Posted: Thursday 25th June 2009 at 11:08pm by Paul
We previously posted how the Late Show With David Letterman was drawing in more viewers for the week of 8th June, and how it was almost at level-pegging in the ratings with The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien. Well, it now seems the Late Show is doing even better in the current set of ratings to be released.
The Tonight Show is now behind the Late Show in the ratings. This is the first time the Late Show had more viewers than Tonight since 2005. The Live Feed reports “The “Late Show” drew more viewers than the “Tonight Show” in last week’s ratings — the first time the CBS program has pulled a larger audience for a full-week average since 2005″.
The Associated Press says “It was Letterman’s first win during a full week of all-new broadcasts since December 2005, when Oprah Winfrey was his guest on the CBS late-night show. Letterman was perhaps given a ratings boost from lingering controversy over a wisecrack that targeted the family of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin”.
The Live Feed – “‘Late Show’ outdraws ‘Tonight’ for first time since ’05″
The Associated Press – “Letterman’s ‘Late Show’ beats the ‘Tonight Show’”
Perez Hilton – “Conan O’Brien Is Losing The Ratings Game!”
Posted: Thursday 25th June 2009 at 11:48am by Paul
All of this Sarah Palin controversy has done little to dent the Late Show With David Letterman – in fact, it’s made it even more popular.
The Los Angeles Times is reporting “for the week of June 8… “Late Show” averaged 3.67 million viewers, while “Tonight” posted 3.77 million. For “Late Show,” it was the closest competitive position to “Tonight” since December 2005, Nielsen said”. So it looks as though the ridiculous “Fire David Letterman” movement isn’t getting its wish – no surprise really.
I would have posted more up about the “Fire David Letterman” protests but I would rather just ignore the whole thing and wait for normality to return, instead of giving these “protesters” free publicity. The “Top Ten Things Overhead at the ‘Fire David Letterman’ Rally” Top Ten on the Late Show earlier this month was pretty hilarious though (click here if you haven’t seen it).
Los Angeles Times – “Spat with Sarah Palin doesn’t hurt David Letterman’s ratings”
Posted: Wednesday 24th June 2009 at 11:30pm by Paul
Ed McMahon has died, aged 86. His publicist Howard Bragman said McMahon had a “multitude of health problems over the last few months”.
The former announcer for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson became a household name as he appeared on TV screens across America and the world nightly, and always opened The Tonight Show with the legendary line “Heeeeeres Johnny”.
Current host of The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien, paid tribute to Ed McMahon saying “It is impossible I think, for anyone to imagine the Tonight Show With Johnny Carson without Ed McMahon. Ed’s laugh was really the soundtrack to that show… For 30 years Ed played his part perfectly, he played it with effortless joy and sitting alongside Johnny, Ed was an indelible part of what I think is the most iconic two-shot in broadcasting history… There will never be anything like that again. Now everybody here at the Tonight Show mourns the loss of this warm and really truly funny man… Our thoughts go out to his family and to his fans everywhere… Ed, you will be missed”.
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno told The Insider “I don’t know anybody that didn’t like Ed. He was just a wonderful, wonderful guy. That was really sad. He was a terrific guy”.
Host of the Late Show on CBS, David Letterman, has also spoken about the death of Ed McMahon. Letterman said “Ed McMahon’s voice at 11:30 was a signal that something great was about to happen. Ed’s introduction of Johnny was a classic broadcasting ritual — reassuring and exciting. Ed was a true broadcaster, and an integral part of Johnny Carson’s ‘Tonight Show.’ We will miss him”. Paul Shaffer added “Ed McMahon defined professionalism in broadcasting. We’ll miss him”.
MSNBC – “TV host Ed McMahon is dead at age 86″
Digital Spy – “‘Tonight Show’ host honours Ed McMahon”
ET Online – “Letterman Reacts To The Death Of Ed McMahon”
The Insider – “Jay Leno & Other Stars Remember Ed McMahon”
Digital Spy – “TV veteran Ed McMahon dies, aged 86″
Click here for Conan O’Brien videos paying tribute to Ed McMahon
Posted: Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 9:46pm by Paul
19th June episode of Friday Night With Jonathan Ross – www.lateshowuk.com/watch-online-jonathan-ross
Guest listings updated – www.lateshowuk.com/guest-listings
Posted: Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 9:40pm by Paul
3rd July – Sandra Bullock, Emma Watson, Benny Andersson, Little Boots
10th July – Dame Vivienne Westwood, James May, Rufus Wainwright, Paolo Nutini
17th July – Bono & The Edge from U2, Anjelica Huston, Dame Edna Everage, The Noisettes
24th July – Denzel Washington, the Dragons from Dragons Den, Quentin Tarantino, A-Ha
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross returns with new episodes in September.
Friday’s premiere is usually repeated late on Saturday night on BBC1.
Updated 24th July 2009.
Posted: Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 9:34pm by Paul
Monday 22nd June – Simon Schama
Tuesday 23rd June – Howard Dean, David Kilcullen
Wednesday 24th June – Matthew Crawford
Thursday 25th June – Jim Fouratt
Posted: Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 9:30pm by Paul
Monday 22nd June – Bill Russell
Tuesday 23rd June – Larry David
Wednesday 24th June – Reza Aslan
Thursday 25th June – Cameron Diaz
These are US airdates. Check the Upcoming Shows box in the sidebar for More 4.
Posted: Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 9:26pm by Paul
Monday 6th July – Andy Samberg, Jorge Garcia, the Lonely Island (Rerun)
Tuesday 7th July – Anne Hathaway, Will Forte, Jon Favreau, Mario Batali (Rerun)
Wednesday 8th July – Kelly Ripa, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Amadou & Mariam (Rerun)
Thursday 9th July – Steve Martin, Paul Simon, Vanessa Williams (Rerun)
Friday 10th July – Will Ferrell, Kyra Sedgwick, Mos Def (Rerun)
