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Can Stephen Colbert save America?: A new book argues that Colbert, Jon Stewart and Bill Maher are good for democracy. But is it taking late-night comedy too seriously?; By Louis Bayard Apr 5, 2008
Not ready for prime time (again)?: Huckabee's "understanding" is that he won't be crossing a picket line to appear on "The Tonight Show."; Tim Grieve Jan 2, 2008
Two parts hubris, one part paranoia: 9/11 gave America amnesia about the real Rudy Giuliani. He's an authoritarian narcissist -- and we don't need another one of those in the White House.; By Cintra Wilson Dec 5, 2006
"Dear Mr. Leno: Gay people, to you, are great material": "Avenue Q" writer takes Jay Leno to task.; Lynn Harris Apr 26, 2006
Would you let your sister vote for this man?: From groping the breasts of TV hosts to making crudely sexist comments, Arnold Schwarzenegger has given machismo a bad name.; By Tim Grieve Aug 30, 2003
My big fat mea culpa: I haven't decided to vote for Howard Dean, but after 10 days watching his campaign, I promise never to say he's unelectable again.; By Joan Walsh Aug 11, 2003
The Fix: Bravo the new boy station? Michael Caine to hang with Will and Grace, and the new Harry Potter director says Bush is like Voldemort. Plus: Arnold says he won't run.; Jul 28, 2003
It's talk-show gridlock!: Watch as bastions of alterna-Jays and wannabe-Daves try to out-snark each other! Thrill as Tom Green battles the late-night TV glut, armed only with a pair of googly eyes and a mile-wide sociopathic streak!; By Heather Havrilesky Jul 19, 2003
The man who would be Carson: From Jimmy Kimmel to Colin Quinn to Ellen DeGeneres, there are too many untested talents joining the talk-show fray. J. Keith van Straaten may be the most experienced host of them all. So why isn't he on the air yet?; By Heather Havrilesky Jul 19, 2003
The Fix: Jay Leno and Katie Couric pull a switcheroo, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein sell it all, and Tony and Carmela are immortalized by Furio. Plus: Do you know who won all the marbles?; By Karen Croft Apr 18, 2003
"West Wing" creator apologizes to Brokaw: Aaron Sorkin makes up with NBC news anchor; Grammy host Jon Stewart: I'm not interested in music. Plus: Jay Leno in deep doo-doo over dog-eating joke.; By Amy Reiter Feb 28, 2002
James Woods: Soul of good cheer: Mr. Scary Guy gets scared; Drew Barrymore says wartime is unsafe. Plus: Leno -- autograph my hog!; By Amy Reiter Oct 10, 2001
What he meant to say: Foot-in-mouth police snag a Backstreet Boy; scads of terror-themed entertainment pushed back; Bob Hope feeling healthier, sadder.; By Amy Reiter Sep 24, 2001
The top 10 reasons David Letterman's heart bypass operation was a good thing: By Joyce Millman Mar 20, 2000
Hell, 90210: Aaron Spelling shares special moments with starlets; is Kevin Costner Catherine Zeta-Jonesing or just following her around? And Neve vs. Jamie Lee ... she who screams last?; By Amy Reiter Feb 11, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Holiday Week, Dec. 24-Dec. 31, 1999; By Joyce Millman Dec 24, 1999
Does Carrey need to exorcise?: Is Jim possessed by Andy? Can a direct hit by a T-shirt cause $25,000 in damage? Is Hollywood evil? Will the Lady P end lines to the loo? Get all the answers here! Plus: Finally, you can buy a piece of Gilligan's Island!; By Amy Reiter Dec 7, 1999
Bernie Brillstein: Alive and dishing: A key figure in the careers of John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Lorne Michaels talks about being a Jew in Nashville, the girl who got away and bad-mouthing Michael Ovitz.; By Jon B. Rhine Dec 1, 1999
Celibacy bites: Janeane cops feels; Rodney's pop heals; and at the Gary Coleman auction, collector plates a steal!; By Amy Reiter Nov 17, 1999
Blood on the dance floor?: Michael Jackson IS Poe; MTV rocks vote, kids vote rock; and artist Mark Kostabi mortified over -- oops! -- premature communication. Plus: This is Newt on a budget.; By Amy Reiter Nov 11, 1999
Lawsuits, flamingos and the spin doctor bombs: No "cheesy, sleazy, one-night stand behavior" for Sharon Stone; PR from the Unabomber: I may be a killer, but I'm no kook!; By Douglas Cruickshank Oct 16, 1999
Letter from occupied Bel-Air: Our fearless correspondent's first dispatch from the entertainment industry's demilitarized zone: hot tub adventures, Jay Leno's handshake and bad behavior with Trey Parker's digital camera.; By David Goodman Oct 8, 1999
Something blue: Tommy and Pammy to retie knot, drop pants; the Royal Philharmonic does R.E.M.; Gore scandal a snooze.; By Amy Reiter Oct 6, 1999
What a waste it is to lose one's laughingstock: Danny drops out; Shaq backs Gore; Bauer doth protest too much. Plus! More on Diana Ross' breastly behavior!; By Amy Reiter Sep 29, 1999
Sidekick no more: Conan O'Brien sidekick Andy Richter was the biggest star on "Late Night." So what took him so long to leave?; By Sarah Vowell Sep 8, 1999

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