Late Show with David Letterman

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Jenna Bush Hager, Laura Bush. David Letterman: Bill Cosby, Ryan Bingham. Conan O'Brien: Amy Poehler, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, the Bravery.  Jimmy Kimmel: Joshua Jackson, Big Bird, Slayer. Jimmy Fallon: Cameron Diaz, Shaun White, Monsters of Folk. Craig Ferguson: Mo'Nique, St...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno:  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Katie Featherston & Micah Sloat. David Letterman: Al Gore, Brad Paisley, Michael Buble. Conan O'Brien: Neil Patrick Harris, Paul Teutul Sr., Creed. Jimmy Kimmel: Pamela Anderson, White Rabbits. Jimmy Fallon: Matthew Broderick, Chad Ochocinco...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno:  Mariah Carey, Cirque du Soleil. David Letterman: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Guy Fieri, Carrie Underwood. Conan O'Brien: Ewan McGregor, Shaun White, Tegan & Sara. Jimmy Kimmel: Jack Black, Chuck Liddell, Cobra Starship (rerun).  Jimmy Fallon: Taylor Swift, Scott Wolf, Say Any...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: John Cusack, Frank Caliendo, Adam Carolla. David Letterman: Regis Philbin, Brian Regan, Weezer. Conan O'Brien: Susie Essman, Alice in Chains. Jimmy Kimmel: Paris Hilton, Slipknot. Jimmy Fallon: Wanda Sykes, Josh Charles, the Amazing Kreskin, Andrew Bird. Craig Ferguson: Laur...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Tina Fey. David Letterman: Tom Hanks, Weezer, Chad Ochocinco. Conan O'Brien: Denis Leary, the Swell Season. Jimmy Kimmel: Jason Schwartzman, Rod Stewart. Jimmy Fallon: Carrie Fisher, Sam Rockwell, Mastodon. Craig Ferguson: Newt Gingrich, Jessalyn Gilsig. Carson Daly: Derek Lu...

By Roger Catlin Daytime Talk Regis and Kelly: Patrick Dempsey, Brody Jenner. The View: Edward Norton, Carson Kressley. Bonnie Hunt: Mackenzie Phillips, George Stephanopoulos. Ellen DeGeneres: Katie Couric, Kate Gosselin, Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe.

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Ewan McGregor, Tina Fey, Tim McGraw & Gregg Allman. David Letterman: Courteney Cox, Florence and the Machine. Conan O'Brien: Garry Shandling, Paula Deen, Julian Casablancas. Jimmy Kimmel: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Morningwood. Jimmy Fallon: Artie Lange, Olivia Munn, David Chang. Crai...

By Roger Catlin It's Halloween on "Trauma" (NBC, 9 p.m.) and "Castle" (ABC, 10 p.m.), but Thanksgiving on "Greek" (ABC Family, 9 p.m.). Daytime Talk Regis and Kelly: Judge Judy Sheindlin, Carly Roney.  Bonnie Hunt: Anthony Edwards, the RZA. Ellen DeGeneres: Hilary Swank, Jay Sean.

By Roger Catlin Daytime Talk Regis and Kelly: Jason Alexander, Eugene Levy. The View: Martha Stewart, Elisabeth Moss. Bonnie Hunt: Paul Shaffer, the Backstreet Boys. Ellen DeGeneres: Alyson Hannigan, Mario Lopez. Wendy Williams:  Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker.

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Hilary Swank, Jerry Jones. David Letterman: President Barack Obama (rerun). Conan O'Brien: Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews Band (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: .John C. Reilly, Nene Leakes, Kim Zolciak, the Tempter Trap. Jimmy Fallon: Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Miranda Lambert (rerun). C...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Rainn Wilson. David Letterman: Paul McCartney, Bruce Willis (rerun). Conan O'Brien: Jennifer Aniston, Melanie Oudin, Phoenix (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Salma Hayek, Rico Rodriguez, Dead by Sunrise. Jimmy Fallon: Wlijah Wood, Taraji P. Henson, John Fogerty (rerun). Craig Ferguson...

