Letterman gets more political — his producers lobbied Obama after Leno visit
In the wake of the Sarah Palin brouhaha, David Letterman has been "reshaping his program around a longer, more ambitious, more politically pointed monologue — the kind viewers associate more with that long-running late-night show on NBC," according to Bill Carter. He also points out that, in getting tonight's presidential guest, "the Letterman bookers have been diligent ever since in arguing for some fair play — and equal booking — for their guy."
"Reality Hell" contestant sues E! for humiliating her
Malena Brush claims that when she learned that the "Making the Band"-like reality show she had auditioned for was fake, she suffered "mental and emotional anguish, fright, horror, nervousness, grief, anxiety, worry, shock, humiliation, shame, embarrassment and fear." Her episode has yet to air.
How did "Ghost Whisperer" become a Friday night sensation?
The Jennifer Love Hewitt begins its 5th season having thrived on a night mostly abandoned by TV. Producers credit the "total engagement experience" of linking the show to the Web with keeping viewers hooked.
Chuck Lorre is no longer a hothead as he juggles "Two and a Half" and "Big Bang"
The sitcom honcho used to have a reputation for having a volatile personality and jumping from project to project. But not anymore. He's still closely involved with the two hit comedies he co-created.
Andy Griffith Museum opening in his hometown
Mount Airy, North Carolina is set to open a museum featuring the largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia in the world.
Hugh Laurie: "House" limp is damaging my body
"The show might last to series seven, eight or nine but I don't know if I will because I'm starting to lose my knees a little bit," says the "House" star. "It's a lot of hip work. There's things going badly wrong. I need to do yoga." PLUS: Tonight's "House" season premiere should earn Laurie the Emmy.
