman Extends Olive Branch to Leno
Late-night television stars David Letterman and Jay Leno may be breaking an icy rivalry after Letterman expressed sympathy for the "Tonight Show" host and invited him on Letterman's "Late Show".
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Letterman speaks up for Leno
Filed under: Late Night, Celebrities, Talk Show, Reality-FreeWhile NBC is carefully plotting Jay Leno's exit from The Tonight Show, David Letterman is talking about staying on the CBS Late Show beyond 2010. And since the subject of Leno came up, Dave thinks the guys at NBC are nuts to treat Jay the way they are, especially since he's done such a great job in the 11:30 slot. Letterman even said he wants Jay on his show the day after his Tonight Show tenure ends.
Letterman, who was once the heir apparent to
RANDOM PICS: TERRENCE / KELLY / TYRA / THANDIE / USHER / AUDRA / JOHN / NIECY / LEONA
Terrence Howard left a taping of The David Letterman Show looking rather dapper this week. The singer/actor released his debut album on Tuesday. Check out J. Dakar’s review of the new album here.
Singer Kelly Rowland is pictured attending the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Red Hot Carpet Gala held at the Trocadero Centre in London. She stay in the U.K. now..
Ex-model/ TV host Tyra Banks celebrates her cover of the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar at Highbar on Wednesday in NYC.
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Shannen Doherty visits “Late Show with David Letterman”
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Shawn Johnson David Letterman Show (Photo & Video)
Shawn Johnson arrived at The Show with David Letterman at Ed Sullivan Theatre, New York City, August 25, 2008. (Image credit: Janet Mayer/PR Photos)
Shawn Johnson, 2008 Beijing Olympics Women's Balance Beam gold medalist, delayed arriving her home yet at West Des Moines, Iowa. The 16-year-old gymnast stop Monday night by at the Late Show with David Letterman of CBS and talked about her experience in Beijing.
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Shannen Doherty Does ‘The Late Show’
Shannen Doherty paid a visit to The Late Show with David Letterman last night in order to do some promo work for her new show 90210. It was, apparently, Shannen’s first visit to the show since 1996. Here are a few pics of Shannen making her way out of the CBS Studios to [...]
On TV This Week: Brandy Premieres "Right Here," Plus Robin Thicke, John Legend, Terrence Howard
R&B music is taking over the small screen this week with a myriad of performances, video premieres and co-hosting duties. Among this week's highlighted appearances is Brandy's highly anticipated return to BET's 106 & Park.
Terrence Howard kicks off the week promoting his new album "Shine Through It", which is in stores today. Making stops on 'The Late Show with David Letterman,' 'The View' and BET's 106 & Park by weeks end Howard is likely to perform his first single "Love Makes Y
Palin looks like a star ... but which star?
Does Sarah Palin remind you of anyone? Buzz has been floating around blogs since she was nominated about how much she resembles certain stars. Even David Letterman joked about it, saying: "And McCain felt what this nation really needs now...
Mary-Kate Olsen at the Late Show with David Letterman
Mary-Kate Olsen continued to promote her new movie “The Wackness“ with a visit to the “Late Show with David Letterman” yesterday (June 26).
Here’s the interview, plus a few pictures of her arriving at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. She’s so cute!
5 more pics after the jump.
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Shannen Doherty Arrives at Late Night with David Letterman
I never got what the big deal was about Shannen Doherty.
Yeah, I used to watch 90210 and all, and am about the same age at Shannen (but she’s a year older I might add..), but I never understood why people thought she was ‘hot’.
She was one of the biggest pain in the asses to work [...]