In his first LATE SHOW appearance in 13 years, late night talk show host Conan O’Brien speaks candidly about Jay Leno and about leaving “The Tonight Show” when he visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Thursday, May 17.
After O’Brien went out on stage and sat down in the guest chair next to Letterman, the two sat there in a funny, awkward silence for a minute or two, and Letterman said, “I think the longer we just sit here, the more uncomfortable it will make Jay.” “You know Jay’s watching right now,” O’Brien said. “You know he’s…he’s getting a live feed in a satellite truck right now. He’s watching every second…” Then, O’Brien imitated Jay Leno’s voice and said as Leno, ‘Dave looks unhappy. He’s gonna pack it in soon.’”
“I – and forgive me for making this all about me, but that’s kind of what I do – I was delighted by everything that happened, except you losing your job,” Letterman said, referring to the controversy that erupted when O’Brien stepped down as host of ‘The Tonight Show’ in January 2010. “I will tell you,” O’Brien said, “and this is honest. The only consolation I took during that period was that you were happy…” “What a humanitarian,” Letterman laughed. O’Brien then joked, “…I did, I felt this is, uh, sometimes Dave seems a tad unhappy in his life, and if this is bringing you some measure of joy, then to hell with my career, you know?” Letterman later said, “And, you know, I refer to that period as ‘The Golden Age of Television,’ really.” “The period when I lost ‘The Tonight Show,’ that brief week and a half period, for you, is the golden age of broadcasting?” O’Brien laughed. O’Brien’s entire interview can be seen on the LATE SHOW tonight (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a production of Worldwide Pants Incorporated. Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.
RATING: TV-PG (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)
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ABC announced today the eight young amateur singers who will partner with Superstars Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke in the network’s newest music series, “Duets,” premiering THURSDAY, MAY 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET).
The Duet Partners are:
* Bridget Carrington, age 34, from Farmville, Virginia, partnered with John Legend.
* Olivia Chisholm, age 21, from Charlotte, North Carolina, partnered with Robin Thicke.
* Jason Farol, age 23, from Torrance, California, partnered with Kelly Clarkson.
* Alexis Foster, age 21, from Knoxville, TN, partnered with Robin Thicke.
* John Glosson, age 32, from Douglas, Georgia, partnered with Jennifer Nettles.
* Johnny Gray, age 37, from Shoreline, Washington, partnered with John Legend.
* Jordan Meredith, age 21, from Kimberly, Wisconsin, partnered with Kelly Clarkson.
* J Rome, age 25, from Laurel, Maryland, partnered with Jennifer Nettles.
(Information on the Partners can be found on the “Duets” showpage at www.abcmedianet.com)
Hosted by Quddus (“Total Request Live”), “Duets” is a one-of a kind singing competition that takes the Superstars out from behind the judges’ panel and onto the stage. Clarkson, Legend, Nettles and Thicke individually set out on a journey across America looking for undiscovered talent worthy of being their Duet Partners. Ultimately, each Superstar will choose two singers to be his/her partners. Together the Superstars and their partners take the stage each week and perform in front of a live studio audience. In the end, only one duet will be at the top of the charts, and the winning partner will receive a recording contract with Hollywood Records.
For a sneak peak of “Duets” click here to view.
“Duets” is a production of Keep Calm and Carry On Productions. Emmy-winner Robert Deaton (The CMA Awards) is executive producer. Emmy-Winner Charles Wachter (“Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution”) is the co-executive producer. “Duets” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.
Whoopi Goldberg, Swizz Beatz, Charlie Sheen and More
to Present from the MGM Hotel in Las Vegas
Multi-talented artist and 10-time Billboard Music Award winner Alicia Keys will present the Billboard Icon Award to Stevie Wonder and join him on stage for an unforgettable performance at the “2012 Billboard Music Awards,” hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Whoopi Goldberg, Swizz Beatz, Charlie Sheen, Jason DerŸlo, Zooey Deschanel and Kris Kristofferson have been announced as presenters. They join previously announced presenters Lisa Marie Presley, Wiz Khalifa, Luke Bryan, Robin Thicke, Brandy, Monica, Miley Cyrus, Taio Cruz, Gavin DeGraw, Gladys Knight, Julianne Hough, Natasha Bedingfield and Jeremy Sisto, along with musical acts Jordin Sparks, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Linkin Park, Nelly Furtado, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, LMFAO and The Wanted.
Finalists for the “2012 Billboard Music Awards” are based on key fan interactions with music, including album, single and digital sales, airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions on MySpace, Facebook and many of the other most popular online destinations for music. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2011 through March 1, 2012.