By Roger Catlin There are no plans for Palin to appear on "Late Show with David Letterman" where a recurring comedy bit has been "Things More Fun Than Reading the Sarah Palin Memoir" ("No. 61, Getting run over by a lawnmower; No. 14, Driving into a tree; No. 45, walking into traffic...").

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Martha Stewart, Ludacris. David Letterman: Kristin Davis, Barry Sonnenfeld (rerun). Conan O'Brien: Jon Hamm, Cobra Starship featuring Estelle (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Edward Norton, Paul Shaffer, the Sounds. Jimmy Fallon: Seth Meyers, Chris Paul, Landon Pigg (rerun). Craig Fe...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Rod Stewart. David Letterman: Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, Rosanne Cash (rerun). Conan O'Brien: Sienna Miller, Steve Schirripa, Deon Cole. Jimmy Kimmel: Julie Boen, Rumer Willis, the Used (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Tracy Morgan, Neal Brennan (rerun). Craig Ferguson: Jason Schwa...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Ross Mathews, Sen. John McCain. David Letterman: Uma Thurman, Tim McGraw. Conan O'Brien: Cory Booker, Max Records. Jimmy Kimmel: Serena Williams, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Eric Church. Jimmy Fallon: Eddie Izzard, Gina Gershon, Amy Schumer. Craig Ferguson: Toby Keith, Michelle Monaghan. Ca...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Matt Lauer, Jeff Dunham. David Letterman: Don Rickles, Built to Spill. Conan O'Brien: John C. Reilly, Matt Braunger. Jimmy Kimmel: Tayne Diggs, Kristin Cavallari, Harper Simon. Jimmy Fallon: Gerard Butler, Ivanka Trump, Hockey. Craig Ferguson: Forest Whitaker, Adam Savage &...

Jay Leno: Bill Cosby, Toby Keith. David Letterman: Tina Fey, Chris Russo, Mika. Conan O'Brien: Serena Williams, Ken Jeong, Rascal Flatts. Jimmy Kimmel: Jamie Foxx, Toby Keith. Jimmy Fallon: Monty Python. Craig Ferguson: Kristen Bell, Robert Carlyle. Carson Daly: Charlie Hunnam, Phoenix. J...

Jay Leno: John C. Reilly, Ben Roethlisberger. David Letterman: Sienna Miller, Aziz Ansari, Dead by Sunrise. Conan O'Brien: Ice-T, Eddie Izzard, the Flaming Lips. Jimmy Kimmel: Jack Black, Cobra Starship. Jimmy Fallon: Andy Samberg, Greg Proops, Baaba Maal & the Brazilian Girls. Craig...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Dana Carvey, Justin Timberlake. David Letterman: Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, Tim McGraw. Conan O'Brien: Jamie Foxx, Jason Alexander, Grizzly Bear. Jimmy Kimmel: David Duchovny, Carmelo Anthony, Kid Cudi (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Kathie Lee Gifford, Penn Badgley, Love & T...

By Roger Catlin Jay Leno: Terry Bradshaw. David Letterman: Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, Brett Dennen & Natalie Merchant. Conan O'Brien: Zack Hample, Lady Antebellum. Jimmy Kimmel: Michael Moore, Malin Ackerman, the Backstreet Boys. Jimmy Fallon: Martin Short, Jeff Lewis, Cory Chisel. Craig Ferguson: G...

By Roger Catlin Nerd alert: Leonard Nimoy returns on "Fringe" (Fox, 9 p.m.), maybe shaking the memory of Regis and Kelly: Vince Vaughn, Michael Kors. The View: Kelly Clarkson, Paul Shaffer, Ana Ortiz. Bonnie Hunt: Paul Teutul Sr. Ellen DeGeneres: Clive Owen, Joley Fisher, the Backstreet Boys. Wendy William...

Jay Leno:  Wanda Sykes, Kathleen Sebelius. David Letterman: vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, Rosanne Cash. Conan O'Brien: Jason Bateman, Selena Gomez, Toby Keith. Jimmy Kimmel: Joel McHale, Richard Belzer, Kiss. Jimmy Fallon: Chevy Chase, Eliza Dushku, Lenny Kravitz. Craig Ferguson: Rac...

