Stephen King’s grand opus “The Stand” is finally getting the big-screen treatment. (more)
In one of his last “Tonight Show” monologues, in 1992, Johnny Carson informed his audience that a virus had struck the program’s computers, wiping out “29 years of our writers’ material.” (more)
Walt Disney Co. made a bold bet on social networks as an emerging entertainment platform Tuesday by agreeing to acquire gaming company Playdom Inc. for $563.2 million. (more)
Since graduating from high school a few years ago, Emily, a 21-year-old from South Carolina, has studied at the College of Charleston, the University of South Carolina and a few community colleges. (more)
Last week I made a rare appearance on MSNBC (a network on which I have had numerous “YouTube moments” since the 2008 election, when they became the “Obama Network”) and shared some statements which apparently shocked some of my fellow conservatives. (more)
NBC is denying a report that “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” boosted apparent audience enthusiasm for Sarah Palin’s appearance by using a laugh track. (more)
Sarah Palin—or any politician, for that matter—would have a hard time of it if she couldn’t laugh at herself. (more)
There’s no place like home. (more)
The changes keep coming for NBC in late night. The latest: Kevin Eubanks, the longtime bandleader for Jay Leno, is leaving that partnership. (more)
Conan O’Brien might be the best boss ever. (more)
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Robert Gates sacked Monday the general in charge of the F-35 fighter jet program and said he would withhold funds from Lockheed Martin over a series of cost overruns and delays. (more)
We’re officially in the post-Conan O’Brien era of late night television, as Friday (January 22) marked the host’s final broadcast of ‘The Tonight Show.’ It’ll be a few weeks before we settle into the new routine with Jay Leno taking the show back (he’ll kick off once NBC is done losing money on the Olympics). You’ll still get the chance to experience some Conan bits you may have missed, as reruns of “The Tonight Show” will air until Leno slides back into the hosting chair. (more)
Declaring after weeks of sniping at his bosses that he “hates cynicism,” Conan O’Brien ended his 7-month stint as host of The Tonight Show by thanking his fans, making peace with his network, and of course, by rocking out. (more)
IF YOUR BOSS was a dolt and treated you poorly, how much money would it take for you to walk away? (more)

























