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60% of Viewers Favor Writers Over Studios

Strike prompts switch to reality shows—and reading, sleeping

(Newser) - The sympathies of viewers affected by the Hollywood writers' strike lie squarely with the writers, not the studios, a new poll shows. USA Today reports that 60% of Americans side with the scribes, and only 14% with their erstwhile employers. Reactions to the strike are varied: Many viewers watch more...

Leno, Conan to Return Jan. 2
Leno, Conan to Return Jan. 2
Dec 17, 2007 12:16 PM CST

Leno, Conan to Return Jan. 2

Late-night talk shows gear up to air without striking writers

(Newser) - “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” will return with new episodes on January 2 after 2 months off the air because of the Writers Guild strike, CNN reports. The shows will return without their usual writers, but "I will make...

Late-Night Hosts May Defy Strike
Late-Night Hosts May Defy Strike
Dec 14, 2007 2:57 PM CST

Late-Night Hosts May Defy Strike

Leno, Letterman, and others contemplate January return

(Newser) - Late-night talk-show hosts are considering getting back on the air even as the writers' strike continues, Variety reports. Although Jay Leno, David Letterman, and others initially supported the strike, network sources say a breakdown in negotiations between writers and producers and late-night shows’ plunging ratings have the hosts planning a...

Norris Credited With Huck Boost
Norris Credited With Huck Boost
Dec 5, 2007 1:55 PM CST

Norris Credited With Huck Boost

Action star a multi-generational icon, but also a true Christian conservative

(Newser) - Like the last shrewd Arkansas politician before him, Mike Huckabee isn't discounting the punch of star power—particularly when it's coming from martial arts tough guy Chuck Norris. Seriously, says Newsweek’s Howard Fineman. Not only did the action hero provide needed publicity, but he’s a known born-again Christian...

Tonight Show Crew the Latest Strike Victims

Angry staff laid off by NBC despite promises from Jay Leno

(Newser) - Some 80 non-writer staff members of the Tonight Show were shocked to be handed pink slips by NBC yesterday; they'd been banking on assurances by host Jay Leno, shortly after the strike started 4 weeks ago, that their jobs were safe. Conan O'Brien, whose staff was also furloughed yesterday, has...

Daly Defies Writers' Strike
 Daly Defies Writers' Strike
Nov 28, 2007 3:48 AM CST

Daly Defies Writers' Strike

'Last Call' host is first late-night star to resume production

(Newser) - NBC late-night talk show host Carson Daly will defy striking writers by becoming the first to resume taping new episodes since the union action pushed the network night programs into re-runs. Daly's decision comes after NBC threatened to lay off all non-writing staff, reports E! News. There's no sign that...

Priest Stalking Conan Found Fit for Trial

Self-described 'most dangerous fan' is off his meds, lawyer says

(Newser) - The Catholic priest who has allegedly been stalking Conan O'Brien was found fit for trial today and released on $2,500 bail. He left jail smiling, the Daily News reports. David Ajemian's lawyer agreed with a court-appointed psychologist's evaluation but cited his client's psychiatric history and inconsistent use of medication,...

Priest Charged With Stalking Conan O'Brien

Cops say he sent creepy notes, contacted the funnyman's parents

(Newser) - A Boston priest was arrested last week for stalking Conan O'Brien, AP reports, while trying to get into a taping of the show. Rev. David Ajemian allegedly sent notes to the late-night host, signing them "Padre" and referring to himself as one of O'Brien's "most dangerous fans."...

NBC: Leno Still Out in 2009
NBC: Leno Still Out in 2009
Oct 30, 2007 1:50 PM CDT

NBC: Leno Still Out in 2009

Second thoughts or no, NBC sticks to the plan

(Newser) - Reports of Jay Leno's cold feet notwithstanding, "Conan O'Brien will take over 'The Tonight Show' in 2009," NBC chief Jeff Zucker said yesterday. Reports that Leno was reconsidering retirement from the late-night throne sparked speculation that the network might keep the comedian onboard. Nope, said the exec, adding,...

Leno's 2nd Thoughts Bug NBC
Leno's 2nd Thoughts Bug NBC
Oct 15, 2007 10:50 AM CDT

Leno's 2nd Thoughts Bug NBC

Late night star unhappy with 2009 departure, NBC mulls options

(Newser) - Jay Leno isn't laughing about his Tonight Show departure, and neither are his bosses. The late-night king is scheduled to step aside in 2009 to make way for Conan O'Brien, but he's having second thoughts, and NBC worries he'll Jaywalk to another network, the LA Times reports. “It’s...

Springsteen Makes 'Magic' Again
Springsteen Makes 'Magic' Again
Aug 16, 2007 4:27 PM CDT

Springsteen Makes 'Magic' Again

First album in five years due October 2

(Newser) - Bruce Springsteen will release "Magic"—his first album with his iconic E Street Band in half a decade—on October 2. The 11-track album is produced by Brendan O'Brien, who also produced the Grammy-winning "The Rising," the last Springsteen/E Street collaboration.

NBC Angles to Keep Leno After Tonight

Execs brainstorm projects for 2009, when Conan takes chair

(Newser) - As Jay Leno nears his final Tonight Show in 2009, NBC is scrambling to keep the late night king at the network and away from rivals ABC and Fox. Peacock execs have pitched a prime time variety show, miscellaneous work on NBC's cable channels, and a showcase of Jay-on-demand through...

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