“The 2012 Billboard Music Awards” is co-executive produced by Richard D. Beckman, CEO Prometheus Global Media and Don Mischer Productions. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HD format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV14,D,L,S parental guideline.
Visit www.Billboard.com/BBMA for a complete list of finalists and to apply for media credentials. Music fans can also follow news about the show or related events on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Billboard or Facebook at www.facebook.com/billboard.
The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Oscar de la Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Janet Jackson, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, U2, Lady Gaga, Sting, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also is home to the annual Academy of Country Music Awards, annual Billboard Music Awards and the Frozen Fury NHL pre-season game which features the Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche. www.mgmgrand.com
Tickets prices begin at $57.75 for Upper Level, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are now on sale and available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Visit www.Billboard.com/BBMA.com for a complete list of finalists and to apply for media credentials. Music fans can also follow news about the show or related events on Twitter at www.twitter.com/billboarddotcom or Facebook at www.facebook.com/billboard.
Fat-Theme Show Featuring Guest Co-Host Paula Deen, May 21
Musical Performances from Train and the Tony®-Nominated
Broadway Cast Revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Colin Powell (author, It Worked for Me), Dan Rather (author, Rather Outspoken), Joe Scarborough (“Morning Joe”), Gregg Allman (author, My Cross to Bear), John Slattery (“Mad Men”) and musical performances from Train and the Tony-nominated Broadway cast revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” are among the guests MAY 21-25 on “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).
A fat-theme show — featuring guest co-host Paula Deen (“Paula’s Home Cooking”), Chef Jamie Oliver, Dr. Mehmet Oz (“The Dr. Oz Show”) and Dr. Sam Klein, MD, a gastroenterologist & Director, Centers for Human Nutrition, Washington University School of Medicine — is scheduled for Monday, May 21. Topics discussed throughout the hour will include: understanding diabetes; what fat does to your insides, and what’s really making you fat?
Scheduled guests for the week of MAY 21-25 are as follows (subject to change):
MONDAY, MAY 21 – Fat-theme show, featuring guest co-host Paula Deen (“Paula’s Home Cooking”), chef Jamie Oliver , Dr. Mehmet Oz (“The Dr. Oz Show”) and Dr. Sam Klein, MD, a gastroenterologist & Director, Centers for Human Nutrition, Washington University School of Medicine. Topics discussed throughout the hour will include: understanding diabetes; what fat does to your insides, and what’s really making you fat?
TUESDAY, MAY 22 – Colin Powell (author, It Worked for Me); Whoopi asks the studio audience, “Is It Just Me? Or is Nuts Out There?”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 – Dan Rather (author, Rather Outspoken); Matthew Badger, the father suing the city of Stamford, CT over a house fire that caused the death of his three daughters.
THURSDAY, MAY 24 – Sherri Shepherd & Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s “Reality Show Roundup,” featuring weekly dish on all the outrageous drama and antics of television’s most popular reality shows and stars; Joe Scarborough (host, “Morning Joe”); Gregg Allman (author, My Cross to Bear); musical performance from the Tony-nominated Broadway cast revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
FRIDAY, MAY 25 – Guest co-host Donald Trump (“Celebrity Apprentice”); John Slattery (“Mad Men”); wedding dresses for your body type with Randy Fenoli; musical guest Train; co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s birthday
About “The View”: “The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, features Daytime Emmy Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™
The “Swimsuit Ready in 20 Days” challenge concludes on ABC’s one-hour daily talk show, “The Revolution,” MAY 21-25. This week “The Revolution” team will reveal the final phase of the four week challenge with new exercises, easy to prepare, low-calorie recipes, swimsuit fashions for all shapes and sizes and tips for healthy skin in the summer sun.
Scheduled for the week of MAY 21-25 (subject to change):
MONDAY, MAY 21 – “Ask Tim,” featuring audience questions about shapewear and dresses; capoeira expert Brett Hoebel with an energetic workout based on the Brazilian martial art; Dr. Jen, Dr. Tiffanie and Ty discuss the pros and cons of cohabitating before marriage; Ty’s “Man on the Street” focuses on inspiration and making positive changes.
TUESDAY, MAY 22 – “Dr Talk,” with answers to “Is this Normal?”; environmental lifestyle expert and author of Upcycling, Danny Seo; “New Things to Know” with Dr. Jen and Dr. Tiffanie; “Swimsuit Ready in 20 Days” challenge continues as Harley and Ty share tips for moms to incorporate into their busy schedules.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 – First generation Greek Sofia Spentzas’ “Revolution” journey and reveal: Sofia and her sister travel to New York City for a lesson with “Dancing with the Stars” pro Tony Dovolani.
