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Lego 'Breaking Bad' parody presents a game that will never be
Of all the potential Lego franchises, AMC's "Breaking Bad" exists probably at the bottom of the list (if it's there at all). But a parody video making the rounds online shows just how much fun playing a Lego version of Walter White could be. The...
Tags: Gaming, Entertainment, LEGO Group, Breaking Bad (tv program), Oprah Winfrey
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John Oliver's 'Daily Show' run to begin June 10
We all knew it was coming, and now there's a date: Jon Stewart will be absent from "The Daily Show" beginning June 10. He'll be replaced by correspondent John Oliver for eight weeks. What's Stewart going to be doing during that time? Directing his first...
Tags: The Daily Show (tv program), BBC
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Who will replace Jimmy Fallon on 'Late Night'?
Jay Leno is out at "The Tonight Show"; Jimmy Fallon is in. Now the question on everyone’s lips is who will be the new host of “Late Night”? The candidates might include Seth Meyers, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler, Andy Cohen and W....
Tags: Television, Entertainment, Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan, Martin Short
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Can we survive summer without Jon Stewart?
For RedEyeThree months. That's how long you'll have to go without America's most popular satirist—and, awkwardly enough, its most trusted newsman. Jon Stewart is taking a three-month hiatus from "The Daily Show" this summer to direct his first movie,...Tags: Fox News Channel (tv network), Politics, Rachel Maddow, James Franco, The Hangover (movie)
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Jon Stewart's new direction. Howard Stern for Jimmy Fallon?
After the coffee. Before getting an unlisted email address. The Skinny: I am a big fan of "The Good Wife" and I also like Amanda Peet but for some reason I'm not liking her on the show. There, I said it. Wednesday's stories include a look at Fox's new...
Tags: Will Arnett, The Good Wife (tv program), Christina Applegate, Fox Broadcasting Company, Television Industry
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Jon Stewart taking hiatus from ‘Daily Show’ to direct film
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelHere's major late-night news: Jon Stewart will be taking a hiatus from “The Daily Show” this summer, and John Oliver will sub as host for eight weeks. Stewart is taking a break to direct his first film, ”Rosewater.” It will be ... -
Jon Stewart to direct feature, take 'Daily Show' hiatus
Jon Stewart is leaving “The Daily Show” — for three months — to direct a movie. The political satirist and media critic will take a hiatus from his Comedy Central talk show this summer to make his feature directing debut,...
Tags: Movies, Entertainment, Scott Rudin, Jack the Giant Slayer (movie), Jon Stewart
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Wednesday's TV Talk: Johnny Galecki; Chaz Bono; Anthony Edwards
Click here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 17 - 23, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies -------------------- CBS This Morning (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Martha Stewart. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC Live With...
Tags: Hugh Jackman, Michael Strahan, Drew Carey, Lisa Kudrow, Dov Davidoff
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CT.com Interview: John Oliver, Daily Show Correspondent
Daily Show correspondent and humorist John Oliver may have penned the most memorable tweet of election night, when he sent the following missive: “If Mitt Romney wins the election tonight, the White House will be one of the smallest houses he's ever...
Tags: Shubert Theater, Politics, Entertainment, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney
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‘Daily Show,’ ‘Colbert Report’ announce Election Night plans
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelWe don't know who will win the close presidential election, but we do know the title of “The Daily Show” for Tuesday night. That title is reason for rejoicing: “Election Night 2012: This Ends Now.” The live program at 11 p.m. on... -
New Haven Fall Arts Preview: A Lively, Unpredictable Theater Season
Let the casting debates begin! Paul Giamatti will star as Hamlet next spring at the Yale Repertory Theatre, part of a lively Rep season that includes new works by Sarah Ruhl (with the Clean House playwright devising "a play in letters" from the...
Tags: John Waters, Garde Arts Center, Celebrities, Blue Man Group, Bruce Norris
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Range of sharp wits: New blood invigorates 'Daily Show': Road to the Emmys 2012: Variety, Music or Comedy
VarietySince "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" was first nominated for a variety series Emmy in 2001, the show has seen 21 correspondents -- and that's not including such special contributors as John Hodgman and Kristen Schaal. Some, such as Stephen Colbert...Tags: Entertainment, Rob Corddry, Rob Riggle, Jon Stewart, Steve Carell
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