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Date of Death: January 22, 2005 (79)

Birth Place: Corning, IA, USA

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VIDEO: Norm Macdonald Bids An Emotional Farewell to David Letterman
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2015


Comedian Norm Macdonald stopped by Friday night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN to perform a stand-up routine and give an emotional farewell to the exiting host.

VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Talks Smokin' Weed & More on LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2015


Dave and guest Oprah Winfrey chatted about smokin' weed, selfie hell and more. Watch clips from the appearance below!

Paul Anka Heading to The Smith Center, 9/18
by Tyler Peterson - May 15, 2015


The Smith Center will welcome Paul Anka to Reynolds Hall this fall. Very few performing artists have made as great an impact on popular culture as Anka, who will perform his greatest hits accompanied by his backing band in Reynolds Hall on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

VIDEO: George Clooney Handcuffs Himself to David Letterman on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015


George Clooney stopped by last night's LATE SHOW and decided to handcuff himself to David Letterman to make sure he never leaves his late night post.

VIDEO: Bill O'Reilly Talks 2016 Presidential Race & More on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015


O'Reilly discusses his Don't Be a Pinhead tour with Dennis Miller and what he thinks of the 2016 presidential race. Check out all the clips below!

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg Performs New Song 'So Many Pros' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Snoop Dogg performed 'So Many Pros' from his latest album 'Bush.'

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg & Jimmy Recall Co-Starring on Canadian Soap Opera 'Jacob's Patience'
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy showed a clip from Jacob's Patience, the Canadian soap opera on which he and Snoop Dogg appeared with some unusual-looking arms.

Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye Comes to Feinstein's at the Nikko This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015


Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein will welcome award-winning, Grammy-nominated cabaret legend Marilyn Maye to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - tonight, May 15 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, May 16 (7 p.m.). Maye will present an evening of American Songbook standards.

Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers & More Set for CNN's LETTERMAN Farewell Special, 5/19
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015


After nearly 6,000 broadcasts over more than 30 years, David Letterman is saying goodnight to his late-night audience one last time this month.

Jerry Lewis & More Featured in THIRTEEN's Inside Look at the Friars Club, 5/22
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015


The rich history of entertainment and laughter are revealed in the half-hour documentaryTreasures of New York: Friars Club, premiering on Thursday, May 21 at 10 p.m. on WLIW21 and Friday, May 22 at 10 p.m. on THIRTEEN.

VIDEO: Faith No More Perform 'Superhero' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015


Making their first TV appearance in 20 years, Faith No More stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to perform 'Superhero'.

VIDEO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Talks 'Mad Max' & More on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Rosie Huntington-Whiteley tried to break down rhyming slang for a very confused Jimmy.

VIDEO: Pitch Perfect's Rebel Wilson Makes Jimmy Try Koala Poop on TONIGHT!
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Rebel Wilson took turns guessing random names and phrases while wearing noise-canceling headphones.

VIDEO: Julia Roberts Saves One Last Kiss in Emotional DAVID LETTERMAN Appearance
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015


On last night's LATE SHOW, one of Dave's best guests, Julia Roberts, recalled being reluctant to make her very first appearance. Check out the the clip below!

Comedian Steven Wright Set for Patchogue Theatre's Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Benefit, 6/23
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015


Academy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated comedian STEVEN WRIGHT to perform live at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) on Saturday, June 23, at 8:30 p.m., presented by the Rotary Club of Patchogue in conjunction with the Island Outreach Foundation. Rotary Club of Patchogue's annual Steak & Cigar Dinner will be held prior to the show at neighboring restaurant Pera Bell Food Bar at 5 p.m. Ticket proceeds from both events will directly benefit Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center and more than 20 local charities. Steven Wright is a prototype comedian that many others continually try to follow. Beginning his comedy career at the age of 23 as a regular performer at Ding Ho's Comedy Club and Chinese Restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., Wright got his first big break when he was booked on 'The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.' Following his on-air performance, Steven Wright was invited to return the following week for a rare back-to-back appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' launching Wright's career into high gear.

VIDEO: Nate Ruess Performs 'Nothing Without Love' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Nate Ruess performed 'Nothing Without Love' for the Tonight Show audience. Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Terry Crews Chats Brooklyn Nine-Nine Finale on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Terry Crews discuss Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Season 2 finale. Check out the appearance below!

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