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Date of Death: January 22, 2005 (79)

Birth Place: Corning, IA, USA

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VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy & Jimmy Fallon Face Off in Epic Lip Sync Battle
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 5, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy faced off with Melissa McCarthy in a hilarious lip sync-off to songs like ZAYN's 'Pillowtalk' and Disney's Pocahontis.

VIDEO: Aaron Paul Talks Post-Breaking Bad Career on TONIGHT SHOW
by - Apr 4, 2016


On Friday night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Aaron Paul talked about the pressure of following up his iconic BREAKING BAD role with the Hulu drama series THE PATH.

VIDEO: Chris Christie Explains His Awkward Super Tuesday Face Behind Donald Trump
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2016


On Friday night's TONIGHT SHOW, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses why he supports Donald Trump over other 2016 presidential candidates, and his plans after leaving public office.

Dorothy Loudon Celebration Set for The Paley Center for Media
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


She was a treasured, one-of-a-kind, multi-faceted performer: actress, comedian, and (in her own phrase) "saloon singer." Her acclaimed career spanned six decades of television, stage, cabaret, and motion picture achievement. Now, A 90th Birthday Celebration of the Incomparable Dorothy Loudon honors her unique contributions to entertainment in a one-night-only video retrospective and cocktail/hors d'oeuvres reception, presented by The Mabel Mercer Foundation at The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52nd Street, on Wednesday, April 20th. 

VIDEO: Weezer Performs 'King of the World' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Weezer performed 'King of the World,' off their new self-titled album. Watch the appearance below!

VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Gives Jimmy a Self-Destructing Party Invite
by - Apr 1, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained that he recently worked to help the residents of Flint, Michigan and opened a charter school in Harlem.

VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon & Taylor Lautner Celebrate March Madness with Random Object Shootout
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Taylor Lautner competed in a March Madness-themed shooting contest using random objects, including a ukeulele filled with Fruity Pebbles.

VIDEO: Bibi Bourelly Performs New Song 'Sally' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Bibi Bourelly performed 'Sally' off her forthcoming project, 'Free the Reel'.

VIDEO: James Spader Says Final Episodes of THE BLACKLIST 'Are Nuts'
by - Mar 31, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest James Spader talked about the intense last few episodes of THE BLACKLIST Season 3 and why everyone should tune in.

VIDEO: Colin Hanks Talks New Film ELVIS & NIXON on 'Tonight'
by - Mar 31, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Colin Hanks chatted with Jimmy about the weird true story behind his historical drama ELVIS & NIXON and how he handles kids on the set of his CBS series LIFE IN PIECES.

VIDEO: Jimmy & The Roots Take on The Harlem Globetrotters
by - Mar 31, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and The Roots attempted to take on the Harlem Globetrotters in a game of basketball.

Medium James Van Praagh Comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center, Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2016


James Van Praagh, one of the most celebrated, respected and influential Mediums in the world, takes you on a very special spiritual journey at Mayo Performing Arts Center today, March 31, 2016 at 8 pm.

Fred Willard to Receive the Johnny Carson Comedy Legend Award at Norfolk Festival
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 30, 2016


Fred Willard — one of this generation's most gifted comic actors and a favorite of Johnny Carson while serving as host of “The Tonight Show” — will be the recipient of the Johnny Carson Comedy Legend award at this summer's Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk, Neb.

VIDEO: Michael Stipe Tributes David Bowie with Cover of 'The Man Who Sold the World'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Michael Stipe, who will be performing at two upcoming David Bowie tribute shows in New York to benefit music education charities, performed 'The Man Who Sold the World.'

VIDEO: Susan Sarandon Reveals She Turned Down a 'Thelma & Louise' Sequel
by - Mar 30, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Susan Sarandon talked about her new dramatic comedy THE MEDDLER and reveals to Jimmy that she turned down a sequel to her hit film THELMA & LOUISE.

VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon Spoofs Times Square Character's Current Legal Issues
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy Fallon spoofed the situation by sharing a new introduction to the classic Spider-Man cartoon show, which addresses the superheroes latest legal troubles.

VIDEO: John Cena & Jimmy Fallon Compete in 'Sticky Balls' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest John Cena slipped into Velcro suits and attempted to stick as many balls to each other as possible before time ran out.

North Coast Repertory Theatre to Present WAY DOWNRIVER
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2016


A flood of Biblical proportions on the mighty Mississippi provides the dramatic backdrop to this gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventure. Adapted by Edward Morgan from the William Faulkner short story, 'Old Man,' WAY DOWNRIVER reveals an unlikely pair of souls who are bound together by the forces of nature. With honesty and humor, they struggle to overcome their fears and prejudice in order to survive their harrowing experience. You won't want to miss this exciting West Coast premiere.

Stephen Schwartz & More Set for New Season of AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC on Thirteen
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2016


The award-winning composer and special guests perform selections from his catalog of stage and screen favorites like 'Magic to Do' from Pippin; 'When You Believe' from the DreamWorks' animated feature, The Prince of Egypt; 'Day By Day' from Godspell and several selections from the Broadway hit Wicked, including 'Defying Gravity.'

VIDEO: Bonnie Raitt Performs 'Gypsy In Me' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, 10-time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt performed 'Gypsy in Me', off her new album 'Dig In Deep'.

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