Daytime Talk Regis and Kelly: Larry David, John Stamos. The View: Steve Martin, David Alan Grier, Lisa Ling. Bonnie Hunt: Kathy Griffin, Richard Kind. Ellen DeGeneres: Rob Lowe, Juliette Lewis, Miranda Lambert. Wendy Williams: Bill Bellamy.

Letterman said he still thought he did the right thing in dealing with the extortion. His guest Steve Martin seemed to put it in perspective when he said "The one thing that will come out of this is that you're a human being. We really weren't that sure before."

Jay Leno:  Jamie Foxx, Joe Torre. David Letterman: Steve Martin, Lea Michelle. Conan O'Brien: Ellen Page, Kevin Nealon, Dierks Bentley. Jimmy Kimmel: David Alan Grier, Pink (rerun). Jimmy Fallon:  Kristin Wiig, David Wells, Christopher Cross. Craig Ferguson: Michael Sheen, Viola Davis...

By Roger Catlin The kind that's No. 1 on the Billboard charts," Gaga replied lunging on her. The Letterman situation, by the way, was mentioned in "Weekend Update" as a "stupid human trick." But a whole retro "Celebrity Family Fued" skit was built around the John Phillips revelation.

By Roger Catlin Former 11:30 rival Jay Leno said on his Friday night 10 p.m. show, ""If you came here tonight for sex with a talk show host, you've got the wrong studio." Alone among the late night comedians, Conan O'Brien, who is new host of "The Tonight Show" and Letterman's chief competitor, was mute about t...

Jay Leno: Jenna Fischer. David Letterman: Larry David, Tom Russell. Conan O'Brien: Joshua Bell with Tiempo Libre. Jimmy Kimmel: Woody Harrelson, Whitney Port, Shinedown. Jimmy Fallon: Drew Barrymore, Tim Schafer, Universal Record Database. Craig Ferguson: Tim Gunn, Cathy Ladman, Lyny...

By Roger Catlin It could have been the most uncomfortable 10 minutes on "The Late Show with David Letterman." After the monologue and before he brought on a guest, Letterman sat at his desk and told a surprising tale of blackmail, arrest, grand jury... It could have been the most uncomfortable 10 minutes on "...

Jay Leno: Chris Rock. David Letterman: Woody Harrelson, Kim Kardashian, Tom Russell. Conan O'Brien: Michael Moore. Jimmy Kimmel: Hayden Panettiere, Matthew Rhys, Joss Stone. Jimmy Fallon: Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Miranda Lambert. Craig Ferguson: Patricia Arquette, Dominic Cooper. C...

By Roger Catlin It's always an event when Madonna shows up on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Maybe because she doesn't even show up on other talk shows. But because her visit is such an event, Letterman doesn't feel like he has... It's always an event when Madonna shows up on "The Late Show with David Lette...

Jay Leno: Adam Carolla, Steve Carell, Vince Gill & Emmylou Harris. David Letterman: Madonna, Harry Connick Jr. Conan O'Brien: Kate Walsh, Brad Paisley. Jimmy Kimmel: Rebecca Romijn, Joseph Fiennes, Alice in Chains. Jimmy Fallon: Dennis Hopper, Amy Brenneman, Owen Benjamin. Craig Fe...

Jay Leno: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal. David Letterman: Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, Miranda Lambert. Conan O'Brien: Patton Oswalt, John Krasinski, Quinn Dahle. Jimmy Kimmel: Ricky Gervais, Alice in Chains. Jimmy Fallon: Jude Law, Felicia Day, Sunny Day Real Estate. Craig F...

Jay Leno:  Bill Maher, Brad Paisley & Sheryl Crow. David Letterman: Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz. Conan O'Brien: Drew Barrymore, Joe Talamo, Paramore. Jimmy Kimmel: Courteney Cox, Jessica Capshaw, Ashley Hamilton (rerun). Jimmy Fallon:  David Duchovny, Kimbo Slice, Dirty Proje...

Jay Leno:  Hugh Laurie, LeBron James. David Letterman: Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, Noisettes. Conan O'Brien: Teri Hatcher, Seth MacFarlane, Rodrigo y Gabriela. Jimmy Kimmel: LeBron James. Jimmy Fallon: Julianna Marguiles, Kevin Smith. Craig Ferguson: Ted Danson, Christopher Miller &...

