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Date of Death: January 22, 2005 (79)

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Random Acts Announces MONKEYS Cast
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 24, 2015


Artistic Director Bryan Renaud is proud to announce the cast of Random Acts' second production, Monkeys by James Comtois. The Chicago Premiere will be directed by Dennis Henry and will play at Let Them Eat Chocolate, 5306 N. Damen Ave on July 31st and August 1st at 7:30pm.

VIDEO: Sting Talks THE LAST SHIP and Serenades Jimmy Fallon on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 24, 2015


On Friday night, THE LAST SHIP's Sting stopped by THE TONIGHT SHOW to chat with Jimmy Fallon about writing a musical, and Fallon pulled out a guitar for the singer to play his song, 'The Night the Pugilist Learned How to Dance.' Check out the clip below!

'Jay Leno & Friends' Set for No Limits for Deaf Children Benefit at Geffen Playhouse, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2015


In partnership with No Limits for Deaf Children, Geffen Playhouse will host a one-night-only Spotlight Entertainment fundraising performance of A Special Evening with Jay Leno and Friends today, May 23 at 8:00 pm in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse.

VIDEO: Meghan Trainor Performs 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' ft. John Legend
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Meghan Trainor performed 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' with special guest John Legend.

VIDEO: Dwayne Johnson & Jimmy Fallon Give World's Stupidest Commencement Speech
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Dwayne Johnson delivered a graduation speech as high school students with the two lowest GPA's.

Jerry Lewis & More Featured in THIRTEEN's Inside Look at the Friars Club Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 22, 2015


The rich history of entertainment and laughter are revealed in the half-hour documentaryTreasures of New York: Friars Club, tonight, May 22 at 10 p.m. on THIRTEEN.

Third Man Records to Release Exclusive Leon Redbone Recordings
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


Third Man Records is proud to announce the forthcoming releases of jazz and roots legend Leon Redbone's debut album Out on the Track and Long Way From Home

Final LETTERMAN Broadcast Delivers Over 13 Million Viewers; Largest Audience Since 1994
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


THE FINAL BROADCAST OF LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN DELIVERS THE SHOW'S HIGHEST LOCAL RATING SINCE DECEMBER 2005; OUTRATES ALL PRIMETIME BROADCASTS LAST NIGHT THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN SCORES A NEW ALL-TIME HIGH From 11:30PM-1AM, the final broadcast of LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN (Adj Avg. 9.3/24) delivered its highest local rating since Dec.1, 2005 (10.1/24) with guests Oprah Winfrey and Bonnie Raitt. Last night's LATE SHOW outrated every primetime broadcast. From 1AM-2AM, THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN (Adj Avg. 2.5/10) scored a new all-time high local rating, up +79% from last week (1.4/05) and +150% from last year (1.0/03).

VIDEO: Pitbull Performs 'Fun', 'Time of Our Lives' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Pitbull performed a medley of his songs 'Fun' and 'Time of Our Lives' from his album, 'Globalization'. Watch the appearance below!

VIDEO: David Duchovny Talks New Series 'Aquarius' on TONIGHT SHOW
by - May 21, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest David Duchovny talked to Jimmy about being a smart guy in school and venturing into music with his debut rock album, Hell or Highwater.

VIDEO: Jeff Foxworthy, Pitbull Play 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jeff Foxworthy hosted a special edition of 'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?' with Pitbull and Jimmy.

VIDEO: DAVID LETTERMAN Thanks Family, Staff & Fans in Emotional Farewell
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


In his final remarks as host of CBS's LATE SHOW, David Letterman thanked his family, his fans and his long-time bandleader Paul Schaffer. Check out highlights of the moving farewell below

DAVID LETTERMAN Gives Final Opening Monologue: 'Beginning to Look Like I'm Not Going to Get Tonight Show'
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


David Letterman signed off the air last night, but not before delivering a hilarious final opening monologue. Check out passages from the routine below

VIDEO: Foo Fighters Perform 'Everlong' to Close Out DAVID LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


Below, watch Foo Fighters perform 'Everlong' accompanied by highlights spanning 33 years of Dave's late-night career on the final episode of The Late Show with David Letterman.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Watch Opening Moments of Tonight's Historic Final Broadcast of DAVID LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2015


Below, watch the opening moments of Letterman's final broadcast, airing tonight, Wednesday, May 20 (11:35 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Foo Fighters to Perform on Tonight's DAVID LETTERMAN Finale
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2015


The Foo Fighters will perform on tonight's final episode of LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN airing on CBS.

LATE SHOW Featuring Bill Murray Delivers Highest Local Rating Since 2009
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2015


Last night's penultimate broadcast of LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (4.9/12), with guests Bill Murray and Bob Dylan, was up +48% from last week (3.3/09) and +145% from a year ago (2.0/05). This is LATE SHOW's best local rating since September 21, 2009 (5.6/14).

VIDEO: Carla Gugino Chats New Disaster Film 'San Andreas' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Carla Gugino discussed her playing the childhood sweetheart of Zack Morris on Saved by the Bell and Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years.

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