Meredith Vieira News

Broadway's Lawrence Leritz will appear in 'Night Of Too Many Stars', performing in 'Call Me Maybe' with Carly Rae Jepsen and Harvey Keitel. Comedy Central has once again joined forces with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions for its fourth biennial special event, 'Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.' Taped at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the benefit features Jon Stewart hosting an evening filled with live performances, sketches and short films from a roster of comedy and celebrity all-stars. This year's event will premiere on Comedy Central on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 8/7c.

COMEDY CENTRAL announced that Carly Rae Jepsen, Chris Matthews, Paula Deen, Steve Schirripa and "Jersey Shore" stars Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola will join the star-studded line up for the taping of NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS America Comes Together For Autism Programs" tonight, October 13 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. The special will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

COMEDY CENTRAL announced today that Carly Rae Jepsen, Chris Matthews, Paula Deen, Steve Schirripa and "Jersey Shore" stars Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola will join the star-studded line up for the taping of NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS America Comes Together For Autism Programs" on Saturday, October 13

Perry will treat the audience to a one-time only special performance of 'Firework' at NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.' The special will tape in New York City at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, October 13 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Saturday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

'Meredith Vieira Productions presents James Braly's LIFE IN A MARITAL INSTITUTION' has been announced as one of the closing night shows of the upcoming New York Comedy Festival. Check out a preview video, featuring footage from the show and an interview with Meredith Vieira, below!

James Braly's LIFE IN A MARITAL INSTITUTION has been announced as one of the closing night shows of the upcoming New York Comedy Festival. The critically acclaimed one-man show, written and performed by This American Life contributor James Braly, returns to New York City from its national tour for the first time since its sold-out Off-Broadway run. The special performance on November 11, 2012 at Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theatre) will be followed by a talk-back with producer Meredith Vieira.

For the third consecutive year, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,' with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira, joins forces with the Alzheimer's Association (ALZ) to present 'Celebrity Week,' airing today, September 17 through the 21st in recognition of World Alzheimer's Month. 'Millionaire' money raised throughout the week will all be donated to ALZ. Check local listings or go to http://www.millionairetv.com for time and channel.

For the third consecutive year, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,' with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira, joins forces with the Alzheimer's Association (ALZ) to present 'Celebrity Week,' airing September 17-21 in recognition of World Alzheimer's Month. 'Millionaire' money raised throughout the week will all be donated to ALZ.

For the third consecutive year, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira, joins forces with the Alzheimer's Association (ALZ) to present "Celebrity Week," airing September 17-21 in recognition of World Alzheimer's Month.

Talk Show Listings For Today, September 5

An eclectic mix of politicians, television and movie stars, musicians, comedians and newsmakers makeup the guest list for the premiere week of Current TV's JOY BEHAR: SAY ANYTHING! which launches tonight, September 4th at 6pm ET and will be executive produced by two time Emmy(R) winner Robin Hommel.

Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, September 5

An eclectic mix of politicians, television and movie stars, musicians, comedians and newsmakers makeup the guest list for the premiere week of Current TV's JOY BEHAR: SAY ANYTHING! which launches on Tuesday, September 4th at 6pm ET and will be executive produced by two time Emmy(R) winner Robin Hommel.

During 'Millionaire's' 'Broadway Week,' this season, contestants will have the chance to win tickets to see a Broadway show in addition to their 'Millionaire' money. As part of the specialty week, cast members from 'The Lion King' will play on 'Millionaire' for charity and Meredith Vieira will make a cameo appearance at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre in THE LION KING's iconic opening number, 'Circle of Life,' in celebration of the production's 15th anniversary.

NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' have dominated the ABC and CBS time-period competition for the week of August 13-17, with Jay delivering bigger audiences than CBS's 'Late Show with David Letterman' and ABC's combination of 'Nightline' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' head to head for the hour in every key ratings category: adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers.

From 10-11 p.m. ET, the second season premiere of GRIMM (2.0 rating, 5 share in adults 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall) captured its second highest 18-49 rating ever and highest since the show's series premiere October 28, 2011.

NBC's Olympic primetime host Bob Costas will host the London 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES OPENING CEREMONY from Olympic Stadium alongside co-hosts Matt Lauer, NBC's 'Today' co-anchor, and NBC News Special Correspondent Meredith Vieira, today, July 27.

ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall) is currently reporting its highest 18-49 and total-viewer results since January 23 (pending updates), the night of a two-hour telecast that featured a Republican Presidential Candidates Debate.

The New York Times reports that NBC is preparing to drop co-host Ann Curry from the TODAY show. The veteran newswoman replaced Today anchor Meredith Vieira a year ago.

TODAY heads across the pond once again to broadcast live from London for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. NBC special correspondent Meredith Vieira will report live from London beginning today, Friday, June 1, and Matt Lauer will co-anchor a special split-edition of 'Today' from London Tuesday, June 5.