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Thursday's late-night wrap-up of election jokes

Letterman, Leno and Conan were all off Thursday night, but Will Ferrell and Tina Fey were on. Quotes from their "SNL" appearance and other late-night election jokes from Thursday:

Thursday's late-night TV wrap-up

Late-night TV show hosts found humor in the presidential campaign. A sampling from Thursday night:

Thursday's late-night TV wrap-up

Late-night TV show hosts found humor in the presidential debate, the candidates and the economy.

Late Night TV Hosts Back After 2 Months

Late-night TV hosts returned to the air Wednesday after a two-month hiatus, showing support for their striking writers, plenty of creative stretch marks — and at least two scruffy beards.

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The 9 Stupidest Products Of All Time (VIDEO)
Source: The Huffington Post

This one is my favorite: 7) Facial Flex -- Is your face slacking off? Do you not look terrifying naturally? Then the facial flex is for you! This face stretching device is meant to tighten granny's face, but can probably also be used for all your S&M needs.

Does Jon Stewart Influence Public Opinion?
Source: RealClearPolitics

In recent years, scholars have found that late-night entertainment programs can have political effects - educating viewers and increasing interest in politics among the non-active. In particular, there has been a good bit of research into The Daily Show.

Late-night comedy shows make fun of Pres. Obama
Source: The L.A. Times

The Barack Obama. The One who's president right now? President Barack Obama jokes on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show"?

Video: Blagojevich Lampooned Every Which Way
Source: local6.com

There is a scandalously funny side to the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal.

The Roots Officially Announced As Late Night Show House Band
Source: eurweb.com

Weeks after news leaked of The Roots being hired as the house band for NBC's forthcoming "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," the host made it official Monday with an announcement on the show's newly-launched Web site. See more irresistible headlines

Move Over Leno: CNN Debuts Weekend Comedy Show With Comedian D.L. Hughley
Source: Yahoo! News

The news network says Wednesday it's starting a Saturday night show with comedian D.L. Hughley. The show, tentatively titled "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News" will air live 10 p.m. Saturdays and replay 24 hours later.

Darn it, Ed the Sock losing his CITY-TV comedy show
Source: The Globe and Mail

After 16 years, Canada's most famous, foul-mouthed foot warmer is signing off late-night television. At least for now.

The Comedy Campaign: Enough Already!
Source: TIME

Just a few days before the Pennsylvania primary, Colbert scored a hat trick: three Democratic candidates in one night. First came a "surprise" walk-on by Hillary Clinton, who showed up to help fix a technical snafu with the show's video feed.

Jimmy Fallon headed for 'Late Night'
Source: Variety.com

NBC will officially name Jimmy Fallon as Conan O'Brien's "Late Night" replacement within the next few weeks if not sooner Peacock insiders said Thursday.

Will the WGA Agreement Allowing Dave's Late-Night Shows to Return with Writers Divide the Guild?
Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily

All along the issue, the really big issue, was whether the striking writers would still feel united if some of them went back to work and others stayed on the picket lines.

NBC.com Begins Streaming 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien'
Source: The Futon Critic

NBC Digital Entertainment is now streaming "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on NBC.com. It was announced by Vivi Zigler, Executive Vice President, NBC Digital Entertainment.

Review - Dropping a Bombadil on Fox News

I'm really ticked off at Fox News. Across the leftist blogosphere, I can hear many teeth dropping already. "What? Tom Bombadil, THE Infamous Tom Bombadil of Newsvine isn't kow-towing to the Murdoch company talking points? Whassup with that?"

New Media TV is Taking an Important Cue from Old Time Radio
Source: Marketing Conversation

For a long time, the audience has put up with TV commercials, but now they have the ability to dodge commercial breaks, so networks can't get away with it any more. Live commercials, testimonials, and sponsored content is the new black.

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