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Jay Leno:  Rush Limbaugh, Smokey Robinson with Joss Stone. David Letterman: Craig Ferguson, Snow Patrol, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. Conan O'Brien: Joel McHale, India.Arie. Jimmy Kimmel: Rob Lowe, Lisa Lampanelli, Tommy Lasorda. Jimmy Fallon: Megan Fox, Anthony Anderson, Phoe...

Jay Leno: Vince Vaughan, Al Michaels, Bob Costas. David Letterman: Simon Baker, Mary J. Blige. Conan O'Brien: Martin Short, Tim Gunn, Wynonna. Jimmy Kimmel: Courteney Cox, Jessica Capshaw, "Dancing with the Stars" castoffs. Jimmy Fallon: Amy Poehler, Dan Fogler. Craig Ferguson: Jennifer...

Jay Leno: Pee Wee Herman, Amy Poehler. David Letterman: Bill Clinton, LeBron James. Conan O'Brien: Rebecca Romijn, Lisa Lampanelli, Monsters of Folk. Jimmy Kimmel: David Duchovny, Carmelo Anthony, Kid Cudi. Jimmy Fallon: Seth Meyers, Chris Paul. Craig Ferguson: Reba McEntire, Dave Anna...

By Roger Catlin Letterman, like most late night comics, have had a struggle finding as much to make fun of in Obama's administration than they didin Bush's or Clinton's before that. But Obama has been most generous with late night of any administration, becoming the first sitting president on "Late Show...

Jay Leno:  Jennifer Garner, Rep. Barney Frank. David Letterman: President Barack Obama. Conan O'Brien: Ricky Gervais, "Chicken" Charlie Boghosian, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jimmy Kimmel: Robin Williams, Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt & Kim (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Clive Owen, Joanna Garcia, Livin...

Jay Leno: Drew Barrymore. David Letterman: Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer (rerun). Conan O'Brien: Courteney Cox, Ted Danson, Nelly Furtado. Jimmy Kimmel: Christian Slater, Ed O'Neill,Sofia Vergarga, Shakira. Jimmy Fallon:  Danny DeVito, James Blake, Keri Hilson. Craig Ferguson: Nei...

Jay Leno: Halle Berry, Bruce Hornsby & Eric Clapton. David Letterman: Mike Myers, Ken Burns (rerun). Conan O'Brien: Megan Fox, Louis CK, winner of "America's Got Talent." Jimmy Kimmel: Jenna Elfman, Danny Pudi. Jimmy Fallon: Dennis Quaid, Elisabeth Moss, Megadeth. Craig Ferguson: Dr...

Jay Leno: Robin Williams, Miley Cyrus. David Letterman:  Billy Crystal, John Fogerty (rerun). Conan O'Brien: Aaron Eckhart, Michael Strahan, Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Jimmy Kimmel: David Alan Grier, Pink. Jimmy Fallon: Charlize Theron, David Boreanaz, Q-Tip. Craig Ferguson: Audrey Tautou, Ron...

David Letterman: Martin Short, Regina Spektor. Conan O'Brien: Snoop Dogg, Adele. Jimmy Kimmel: Megan Fox, David Cross, Phoenix. Jimmy Fallon: Cameron Diaz, Grizzly Bear. Craig Ferguson: Lisa Kudrow, Alan Furst, Chairlift. Carson Daly: Tom Green, Pete Wentz.

Part two of the Barack Obama session "Questions for the President: Prescription for America" running on "Nightline" averaged 4.25 million viewers while "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" got 3.66 million viewers and "The Late Show with David Letterman" drew 3.23 million viewers.

David Letterman: Johnny Depp, Megan Fox. Conan O'Brien: Bruno, Cirque du Soleil. Jimmy Kimmel: Shia LaBeouf, June Diane Raphael, Eric Hutchinson. Jimmy Fallon: Tiger Woods, Evan Rachel Wood, Dinosaur Jr. Craig Ferguson: Larry David, Wolfgang Puck. Carson Daly: Zachary Levi, Joel David M...

