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Geithner: Be optimistic about economic future

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (GYT'-nur) has a message for Americans worried about the economy: Be optimistic about the future of this country.

`Anytime' squeezes talk show into 5 minutes online

Bob Kushell has a monologue, a band and a guest list. Put it together and it adds up to a traditional TV talk show — one that's online and lasts five minutes from start to finish.

Report: Jay Leno to get 10 p.m. talk show

Jay Leno may be sticking around NBC longer than previously thought. According to the New York Times, the network will announce on Tuesday that it has signed the comic and talk-show host to a new contract to host a 10 p.m. weeknight show similar to "The Tonight Show."

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Author's year of 'Living Oprah' was more than enough
Source: USA Today

Oprah Winfrey calls it living your "best life." So Robyn Okrant decided to live hers by the talk-show queen's dictates for a full year.

Ron Reagan To Laura Ingraham: "Stick It Where The Monkey Put The Onion" (AUDIO)
Source: airamerica.com

As Jon Stewart pointed out last night on the "Daily Show," tea baggers and various other ahistorical illiterates took time out from their Christmas warrior activities to have one last rage-fest in our nation's capitol.

Oprah Winfrey Decides to End Her Show
Source: tv.yahoo.com

Oprah Winfrey will announce on Friday that her popular daytime talk show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show," will end its run in 2011, Tim Bennett, the President of Harpo, announced in a letter released to ABC affiliates on Thursday . "Tomorrow, Oprah will announce live on 'The Oprah Wi …

Christian Writer is Rooting for Wanda Sykes Saturday Nights on FOX
Source: In My Opinion

Wanda Sykes is a gifted comedian. I admire her spunk and her pluck and her point of view on this crazy world.

Oprah, Sarah Palin Need Each Other
Source: AOL

Still, reaction to the news on Oprah's Web site has been largely negative. Many who posted comments expressed disappointment. For example: SAY IT AIN'T SO "O" ! -- bigskyseek Dear Oprah, I sincerely hope you do not give the Quitter Twitter any plug on her book. -- the_auki

(Pics) Tyra Banks Drops From Size 16 to Size 8; Flaunts Svelte Figure in Photo Shoot
Source: omg.yahoo.com

Two years after telling the world to "kiss her fat a--" when an unflattering bathing suit photo took the Internet by storm, Tyra Banks proudly showed off her new, more streamlined figure in a New York City photo shoot Monday.

Late-Night Vulnerability: The Letterman scandal and Conan O'Brien's injury highlight how much the networks have riding on individuals.
Source: Forbes

LOS ANGELES -- An apologetic David Letterman trotted out before the cameras Monday night with a quip that raised questions and fetched laughs: "There's a possibility," he said, "that I'll be the first talk-show host impeached."

David Letterman Confession: I Had Sex With Staffers, Got Targeted by Extortionist
Source: ABC News

David Letterman told the audience of his late night talk show that he had sexual relationships with female members of his staff, and added he forked over a bogus $2 million check as part of an extortion plot on the matter.

Right-Wing Talk Show Host Michael Savage Booted From His Flagship Radio Station
Source: Think Progress

Earlier today, the conservative blog Patriot Axom noted that far-right radio host Michael Savage has been taken "off the air" from his San Francisco-based flagship station, Talk 910 KNEW.

As If Limbaugh and Beck Weren't Bad Enough, the Granddaddy of Hate Radio Is Back on the Air
Source: AlterNet.org

Bob Grant taught a generation of conservative talkers how to channel white rage, until a listener boycott helped push him off the air. Now he's back.

Radio talkers canned for Farah interview
Source: WorldNetDaily News

Typical left, free speech for everyone that agrees with them and shut up any opposite view.

Poll (and I mean this sincerely) is Glenn Beck Mentally Ill?

I watched Glenn Beck this evening, which granted is something I rarely do and haven't done in several weeks. Still I do so every once in awhile so the right wing loons can't say with any justification that "Oh yeah! Well you don't even watch his show, so how do you know?"

The anatomy of a joke, the craft of an apology: Letterman v. Palin et. al.

Baseball Fan 1: "Did you hear the one about Bristol Palin getting knocked up by A-Rod?" Baseball Fan 2: "A rod, two rods, what's the difference? Given that she's preaching abstinence, she probably shouldn't be getting knocked up by any rods."

Sarah Palin and David Letterman Show Disagreement

It didn't seem as bad at first when I thought he was just saying slutty stewardess style. It is kind of funny and almost a compliment to her. I didn't realize he had been bothering about her daughter. I think that he was trying to be funny.

Chavez starts four-day talk show marathon | Reuters
Source: Reuters

Venezuela's garrulous President Hugo Chavez on Thursday began a marathon four-day edition of his trademark television show to mark 10 years since the influential and widely watched program first hit the airwaves.

Conservative Talkshow Host Mancow Waterboarded, Admits It's Torture
Source: NBC Miami

"With a Chicago Fire Department paramedic on hand, Mancow was placed on a 7-foot long table, his legs were elevated, and his feet were tied up. Turns out the stunt wasn't so funny.

Cheney, Gingrich, McCain: Old GOP Guard Appear On Sunday Shows [UPDATED]
Source: The Huffington Post

Newt Gingrich, John McCain, and Dick Cheney appeared as scheduled on Sunday's morning talk show circuit, unleashing a torrent of attacks on President Obama and arguing that the Republican Party should resist efforts to "moderate." On Fox News Sunday, Gingrich called Obama a "McC …

Michael Savage demands apology from UK
Source: BBC News

US talk show host Michael Savage has said he was "shocked and angered" at being placed on a list of people banned from entering the UK. The Conservative political commentator whose real name is Michael Alan Weiner, is one of 22 people barred for fostering extremism or hate.

Irreverent NYC Radio Talk Host "The Radiochick" Launches Daily Radio Podcast
Source: PRWeb

Excerpt: Veteran NYC Radio Talk Show Host "The Radiochick" Leslie Gold now broadcasts a daily uncensored podcast via Itunes and Radiochick.com.

Late Night Ratings: Craig Ferguson Tops Jimmy Fallon
Source: broadcastingcable.com

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson topped Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Monday night, according to late night metered market households data from Nielsen.

Breaking News: President Barack Obama Charged with conspiracy kill Rush Limbaugh (satire)

Washington D.C.(March 11th)- President Barack Obama was charged late last night with conspiracy to commit murder. The charges in question focus on a terrible plot to assassinate Rush Limbaugh.

Rush Limbaugh - Just a talk show host

Rush Limbaugh has been getting significant media coverage throughout the past few weeks. Recently, he has challenged President Obama to a debate. I don't know if Rush is a significant enough individual for Obama to debate.

Homeless Families in Sacramento to be Featured on 'Oprah'
Source: The Sacramento Bee

A national spotlight will shine on Sacramento today, and the images promise to be less than flattering.

Andy Richter to join Conan O'Brien on The Tonight Show!
Source: msnbc.com

'Andy is one of the funniest people I know,' says O'Brien Conan O'Brien will have a familiar face when he begins his new "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" run on NBC: Andy Richter.

1,500 Bags of Pork Rinds Sent to Senator
Source: MyFoxOrlando

NEW YORK - Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer has been sent a unique message from those opposed to the stimulus bill.

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