Topic: The Tonight Show

Andy Williams remembered for 'Moon River,' TV shows

The singer and entertainer who helped to launch the career of the Osmond Brothers and hosted annual holiday television specials passed away Tuesday.

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Obama on 'Letterman': What were the funniest bits?

What's the difference between running for office the first time and as an incumbent? 'The plane is nicer now,' the president said. And, at least on 'Letterman,' the questions are easy flying, too.

Layoffs, pay cuts. Troubled firm? No. 'The Tonight Show.'

'The Tonight Show' is laying off at least 20 workers in major budget restructuring. Host Jay Leno, other staffers accept pay cuts to avoid more layoffs. 

Richard Dawson remembered for personal touch hosting TV's 'Family Feud'

Richard Dawson was an actor, comedian, and television game show panelist. But at least for one generation of fans, Richard Dawson will be revered for being the host of TV's 'Family Feud.'

Top Picks: A documentary about a sushi restaurant, Johnny Carson, and more

Kids try out narrating nature documentaries, Karmin irresistably covers R&B and hip-hop hits, and more top picks.

Dick Clark remembered as 'American Bandstand' host, TV & radio impresario

Dick Clark, the longtime host of ABC's 'American Bandstand,' TV game shows, and radio programs, died Wednesday near Los Angeles.

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Keith Olbermann: the cautionary tale of why he was fired, again

Keith Olbermann has added yet another acrimonious exit to his résumé. He tells David Letterman: 'You're always telling me how big my head is.' Media experts agree his problems are self-made. 

Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir

The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'

Obama looks to bypass Congress with help for homeowners, students

With the jobs bill stalled, Obama is bypassing Congress and using executive powers to enact change. Strapped homeowners and indebted students are first in line under his relief plan.

Chapter & Verse
Calvin Trillin remembers 9/11 differently from the rest of us

Calvin Trillin's beloved wife Alice died on Sept. 11, 2001 – in a strange but unrelated parallel to the terrorist attacks on the city that both the Trillins loved.

Culture Cafe
Looking for a better drum teacher?

Rock guru Neil Peart reveals all in his instructional DVD.

Difference Maker
Using a wood chipper to save cheetahs, Africa's most endangered big cats

Laurie Marker cuts down thorn bushes and gets farmers to change from herding dogs to guard dogs to protect cheetahs.

Trick or treating? These seven firms can add some scare.

Americans are expected to dole out a total of $5.8 billion on Halloween, an increase of nearly a billion dollars over last year, according to the National Retail Federation. This represents a return to 2008’s Halloween spending levels and marks an opportunity for Halloween-themed businesses to wring some dollars from trick or treating before the scary season gives way to Christmas carols and gift-giving. Here's what seven 'scary' firms have to offer:

Naked Cowboy for president: Top celebrities (past and present) who aimed for the White House

Forget the midterm elections, President Obama's competition in the 2012 election is growing.

On Oct. 6 Robert Burck announced his candidacy for president for the 2012 elections. You know him better as the "Naked Cowboy," a famous New York City attraction in Times Square. Burck's announcement comes on the heels of another celeb gone potential presidential candidate: Donald Trump.

Donald Trump, in a round of TV interviews Tuesday, said he was "seriously" considering running for president in 2012. "For the first time in my life, I'm actually thinking about it," Trump, who declared himself a Republican, told Fox News Channel.

Though they are the most recent, Burck and Trump are by no means the first celebrities to aim for the White House.

Mel Gibson tapes are comic gold; Mel Gibson is "gift that keeps on giving"

Mel Gibson is providing comedians with non-stop material. Letterman writer says Mel Gibson is the "gift that keeps on giving."

Three ways the Comcast-NBC merger could change television

As Americans' media habits shift toward the Internet, cable companies are being marginalized. The potential Comcast-NBC Universal deal is Comcast's bid to remain relevant.

Soupy Sales, slapstick pioneer

The pie-in-the-face comic Soupy Sales died in New York Thursday.

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Soupy Sales -- YouTube remembers

Nobody threw more pies than Soupy Sales.

McMahon reveled in the role of second banana

His effervescent sidekick persona represents a bygone era of entertainment.

Review: 'Duplicity'

Romantic thriller rolls out star power but leaves audience with an empty puzzle of a plot.

Review: 'The Great Buck Howard'

Malkovich is perfectly cast as the over-the-hill mentalist, who still dreams of making it big again.

The Vote
Sarah Palin "shocked" at Obama's Special Olympics joke

Black comedians adapt to Obama era. Is 'angry' out?

With a black president, stand-ups may have to rethink some of their material.