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Date of Death: January 22, 2005 (79)

Birth Place: Corning, IA, USA

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VIDEO: Alan Cumming, Michael Cera & Julianne Moore Play 'Catchphrase' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 22, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and Julianne Moore teamed up against Michael Cera (Broadway's This Is Our Youth) and Alan Cumming (Broadway's Cabaret) in a game of Catchphrase.

'DISCORD' Extends Again Through Dec 21 at the Geffen Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2014


The Geffen Playhouse production of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord, is extending for a third time, now through December 21, 2014. The production, in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, is written by Scott Carter, executive producer and writer for Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect and Real Time.

VIDEO: Edward Norton Remembers Legendary Director Mike Nichols on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 21, 2014


On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, guest Edward Norton remembered legendary director Mike Nichols who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday

VIDEO: Romeo Santos Performs 'Eres Mia' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 21, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, music guest Romeo Santos performed 'Eres Mia' for the Tonight Show audience. Watch the appearance below!

VIDEO: Mark Ruffalo Plays Musical Beers, Talks New Film 'Foxcatcher' & More on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 21, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, it was every man for himself as Jimmy, Mark Ruffalo, Stephen Merchant, Steve Higgins and Tariq of The Roots competed in a tense game that put an adult twist on musical chairs.

Joe Larson to Perform at Comedy Works Landmark Village, 12/9-13
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2014


As a comedian, Joe Larson tells absurd stories and tales from his life and experience that has audiences in love with his unique look at life.

UPDATE: Following Death of Mike Nichols, Meryl Streep Cancels Tonight's LETTERMAN Appearance
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2014


INTO THE WOODS star Meryl Streep will be the guest on tonight's 'Late Show with David Letterman' on CBS. The show airs 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT.

VIDEO: Jim Gaffigan Explains Why It's Easier to Be a Guy on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, comedian Jim Gaffigan performed jokes about how much easier it is being a man and hating phone calls. Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Jimmy Explains Obama's 'Sup Girl?' Expression & More on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy explained the meaning behind President Obama's lesser-known facial expressions like the 'Photobama!' Check out the clip below!

VIDEO: Jon Stewart Talks Directorial Debut Film 'Rosewater' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy talked with Jon Stewart about his directorial debut, Rosewater, and Denis Leary's Nostradamus-like prediction for Jon's Daily Show in 1995.

VIDEO: Mario Batali Serves Up Chicken with Brooke Shields on TONIGHT SHOW
by - Nov 19, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Chef Mario Batali showed guest Brooke Shields and Jimmy how to make chicken saltimbocca from a recipe in his cookbook, America Farm to Table.

VIDEO: Russell Brand Plays 'Word Sneak' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 19, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy's interview with Russell Brand got a little crazy when they tried to mix random words, like 'grape nuts' and 'bunghole,' into a casual conversation.

FirstWorks' Artistic Icons Series to Present MUMMENSCHANZ in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2014


FirstWorks announces the kickoff of their 2015 'Artistic Icons' Series with MUMMENSCHANZ, a Swiss mask troupe who revolutionized wordless theatrical entertainment. For over four decades, MUMMENSCHANZ has broken new ground with experimental works using highly visual, sculptural forms in fun and comical performances that entertain audience members across generations. The illustrious MUMMENSCHANZ will delight Rhode Island audiences with classic favorites and brilliant new works on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets). Tickets start at $28 and are available at first-works.org or 401-421-ARTS. The FirstWorks 2015 'Artistic Icons' Series presents three performances with artists whose work has dramatically influenced fields of music, dance, and theater.

Dick Cavett to Discuss New Book at Socrates in the City
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2014


On Wednesday, December 3rd at 7 PM, Socrates in the City will present a very special onstage interview with legendary television personality and New York Times columnist Dick Cavett at W83, 150 West 83rd Street (between Columbus & Amsterdam Ave.) The interview, conducted by bestselling author and founder of Socrates in the City, Eric Metaxas, will focus on Cavett's new book Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic Moments and Assorted Hijinks.

VIDEO: Jim Carrey Serenades His Jeff Daniels Ventriloquist's Dummy on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2014


'Dumb and Dumber To' star Jim Carrey drops by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to show off his ventriloquist skills during an interview with his Jeff Daniels puppet.

VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon Steps In for Injured Musical Guest Bono on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2014


Jimmy Fallon and The Roots stepped up to the plate and performed U2's 'Desire' for The Tonight Show audience.

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Talks 'The Imitation Game', Recent Engagement & More on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy chatted with Benedict Cumberbatch about his new movie The Imitation Game.

Three Dog Night, Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long, Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza and More Set for Arcadia's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2014


Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation presents its second season at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center -- Three Dog Night on Saturday, January 10 at 8 pm; The Four Tops on Saturday, February 21 at 8 pm; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Friday, March 27 at 8 pm; The Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long on Saturday, May 16 at 2 pm and Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza on Saturday, June 6 at 7 pm. This four concert season, and the additional attraction The Muppet Movie Sing-A-Long, is presented by the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation and is a means of raising funds to support arts in the schools and maintain this new, state-of-the-art facility.

Joan Rivers Was Slated for 'Judge Judy'-Type Show Just Prior to Death
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2014


Legendary comedian Joan Rivers was in talks to star in a 'Judge Judy' type show just prior to her untimely death.

Brad Garrett Comes to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2014


Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Brad Garrett tonight, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m.

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