DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Mon. 1/19 - Frank Rich & More

Former New York Times chief theater critic, Frank Rich, who was once known as "the Butcher of Broadway" will appear on The Colbert Report on Monday Night. Frank Rich became a New York Times op-ed columnist in 1994 after serving for thirteen years as the newspaper's chief drama critic. These days, he covers politics and also serves as an adviser on the paper's overall cultural news report.

Two of his previous books are MUST-HAVES for theatre fans everywhere. Hot Seat: Theater Criticism for The New York Times, 1980-1993 contains a collection of all of his New York Times theatre reviews, which provide insight into thirteen years of Broadway including many of its big hits and misses. He is the also author of the childhood memoir Ghost Light, which is filled with many tales of the start of his love of theatre. Rich is married to Alex Witchel, who also writes for the Times.

David Letterman: Jennifer Aniston, a Top Ten List by Jim Carrey and Broken Social Scene (Rerun 12/17/08)

Jay Leno: Jimmy Fallon, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Lee Ann Womack

Late Late Show: Sarah Chalke, Kevin McKidd and Seal

Conan O'Brien: Teri Hatcher, Aries Spears and Q-Tip

Last Call: Unwritten Law

The Daily Show: Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief for Al Jazeera Abderrahim Foukara

The Colbert Report: Frank Rich

Jimmy Kimmel: Kathy Griffin, Sally Hawkins and Mike Birbiglia (Rerun 1/6/08)

The View: Jake Tapper

Regis and Kelly: Kyra Sedgwick, Brody Jenner and Kara DioGuardi

Ellen DeGeneres: Kiefer Sutherland, T.I.

Tavis Smiley: Maya Angelou

Chelsea Lately: Josh Wolf, Heather McDonald and Jeff Wild

Bonnie Hunt: Emma Roberts, Lil Mama and choreographer Tyce Diorio

Mike and Juliet: Steven and Jack Ford and Dr. Kevin Leman