The Tonight Show (tv program)

Smart TV: The industry push to keep getting smarter

2013-05-17 08:00:00

For decades we've been watching TV. Now a new generation of televisions is beginning to watch us. Technological advances are giving the old clunky "boob tube" an I.Q. injection. Some of the new breed of smart TVs comes equipped with facial recognition...

Bill Hader to exit 'Saturday Night Live' after season finale May 18

2013-05-14 10:54:00

Bill Hader has become the latest fan favorite to announce his departure from NBC's long-lived "Saturday Night Live." Hader, best known for his celebrity impressions and the bizarre New York City correspondent Stefon, told the New York Times that this...

Seth Meyers to succeed Jimmy Fallon as host of NBC's 'Late Night'

2013-05-12 11:19:00

Seth Meyers has been tapped to be the host of NBC's "Late Night" after Jimmy Fallon takes over for Jay Leno as host of "The Tonight Show" next year. The appointment of Meyers, a cast member and head writer on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," had been...

2013 TV upfronts: NBC revamps with family Thursday, Spader Monday

2013-05-13 12:23:00

NEW YORK -- In a time long removed from Michael Scott and must-see TV, NBC is hoping Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes can help fill its Thursday night comedy void. The network on Monday unveiled its programming for the year ahead during its annual upfront...

2013 TV Upfronts: No shortage of NBC plugs in Michael J. Fox show

2013-05-13 11:46:00

NEW YORK -- Looks like there will be no shortage of plugs for NBC in the network's new sitcom starring Michael J. Fox. A preview clip that the network showed to advertisers during its upfront presentation Monday at Radio City Music Hall looked like...

Dennis Rodman crashes Jenner sisters' PacSun appearance

2013-05-13 15:14:00

Dennis Rodman has upstaged the Jenner sisters. Kylie and Kendall Jenner, who already live in the shadow of their older half-sisters the Kardashians (ever heard of 'em?), were eclipsed yet again, this time by the zany former NBA star. The model sisters...

Jay Leno discovers world's best karaoke couple at the pump

2013-05-10 15:34:00

So you think you and your significant other are pretty good at karaoke? Well, you've got nothing on Will and Monifa Sims, who delivered an impromptu gas station concert that was so impressive Jay Leno invited them on "The Tonight Show" on Wednesday....

Bandleader Rickey Minor asks $4.95 million for Hollywood Hills home

2013-05-14 07:00:00

“The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” bandleader Rickey Minor and his wife, Karen, have listed their Hollywood Hills compound at $4.95 million. The gated more than half-quarter acre site contains a main house, a detached guest house, a sports...

Dean Jeffries dies at 80; legendary car painter and customizer

2013-05-08 20:03:00

During the car-crazy 1950s in Southern California, Dean Jeffries was one of the first hot rodders to chop, channel and soup-up automobiles. His distinctive paint jobs and sculpted body work attracted many admirers to his auto shop, including the likes...

'Gatsby' does great. Upfront week! Bruce Rosenblum on way out.

2013-05-13 06:27:00

After the coffee. Before getting through two upfronts in one day. The Skinny: It's a beautiful day here in New York. Too bad I'll spend it indoors at the NBC and Fox upfronts, and then running in and out of Starbucks to steal their Wi-Fi to file blog...

Disney delivers! Legendary and Warner Bros. parting ways?

2013-05-08 07:07:00

After the coffee. Before the flight to a rainy New York City. The Skinny: By the time most of you read this I'll be in the air on my way to the Big Apple for the broadcast upfronts and real pizza. I'm listening to "The Boxer" as I write this just to...

NBC's Harbert adds to duties. Lights-out quarter for CBS.

2013-05-02 07:23:00

After the coffee. Before trying to find a hardware store. The Skinny: It was a tough choice but I decided to go with the season finale of FX's "The Americans" last night instead of ABC's "Nashville," which I recorded for later. Let this be a lesson to...

Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno.

2013-04-04 07:57:00

Jimmy Fallon appears on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno in 2004.

2013-04-03 18:03:34

As if the O.J. Simpson murder trial weren't enough of a circus, Jay Leno added his own bit of spectacle with his group of dancers dressed like Judge Lance Ito. Their routines eventually incorporated a female dancer to play prosecutor Marcia Clark.

2013-04-03 16:54:00