Saturday Night Live is losing some of their top talent, but this will open the show up to be better in the long run.
I've never been much of a Kristen Wiig fan and Sudeikis isn't quite at the same level as Will Farrell or Phil Hartman, but they've been a big part of SNL's rise over the last several years. With that said, this will open the show up to be even better. There's a lot of talent on that show that's been held back from the spotlight.
Samberg is probably the biggest loss to the show. He and Justin Timberlake have done a lot for SNL over the years.
Huffington Post has a great, detailed discussion of all the moves.
The best SNL Digital Short of them all, Andy Samberg and Reba:
Friday, April 6, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The New King of Late Night
David Letterman and CBS came to an agreement that will keep Letterman and the Late Show on CBS for another two years, effectively breaking Johnny Carson's 30 year hosting streak.
At the end of 2014 Letterman will have racked up 32 years of hosting duties on late night television. That will push him two years ahead of Johnny Carson for most years hosting a late night television show. Letterman started his late night career at NBC in 1982.
Letterman telling jokes sent to him from Johnny Carson.
At the end of 2014 Letterman will have racked up 32 years of hosting duties on late night television. That will push him two years ahead of Johnny Carson for most years hosting a late night television show. Letterman started his late night career at NBC in 1982.
Letterman telling jokes sent to him from Johnny Carson.
The Show Must Go On
The last two years of late night television left a bad taste in my mouth. Conan's show really went down-hill for a while and his documentary left me feeling indifferent about everything he's doing.
It's also been in the back of my head that Letterman's reign will be coming to a close in the next few years or so. He turns 65 this month.
That's all pretty heavy thinking, I know.
However, today, news came out that Letterman renewed his contract with CBS for another two years. CBS also extended their commitment to Craig Furguson.
That commitment from Letterman and CBS lit a small fire under me. With another couple years of solid late night TV ahead of us, it's worth revisiting this blog. Cheer up! There's still some fun to be had in late night television over the coming years.
Look for regular posts to this blog starting today.
It's also been in the back of my head that Letterman's reign will be coming to a close in the next few years or so. He turns 65 this month.
That's all pretty heavy thinking, I know.
However, today, news came out that Letterman renewed his contract with CBS for another two years. CBS also extended their commitment to Craig Furguson.
That commitment from Letterman and CBS lit a small fire under me. With another couple years of solid late night TV ahead of us, it's worth revisiting this blog. Cheer up! There's still some fun to be had in late night television over the coming years.
Look for regular posts to this blog starting today.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Conan O'Brien's Nashville Show with Jack White
Before heading to Bonnaroo Conan stopped in Nashville for an unpublicized show with Jack White at Third Man Records. We stood in line for 4 and a half hours hoping to get in. The line was around the block, but once things got moving we made it all the way to the venue, up the alley, and to the gate. Then the line stopped. Jack White came out and told us the building was at capacity.
Unfortunately, we didn't make it in. There was a good write-up of the show on the Team COCO site. Those who didn't make it into the show can buy an LP of the evening's events.
Of course, Conan went on to perform at Bonnaroo over the next couple days. Rolling Stone grabbed a quick interview with him in Manchester.
Unfortunately, we didn't make it in. There was a good write-up of the show on the Team COCO site. Those who didn't make it into the show can buy an LP of the evening's events.
Of course, Conan went on to perform at Bonnaroo over the next couple days. Rolling Stone grabbed a quick interview with him in Manchester.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Dave Shares Excellent Bobby Rahal/Jimmy Vasser Story, Disses NASCAR
If you watch Letterman for any length of time, you'll know he's an avid fan of motor sports. Last night while speaking with Jessica Biel, Dave told a story of himself, Bobby Rahal and Jimmy Vasser racing rental vans around the track of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Most excellent.
Prior to that story, Dave got a couple jabs in against NASCAR.
The NASCAR ribbing starts at 6:35 and the Rahal story starts at 8:30.
Prior to that story, Dave got a couple jabs in against NASCAR.
The NASCAR ribbing starts at 6:35 and the Rahal story starts at 8:30.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Conan O'Brien's Tour on YouTube
If you're like me, unable to make it to a stop on "The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour," you can actually watch quite a bit of the show on YouTube.
Attendees have been posting various segments from the show online. The images are a bit shaky, but it's still easy to laugh along.
The tour stopped in New York City last night featuring such guests as Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, both of which challenged Conan to a dance-off. As luck would have it, someone happened to be recording and posted the whole segment to YouTube.
No signs yet of take-down notices from the Conan camp, so we'll watch and enjoy while we can!
Attendees have been posting various segments from the show online. The images are a bit shaky, but it's still easy to laugh along.
The tour stopped in New York City last night featuring such guests as Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, both of which challenged Conan to a dance-off. As luck would have it, someone happened to be recording and posted the whole segment to YouTube.
No signs yet of take-down notices from the Conan camp, so we'll watch and enjoy while we can!
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