David Letterman: Ray Romano, St. Vincent. Conan O'Brien: Brandon McMillan, Kerry Washington, Wilco. Jimmy Kimmel: Josh Duhamel, Tracy Hutson. Jimmy Fallon: Richard Branson, Neil deGrasse Tyson, the Roots. Craig Ferguson: Mary Steenburgen, Bettye LaVette, Todd Sawyer. Carson Daly: Ida...

David Letterman: Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend. Conan O'Brien: Lisa Kudrow, Billy Mays & Anthony Sullivan, Elvis Costello. Jimmy Kimmel: Isabel Lucas. Jimmy Fallon: Abigail Breslin, James Purefoy, Blake Griffin, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority. Craig F...

David Letterman: Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Igy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority. Conan O'Brien: Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange, Pete Yorn. Jimmy Kimmel: Thomas Haden Church, Ed Helms. Jimmy Fallon: John Leguizamo, Nick Cannon, Sonic Youth. Craig Ferguson: Marion Cotillard...

Toward the end of the show, talking about a teen texting champ, he brought in the other half of the Letterman joke: I don't know what is more troubling, the 14,000 texts per month this 15 year old sends out , or the one she got back from A-Rod."

Regis and Kelly: Julia Roberts, New Kids on the Block, Keke Palmer, David Bach (rerun). The View: George Lopez, Mario Cantone, Lewis Black. Bonnie Hunt: Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters, Carrie Inn Inaba (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney, Steve Spangler (rer...

David Letterman:  Bear Grylls, Pheonix. Conan O'Brien:  Eva Mendes, the Dead Weather. Jimmy Kimmel: Kathy Griffin, Ramon Rodriguez, Ben Harper. Jimmy Fallon: Ryan Reynolds, Lauren Conrad, the Fray. Craig Ferguson: Sandra Bullock, Metric, David Feldman. Carson Daly: John Scurti, Peach...

David Letterman: Ryan Reynolds. Conan O'Brien: Kobe Bryant, William Shatner, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Incubus. Jimmy Kimmel: Roseanne Barr, Ryan Kwanten. Jimmy Fallon: Al Roker, Street Sweeper Social Club. Craig Ferguson: Julia Ormond, Derrick Pitts. Carson Daly: Zee Avi. Jon Stewar...

Not only did his "Late Show"  beat "The Tonight Show" for the first time in seven months Tuesday (with a show featuring Julia Roberts), he was also in regular (and clearly desperate) cable TV news cycles because of a joke regarding Sarah Palin's family.

David Letterman:  Elvis Costello. Conan O'Brien:  Gwyneth Paltrow, John Mayer Trio. Jimmy Kimmel: Thomas Haden Church, Ed Helms, 311. Jimmy Fallon: Jessica Biel, Rachel Dratch, Jason Sudekis, Doves. Craig Ferguson: Elizabeth Perkins, Mark Burnett, Bernie Williams. Carson Daly: . Jon St...

It's the last week for Jay Leno helming "The Tonight Show" (NBC, 11:35 p.m.), so he's arranged special guests each night. Tonight it's Mel Gibson and Lyle Lovett. Regis and Kelly: Heidi and Spencer Pratt, Chris Byrne, Jimmy Kimmel. The View:  Soulja Boy Tellem. Bonnie Hunt: Hank Azaria, Mary Mc...

David Letterman: Ricky Gervais, Green Day. Jay Leno: Brian Williams, Jesse James, Tori Amos. Jimmy Kimmel:  Hank Azaria, Anton Yelchin, Eminem. Jimmy Fallon: Keith Olbermann, Sig Hansen, Chrisette Michele. Craig Ferguson: Mark Ruffalo, Mindy Kaling, the Decemberists. Carson Daly:T...

David Letterman: Michael Keaton, Lily Allen. Jay Leno: Anderson Cooper, Kathleen Madigan, Brad Paisley. Jimmy Kimmel: Jamie Foxx, Elizabeth Mitchell. Jimmy Fallon: Neil Patrick Harris, Emily Deschanel, Reggie Watts. Craig Ferguson: Eddie Izzard, Chris Botti. Carson Daly: Joshua Gome...