THURSDAY, MAY 24 – Hula hooping to lose weight; Ty and Tim field audience questions about design dilemmas and share tips to bring a touch of spring inside the home; “New Things to Know” with Dr. Jen and Dr. Tiffanie; “Swimsuit Ready in 20 Days” challenge continues as Harley discusses healthy foods at a summer barbeque.
FRIDAY, MAY 25 – Celebrity stylist Mary Alice Stephenson with a makeover for veterans in honor of Memorial Day; “My Revolution” with the inspiring story of Andrea Peterson, who fulfilled her life-long ambition at the age of 66 to become a firefighter; “Swimsuit Ready in 20 Days” challenge concludes with body image expert Dr. Robyn Silverman and the in studio reveal of four participants who took on the challenge; Dr. Jen and Tim discuss new studies about the brain.
About Sofia Spentzas:
First generation Greek Sofia Spentzas from Bloomingdale, IL hails from a large, gregarious family. She is a successful photographer with her own business, but her size limits her ability to reach her fullest potential in her career. She has spent the last 17 years taking care of her diabetic mother, until her death last November. She fears that she is at risk for the illness herself. Sofia is at a point of transition and is on a journey to discovery a new life for herself. Her family is the most important thing to her, and she looks forward to sharing a new healthier lifestyle with them.
“The Revolution” is ABC’s one-hour daily talk show that revolutionizes the lives of viewers from the inside out. The show features a stellar “dream team” of experts who help complete transformations in all areas of life, including body, health, style, mind and environment. Produced by 3 Ball Productions/Eyeworks USA for the ABC Television Network, with JD Roth and Todd A. Nelson serving as executive producers, “The Revolution” provides life changing tips and essential tools to motivate viewers and serve as a catalyst for change. Featuring design expert Ty Pennington, style guru Tim Gunn, celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Ashton and therapist Tiffanie Davis Henry, Ed.D, “The Revolution” is your daily boost, whether you’re looking for inspiration to accomplish little victories or in need of a road map for a major change. “The Revolution” is produced in New York and airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (2:00-3:00 p.m., ET/ 1:00-2:00 p.m., PT/CT), on ABC.
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Paula Deen, Robin Thicke and Jennifer Grey are among the Featured Guests
“The Chew” welcomes guests Paula Deen (“Paula’s Home Cooking”), Robin Thicke (ABC’s “Duets”) and Jennifer Grey (25th Anniversary of “Dirty Dancing”), MAY 21-25 (weekdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET; broadcast in stereo).
Guests for the week of May 21-25 (subject to change):
MONDAY, MAY 21 – “DIXIELAND DISHES” – Paula Deen (“Paula’s Home Cooking”); Jason Roberts reports on Atlanta’s Mary Mac Tea Room.
TUESDAY, MAY 22 – “TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND” – Evette Rios visits Boston’s famed North End; Chef Carla Hall shares one of her favorite Boston-inspired desserts.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 – “NEW YORK PLATE OF MIND” – Jason Roberts gives viewers a behind the scenes look at New York City’s famous Junior’s Cheesecake; Jennifer Grey (25th anniversary of “Dirty Dancing.”)
THURSDAY, MAY 24 – “WEST COAST COOKING” – Robin Thicke (ABC’s “Duets”); Jason Roberts shares his recent visit to Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market.
FRIDAY, MAY 25 – “MIDWEST MEALS” – Jason Roberts profiles Chicago’s Gino’s East.
About “The Chew”:
Celebrating and exploring life through food, “The Chew” is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle, and entertaining. Produced by Gordon Elliott’s Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, “The Chew” serves up everything food — from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more — all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series.
Follow “The Chew” (@thechew) and hosts Mario Batali (@mariobatali); Michael Symon (@chefsymon); Clinton Kelly (@clinton_kelly); Carla Hall (@carlahall) and Daphne Oz (@DaphneOz) on Twitter ™
Wednesday, May 16 Guests include Taylor Kitsch, Tony Hale and Joe Machi. Show 0638
**Thursday, May 17 Guests include Arsenio Hall, Maggie Q and musical guest Paul Weller. Show 0639
Friday, May 18 Guests include Tom Selleck, Krysten Ritter and musical guest Garbage. Show 0640
Monday, May 21 Guests include John Lithgow, Miranda Cosgrove and musical guest Slash. Show 0641
Tuesday, May 22 Guests include Anderson Cooper, John Mayer and musical guest The Afghan Whigs. John Mayer sits in with The Roots. Show 0642
Wednesday, May 23 Guests include Edie Falco and Penn & Teller. Show 0643
Thursday, May 24 Guests include Will Smith, Bill Paxton and musical guest Ronnie Dunn. Stone Gossard and Shawn Smith sit in with The Roots. Show 0644.
