Tonight Show

Ed McMahon Dead at 86

June 23, 2009 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

It’s a sad day kittens. Johnny Carson’s faithful sidekick has passed away. Ed McMahon has gone to the great big publishers clearing house in the sky.

McMahon died just after midnight this morning (Tuesday). He was at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after suffering from what his rep says were “multitude of health problems the last few months.” MSNBC reports the beloved 86 year old was surrounded by his family in his last moments.

Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of McMahon.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Goopy Legs – Video

June 5, 2009 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

Gwyneth Paltrow took her Goop to Conan O’Brien on the “Tonight Show” talking about her son’s obsession with Jay-Z.

It was hard to take my eyes off of her goop slathered legs. It appeared that she slathered on enough baby oil to make a slip and slide for Conan.

Filed Under: Gwyneth Paltrow, Television, Videos, WTF?!? Tagged With: Conan O’Brien, GOOP, Gwyneth Paltrow Goopy Legs - Video, Jay-Z, legs, Son, Tonight Show

Conan O’Brien First Year 3000 – Video

June 4, 2009 By Cara Harrington 2 Comments

Conan O’Brien revamped his classic ‘In the Year 2000’ bit to ‘In the Year 3000’ after is move to the “Tonight Show.” It is been a long wait for me. I adore Conan.

The fact that too believes “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here” should be changed to “I’m a Douche Bag, Leave Me Here” makes me want to emblazon that manta on a t-shirt. Alas….I am too lazy and don’t want to wear anything Pratt related.

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Conan O’Brien Tonight Show Reviewed as Painfully Unfunny – Video Clips

June 2, 2009 By Cara Harrington Leave a Comment

I adore Conan O’Brien and am sad to hear that his debut on the “Tonight Show” was lackluster. Critics are disappointed too and they aren’t afraid to say it.

“O’Brien commanded the stage, but seemed more comfortable laughing it up with erstwhile sidekick-turned-announcer Andy Richter than in interacting with his 380 audience members.” – The Hollywood Reporter

“In fact, his decision to do sketch upon sketch instead of a tight monologue with smart topical humor was, at times, painfully unfunny.” – New York Post

“He’s from the world of sketch comedy, not monologues, and he sticks with an idea as long as he feels something funny could happen.” – Daily News

The ratings are in and despite the critics wrath, he did amazing in tv ratings. Conan drew the highest overnight ratings for a Monday episode in four years. (In 2005 the strongest Monday night ratings centered around a tribute to Johnny Carson. ) He won his time period by a 154% over CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman.”

I personally wasn’t able to watch his debut as I was feeding hungry children and donating clothes to the needy. Ok..ok…I was getting blitzed with a few friends and shopping for tube tops. Regardless, I am hoping that this turns around for him. Everyone has performance issues their first time. (That applies to more than one situation.) So, for those of you who did watch, what did you think?

The rest of the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien Video Clips (Including Pearl Jam’s Latest Song ‘Get Some’) after the cut. Click “Read More…”

Celebrity Quotes: Conan O’Brien

May 29, 2009 By Cara Harrington Leave a Comment

“In New York people would come up to me on the street and say, ‘Hey, Conan!’ Here in Los Angeles the only way I’m going to meet new people is if I accidentally get into their car.”

-Conan O’Brien on his move from New York to L.A.

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Mel Gibson Confirms Oksana Grigorieva’s Pregnancy – Video

May 26, 2009 By Cara Harrington Leave a Comment

Mel Gibson is now undergoing a very public break up with wife, Robyn Gibson. They have been separated for years, but recently announced their official divorce. This came shortly after photos of Mel kissing and cuddling another woman surfaced (read that story and see those photos by clicking here.)

Being Mel, he went on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show to discuss his new lady love, Oksana Grigorieva. While talking with Leno, he confirmed that Oksana is pregnant.

Jay Leno: I have to ask you something else. I hear these rumors that you guys are going to have a child.
Mel Gibson: This is true. We are having a child.
Leno: Oh, it is true!
Gibson: Yes.
Leno: So this will make 29 for you?
Gibson: Actually 8. I am Octo-Mel now. (smushes lips back mocking Octo-Mom.)
Leno: Do you know what it’s going to be?
Gibson: A human being I think. (laughter)

You know Oksana is doing her jackpot dance waving her Clear Blue Easy positive pregnancy stick in the air followed by some yatch shopping.

Filed Under: Celebrity Babies, Celebrity Couples, Celebrity Divorce, Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity Hook Ups, Mel Gibson Tagged With: Baby, Cheating, Divorce, Girlfriend, Jay Leno, Mel Gibson, Mel Gibson Confirms Oksana Grigorieva's Pregnancy - Video, mistress, Pregnant, Tonight Show

Jay Leno Hospitalized, Tonight Show Cancelled

April 24, 2009 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

Jay Leno is currently being hospitalized for an unknown reason. I am sure House is all in his grill hunting down the cause for his illness. It is rumored to be a nasty case of food poisoning, but I doubt something of that nature would take him down. This is the first time Jay has missed a day of work since he took the reigns of the “Tonight Show.”

KTLA reports that he is in “good spirits” despite being out of the hosting chair. He is working on material for his show and seems to be on the road to recovery. However, he will not be back in time to shoot a fresh episode. Anderson Cooper was due to be on Friday’s show, but it has been cancelled due to the stricken host. It will return as soon as Jay is up and running again. The last show is due May 29th.

Let’s hope he gets better soon….and invites Anderson back. I love that silver haired fox.

Filed Under: Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity Health, Television Tagged With: cancelled, Hospital, ill, Jay Leno, last show, Sick, Tonight Show

Barack Obama on Jay Leno, Special Olympics Joke – Full Video

March 20, 2009 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

Barack Obama took his sassy self to Jay Leno. He went on the The Tonight Show and cracked jokes about his secret service and compared Washington to “America Idol.” Obama also made a joke about the Special Olympics.

Via MTV:

“When asked about the bowling alley in the White House, Obama joked to Leno that his average score of 129 “was like the Special Olympics or something.” Although, neither Leno or Obama seemed bothered by the comment during the show, the White House issued a statement apologizing for it before the show aired.”

Egads. Open mouth and insert Prada loafer.

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Jay Leno Moves to Prime Time, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Video

December 9, 2008 By Cara Harrington Leave a Comment

Jay Leno won’t have to stand in any unemployment lines. Jimmy Fallon will take over “Late Night” and Conan O’Brien moves into Leno’s spot on “The Tonight Show” in May 2009. Meanwhile, Jay will be doing a prime time show with a “format similar to ‘The Tonight Show’” weeknights at 10 p.m. on NBC.

Currently Fallon, formerly a cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” is setting up shop at his new digs. He has also already chosen his house band. “Roots” will be his nightly musical entertainment.

Anything after 9:30 I miss. I am usually passed out drunk in the bathtub by then.

Image Via: Associated Press