David Letterman: Russell Brand, Jack Hanna (rerun). Jay Leno: Reese Witherspoon, Keith Olbermann, Naturally 7 (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Denise Richards, Zach Braff, Cheryl Hines, Charlie Wilson (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Rachel Maddow, John Cena, Gabriella Cilmi (rerun). Craig Ferguson: R...

By Roger Catlin It was when he was back at his desk for Monday night's "Late Show" when David Letterman read the card about Bruce Willis' weekend wedding to a British model in the Caribbean that he added the details about another wedding... It was when he was back at his desk for Monday night's "Late Show" when D...

David Letterman: Russell Brand, Jack Hanna. Jay Leno: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Demetri Martin, Rocco De Luca & The Burden. Jimmy Kimmel: Jonas Brothers, Jimmie Johnson, darius Rucker (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Amanda Peet, Rose Byrne, Joshua Topolsky. Craig Ferguson: Jason Segel Dave At...

By Roger Catlin Was it performance art or career meltdown? Joaquin Phoenix's appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman" Wednesday, in which he mostly hid behind a shaggy beard and didn't say much of anything. And you thought Dave trying to get answers... Was it performance art or career meltdown? Joaqu...

David Letterman: Rod Blagojevich, Richard Jenkins. Jay Leno: Penelope Cruz, D.L. Hughley, Sara Bareilles. Conan O'Brien: Brian Williams, Johnny Knoxville, Zac Brown Band. Jimmy Kimmel: John Clese, Chris Ayres, the Bird and the Bee. Craig Ferguson: Robin Williams, Jason Randal. Carson Dal...

By Roger Catlin New episodes come for "30 Rock" (NBC, 9:30 p.m.) and the rest of the Thursday comedy lineup on the network, except for "The Office" (NBC, 9 p.m.). Regis and Kelly: Kevin James, Leslie Sansone. The View: Tom Cruise, Dylan Ratigan. Mike and Juliet: Tate Donovan. Bonnie Hunt: Tony Shalhoub, Emily Van...

David Letterman: Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren. Jay Leno: Robin Williams, Frieda Pinto, Johnny Mathis. Conan O'Brien: Carson Daly, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Jimmy Kimmel: Tom Cruise, Keane. Craig Ferguson: Joel McHale, Matt Nathanson. Carson Daly: Kat Dennings, the Airbourne Toxi...

David Letterman: Amy Adams, Jeff Altman, Jamey Johnson. Jay Leno: Kate Beckinsale, Sean Combs, Sara Bareilles. Conan O'Brien: Hugh Laurie, Joel McHale, Gaslight Anthem. Jimmy Kimmel: Molly Shannon, Danny Masterson, Common. Craig Ferguson: Mark Ruffalo, Ken Tucker. Carson Daly: Eddie S...

David Letterman: Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend. Jay Leno: Christina Applegate, Frank Caliendo, Fall Out Boy. Conan O'Brien: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Rachel Maddow, Pink. Jimmy Kimmel: Sarah Silverman, T.I. Craig Ferguson: Kevin Smith, Kaitlin Olson, the Damned. Carson Daly: Kevin Smi...

By Roger Catlin Millions have watched the debates that are now over, but there's still some fireworks to be had on late night TV where John McCain, for one, is to have his makeup appearance tonight on "Late Show with David Letterman" (CBS, 11:35 p.m.).

By Roger Catlin Barack Obama strolled onto the set of "Late Show with David Letterman" with ease Wednesday night, Paul Shaffer's pumping Lee Dorsey's "Yes We Can Can." It was Obama's second time on the show as a Senator, his first since he... Barack Obama strolled onto the set of "Late Show with David Letterma...

By Roger Catlin The year 2009 seemed so far away when it was announced back in 2004, on the 50th anniversary of "The Tonight Show" no less, that Jay Leno would be replaced as host by Conan O'Brien. Of course by then, we'd... The year 2009 seemed so far away when it was announced back in 2004, on the 50th anniversary...

By Roger Catlin NBC announced plans for O'Brien taking over the "Tonight" show years ago, when 2009 seemed eons away, in part to make sure he didn't stray from the network, as David Letterman did when the "Tonight" successor to Johnny Carson was being discussed.