Johnny Carson News

Legendary talk show host David Letterman will be featured on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' in a rare interview airing Sunday, January 6 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Immediately following, the OWN original special 'My Life is a Joke' following the lives of five up-and-coming comediennes airs from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT.

Jay Black and Gary Puckett will be teaming up to sing their chart topping hits for a very special performance on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Union County Performing Arts Center.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway composer William Finn will appear in Palm Springs on March 16, 2013 in 'Heart and Music: A Conversation With and Tribute To William Finn'. The man behind such Broadway hits as FALSETTOS and THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE as well as A NEW BRAIN and ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE and more will be the 2103 recipient of Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's Melpomai Award, given annually to honor excellence in the development of theater nationally.

It was an eclectic list of illusion lovers and admirers of magic that gathered on Thursday, Dec 13th at world famous Magic Castle to celebrate the release of Magic Castle co-founder Milt Larsen's new book, entitled 'My Magical Journey: The First 30,000 Days' (ISBN: HB: 978-1-939178-00-8 SB: 978-1¬939178-01-5). Scroll below for photos from the gathering!

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, has announced a limited engagement with comedian Jack Gallagher.

The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, a new play by David Bertolino about the making of the famed, groundbreaking, 1970s pornographic film "Deep Throat" and the subsequent controversy the film ignited, will have its West Coast Premiere at the Zephyr Theatre for a six week engagement, beginning performances January 24, and opening January 31, 2013.

The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, a new play by David Bertolino about the making of the famed, groundbreaking, 1970s pornographic film "Deep Throat" and the subsequent controversy the film ignited, will have its West Coast Premiere at the Zephyr Theatre for a six week engagement, beginning performances January 24, and opening January 31, 2013.

Today, SHOWTIME released the first look at its two new dramas RAY DONOVAN, starring Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award nominee Liev Schreiber and Oscar® winner Jon Voight, and MASTERS OF SEX, starring Emmy and BAFTA Award nominee Michael Sheen and acclaimed actress Lizzy Caplan. RAY DONOVAN and MASTERS OF SEX mark Liev Schreiber and Michael Sheen's first lead television roles. As the newest additions to the network's critically-acclaimed and award-winning slate of original series, both dramas will premiere in 2013. Check it out below!

Showtime is 8 PM. Tickets at $52 & $47 go on sale to State Theatre Members Friday, December 14th at 10 AM, to the public on Friday, December 21st. During Members Only sales, there will be a 6 ticket limit per Member per performance.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.

Below, check out THE 'LATE SHOW' TOP TEN 'Least Likely Names for the Royal Baby' as presented on the Tuesday, Dec. 4 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Comedy Works has announced that Joe Larson will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, tonight, December 5 - 9.

At a ceremony held in the East Room of the White House prior to the official presentation of this year's Kennedy Center honors, President Obama welcomed the guests and praised the recipients of this year's distinguished award.

Here's what President Obama had to say today at the Kennedy Center Honors Reception in the East Room. This years honorees are Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, guitarist Buddy Guy, ballerina Natalia Makarova and British rockers Led Zeppelin.

Beloved television, stage, and film actor, John Davidson, will continue his love affair with the world's longest running musical The Fantasticks today, December 1, 2012. Davidson returns this time in the role of Bellomy, the quirky loveable father to Luisa, which marks his third role in The Fantasticks.

Comedy Pet Theater features an amazing cast of 16 dogs and other animal performers all rescued from local shelters and transformed into international stage stars. It is truly one of the most unique and unforgettable shows.

The JazzTime Band swings with Band Members Don Shelton, Allen Goodman, Larry Holloway and Terry Trotter with new world-class guests that join the band each and every week.