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New Sunday Political Talk Show Has Tank Top-Only Dress Code

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Did you know NBC’s Lester Holt hosts a Sunday political talk show? And that you are required to wear tank tops during all debates?

Jimmy Fallon revealed this by showing a recent argument he and Ed Norton had on the show.

Brian Williams Stalks Jon Hamm On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

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If you turned on the television last week then you probably noticed that The Town’s press tour brought Jon Hamm on just about every single talk show imaginable. He was on the Daily Show, he talked with Bill Maher, heck, I’m pretty he sure even travelled back in time to discuss Ben Affleck’s directing style with Dick Cavett. However, it was during his appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon that we learned this disturbing secret: Brian Williams is stalking him.

Maddow On Commitment To Reporting: “Whenever You Leave The Studio, Your Ratings Go Down”

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MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow took the 30 Rock elevator up a couple floors last night to be a guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Now in the lead guest seat, a show of how far she’s come in the mainstream non-cable news entertainment world, Maddow talked about the “bad name” for the next phase of Iraq and her busy month of travel for work – that saw her ratings decline.

Jimmy Fallon And Craig Ferguson Usher Era Of Peace Between Late Night Hosts

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Late night comedy television has consistently been a location for heated competition – recently, more so than ever. (“Late night wars” has to be one of the most populated non-cable news tag pages on Mediaite.)

But this week, Jimmy Fallon and Craig Ferguson did their parts to end the wars and become BFFs.

Panel Nerds: Stay Up For Jimmy Fallon and Brian Williams

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Who: Jimmy Fallon, interviewed by Brian Williams What:  “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon“ Where: Paley Center for Media When: May 27, 2010 Thumbs: Up Jimmy Fallon and Brian Williams engaged in a sort of role reversal. For starters, Fallon set the light tone for the evening by pretending to interview Williams about his life and [...]

Watch Jimmy Fallon With Jimmy Fallon: “Real-Time, Interactive, Director’s Commentary”

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Jimmy Fallon‘s trailblazing new media innovation presence continues next week with a late night first – each night he’ll live stream from his office while that night’s show airs at 12:30amET.

Mediaite talked to Late Night Supervising Producer Gavin Purcell about the decision and what fans can expect.

The Best Jimmy Fallon Episode Ever, Featuring Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, 6-bee

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While The Tonight Show with Jay Leno will be cross-airing on the Sarah Palin Network, the other NBC late night comedy show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon has been thriving in another arena as well – on the web.

Thursday night’s show was a perfect example – jam-packed with viral videos rarely seen among the current crop of late night shows.

Brian Williams And Jeff Goldblum Bring NBC Crossover Viral Success

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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon served up two doses of NBC-crossover viral videos last night, as NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams helped “Slow Jam The News” while Jeff Goldblum helped perform a Law & Order-related musical number.

Check it out:

Jimmy Fallon Gets Ahead Of SNL With Massa Sketch

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Jimmy Fallon‘s version of a late night show involved viral video hits, SNL-like sketches and more that are the result of his personal history at Saturday Night Live as well as his executive producer, Michael Shoemaker.

Which last night meant his nightly Late Night show got the first crack at a sketch involving tickle fight enthusiast Eric Massa.

“Lazy Sunday” Goes Live On Late Night

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Back in 2005, the first viral video hit that put Saturday Night Live‘s Digital Shorts on the map was “Lazy Sunday,” which touted the virtues of the Chronic(…les of Narnia).

With former SNL cast member Chris Parnell a guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, the taped short was performed live for the first time last night.

Brian Williams Jokes About NBC’s Late Night Problems, Slow Jams The News

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NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Friday for an interview segment as well as a cameo with The Roots and Fallon during their regular “Slow Jam The News” sketch.

“Brilliams” talked budget in song, and joked about NBCU’s problems during the interview.

Ringo Starr Gives Preview Of Jimmy Fallon Takeover Tonight

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Today we attended a press conference and preview performance for Ringo Starr‘s appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight. The former Beatle will be the only guest (and of course, musical guest) on the show, and he, Jimmy Fallon and Ben Harper (playing along with Starr’s band) spoke to members of the press today.

Here’s a look at what went down.

Jay Leno Still Talks Like He’s Being Canceled, Not Moved

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The new hot late night TV rumors involve The Jay Leno Show being moved back to Leno’s former 11:30 time slot, rather than scrapped entirely. For some reason, however, this didn’t stop Leno from still talking last night like cancellation was still in the cards. And NBC seems entirely to blame. Video inside!

Panel Nerds: Jimmy Fallon on NBC Mess: “I’m Just Happy To Have A Show”

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Who: Jimmy Fallon interviewed by Bill Carter What: The New York Times’ Arts & Leisure Weekend Where: The Times Center When: January 8, 2009 Thumbs: At our palms, applauding

Jimmy Fallon and Late Night: The Future Of Broadcast TV

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Jimmy Fallon stormed into the Today show studio last Wednesday morning decked out in pink Uggs and pink vest, skintight white pants, a wig and make-up. Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford and other Late Night writers crossdressing for the taping of the “Real Housewives of Late Night” sketch couldn’t hide their amusement.

It’s the latest example of the dual TV/web role of Fallon’s new show – and another reason why his program is a model for the future of broadcast TV as a whole.

This Week In Viral: “Neil Young” Sings “Fresh Prince”

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Sometime between his monologue and his first guest, Jimmy Fallon of NBC’s Late Night offers up some Saturday Night Live-like sketch comedy. The segments draw viewers and non-viewers alike to NBC.com and Hulu, and some have hit and become viral video sensations. Here’s Fallon, as Neil Young, singing the theme from Fresh Prince.

“Going Rogue” Goes Rogue, Then Has Sex With “New Moon”

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Jimmy Fallon found probably the most unique way yet to talk about the biggest story of the week: Sarah Palin‘s book.

Last night on Late Night, “Going Rogue” literally went rogue.

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