May 2010

Conan's "60 Minutes" interview: Pathetic?
"60 Minutes" treated Conan O'Brien with kid gloves, and the former "Tonight Show" host, says Andrew Wallenstein, came off as an "oversensitive prima donna whining about losing a show he seems to treat like a sacred birthright despite the fact he got a $32 million golden parachute and a cozy new gig that will pay even more than that." He adds: "Poor Conan. He's rationalized a career failure into some kind of grand injustice that's been perpetrated onto him rather than confront the embarrassment for what it is. In the process, he's becoming the very person he usually mocks, just another egocentric Hollywood type." PLUS: Watch the entire "60 Minutes" interview and outtakes.

Alec Baldwin will host "SNL's" season finale, tying Steve Martin's hosting record
Baldwin will celebrate his 15th time hosting on May 15th, tying him with Steve Martin who has also hosted 15 times.

Seth Green weds
The "Robot Chicken" impresario married actress/model Clare Grant on Saturday.

Rielle Hunter's game show past
Watch John Edwards' mistress compete on "Lingo" in 2002.

Letterman cut out a Leno jab from his monologue
On Jay Leno's 60th birthday, Dave was supposed to say: "Time flies — seems like just yesterday he was pushing Johnny out." PLUS: Watch Dave's "Regis & Kelly" outtakes.

Showtime announces summer premiere dates
"The Big C" debuts Aug. 16, "The Real L Word" comes out June 20.

Bubble shows: What's in, what's out?
"Chuck" appears poised for renewal, "Old Christine" and "Ghost Whisperer" could wind up on ABC.

"As the World Turn's" Helen Wagner dies at 91
She played mild-mannered Nancy Hughes for more than half a century.

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Meanwhile, Jay Leno faced a "tough room," earning few big laughs