Friday, May 25 Guests include Bill Hader, Kareem Adbul Jabbar, Joshua Topolsky and musical guest Lambchop. Show 0645
These listings are subject to change.
**denotes changes or additions
NEW YORK – May 16, 2012 – Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! In the wake of Clive’s betrayal, Tanisha begins to explore prenuptial agreement options on this week’s “Tanisha Gets Married” on Oxygen. Viewers can buzz about the wedding on Twitter @TanishaonOxygen and post their thoughts on the wedding preparations and the drama with #TanishaGetsMarried.
Oxygen has also launched Tanisha’s personal wedding pinboards on Pinterest. Fans can find pinboards at http://pinterest.com/tanishaonoxygen or via the Pinterest app on their smartphones, curated by Tanisha herself. Each pinboard will feature her favorite wedding-related items like dresses, snacks, honeymoon destinations and more.
“Tanisha Gets Married” – Monday, May 21, at 10 PM ET/PT
This week on “Tanisha Gets Married,” Clive’s betrayal prompts Tanisha to protect herself with a prenuptial agreement, but when he refuses to sign on the dotted line, she wonders if he has ulterior motives. With a growing wedding to-do list, Tanisha and Clive tackle their guest list, and Tanisha discovers that Clive’s list consists of only guy friends. Also, Tanisha decides it’s time to reach out to Clive’s mother to gain her approval on the wedding, in the hope that his family will support their decision and attend their special day.
With the wedding day rapidly approaching, Tanisha’s bridesmaids throw her a bridal shower. Tanisha is thrilled, but when she walks into the room she can’t help but express her thoughts on the decor: “Oh My God! It was like a psychedelic tragedy. It was so many colors crashing, it looked like Crayola and Jamaica threw up all over my living room!” Luckily for the bridesmaids, Tanisha has a short attention span and quickly focuses on the bridal party brawl that is about to go down.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “Best Ink,” “Bad Girls Club” and “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women, and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award-winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
THE COMPETITION BECOMES HEATED WHEN THE SUPERSTARS AND
THEIR PARTNERS PERFORM CLASSIC DUETS, ON ABC’S “DUETS”
“Classic Duets” – The music industry’s biggest Superstars, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke, take the stage and perform classic duets with their hand-picked Duet Partners. Hosted by Quddus, the series is a one-of a kind singing competition that takes the Superstars out from behind the judges’ panel and onto the stage, on “Duets,” THURSDAY, MAY 31 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Duets” stars Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, Robin Thicke and Quddus.
“Duets” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.
For more information on “Duets,” visit ABC.com.
Jumping Over its Lead-in by 291% in Viewers and by 120% in Young Adults,
ABC’s “DWTS Results Show” Outdraws NBC’s Premiere of “America’s Got Talent”
Opposite Increased Competition, ABC’s Season Finale of “Private Practice” Spikes by 22% in Viewers, by 29% in Adults 18-49 and by 30% in Adults 25-54 Week to Week
“DWTS Results Show” (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Leaping over its lead-in (“Cougar Town”) at 9:00 p.m. in viewers (+291%) and young adults (+120%) opposite CBS’ season finale of “NCIS: LA,” ABC’s “DWTS Results Show” (12.9 million) outdrew the second hour of NBC’s 2-hour premiere of “America’s Got Talent” by 2.4 million viewers (10.5 million) and the second hour of Fox’s 2-hour “Glee” by 6.9 million viewers (6.0 million). Actress, author and the host of TV’s “Extra” Maria Menounos was the next celebrity eliminated from the competition this season.
“Private Practice” (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
Spiking in its season finale against increased competition from the second hour of CBS’ 2-hour “NCIS: LA” finale, ABC’s “Private Practice” beat out NBC’s season finale of “Fashion Star” by 2.2 million viewers (7.1 million vs. 4.9 million) and by 13% in Adults 18-49 (1.8/5 vs. 1.6/4) during the 10 o’clock hour. In addition, the ABC drama ranked No. 2 in its slot with Adults 25-54 and key Women (W18-49/W25-54).
* In its season closer, “Private Practice” shot up over the prior week by 22% in Total Viewers, by 29% in Adults 18-49 and by 30% in Adults 25-54.
A note about increasing DVR penetration and year-to-year rating comparisons: Year-to-year rating comparisons based on the Live + Same Day data stream are distorted by the level of DVR penetration in the Nielsen sample, which has jumped up to 44% currently, from 41% at the same point in 2011. More viewers are watching shows on their own timetables, which may not be reflected in the overnight next day numbers. The only truly valid year-to-year comparison would be one based on the Live + 7 Day metric, once those stats are released by Nielsen.
Source: The Nielsen Company (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings), 05/15/12.
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