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Monday, June 30

Regis & Kelly: Abigail Breslin, Molly Ringwald

Repeats:

David Letterman: Julia Roberts, Al Green

Jay Leno: William Shatner, Chelsea Handler, Newton Faulkner

Craig Ferguson: Steven Wright, Tricia Helfer

Ellen Degeneres: Terrence Howard

Tuesday, July 1

Regis & Kelly: Montgomery Gentry

Repeats:

David Letterman: Jack Black, Esperanza Spalding

Jay Leno: Will Smith, Pete Sampras, Ed Harcourt

Craig Ferguson: Richard Lewis, Duffy

Ellen Degeneres: Jake Gyllenhaal, Marc Cohn

Wednesday, July 2

Regis & Kelly: Sigourney Weaver

Repeats:

David Letterman: Adam Sandler, Donna Summer

Jay Leno: Mike Myers, Abigail Breslin

Craig Ferguson: John Cusack, Parminder Nagra

Ellen Degeneres: Keith Urban

Thursday, July 3

Regis & Kelly: Sir Ben Kingsley, Luke Perry

Repeats:

David Letterman: Sarah Jessica Parker, The Republic Tigers

Jay Leno: Dustin Hoffman, Gordon Ramsay, Flobots

Craig Ferguson: Virginia Madsen, Darin Strauss, John Hiatt

Ellen Degeneres: Will Smith

Friday, July 4

Regis & Kelly: Billy Ray Cyrus, Oscar De La Hoya

Repeats:

David Letterman: America Ferrera, Russell Brand

Craig Ferguson: Hugh Laurie

Ellen Degeneres: Mariah Carey, Kevin Nealon

“There are 400,000 words in the English language, and there are seven of them you can’t say on television. . .”

The comedy world lost one of its all-time greats this week, actor, comedian and author George Carlin –the man who john Stewart once referred to as one of the “holy trinity of stand-up comedians” in George Carlin: 40 Years Of Comedy (along with Richard Pryor and Lenny Bruce)—passed away from heart failure at the age of 71. Carlin, who grew up in a small Irish enclave just south of Harlem in New York City, began his comedy career by performing impressions on The Tonight Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. It wasn’t until he traded his three-piece suit for long hair and bell-bottoms that he first achieved notoriety with his infamous “Seven words you can never say on television” routine. As part of his best-selling, 1972 album Class Clown, his 7 Words routine was at the center of lawsuit that would make it all the way to the Supreme Court; it would also brand him as one the most outspoken and language conscious comedians of the past 40 years. Never one to shy away from controversy, Carlin delightfully skewered those who sought to restrict words, thoughts and ideas, everyone from the church and clergy on the right to liberal “politically correct” academics on the left.

Those who discovered Carlin in later years may remember him as the venomous, often dark comedian who railed against governments and corporations (check out Complaints and Grievances). Others, who discovered him in his ’70’s heyday will remember him as the lovable, laid back, grammar conscious comedian who seemed to float from one tangent to another (check out Class Clown or A Place For My Stuff). Or perhaps if have children, you will remember him as the narrator on the PBS show Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. No matter how you remember him, one thing is certain, throughout his 40 plus years in comedy, George Carlin was never boring. You were never sure if routines would be challenging or maddening, maybe even irreverent, but you could always count on them being funny. He will be sorely missed.

David Letterman: Jason Bateman, Teri Garr, Keyshia Cole

Jay Leno: Wanda Sykes, James McAvoy, Duffy

Craig Ferguson: Billy Bob Thornton, Lewis Black

Conan O’Brien: Anne Hathaway, Romany Malco, My Morning Jacket

Jimmy Kimmel: Steve Carell, Jewel

Friday June 20, 2008

David Letterman: Denis Leary

Jay Leno: Bette Midler

Craig Ferguson: Jeffrey Tambor

Conan O’Brien: Jason Bateman, Masi Oka, Alejandro Escovedo

Jimmy Kimmel: Regis Philbin, Sharon Osbourne, Lil Wayne

Regis & Kelly: Neil Diamond, Piers Morgan

Monday June 23, 2008

David Letterman: Will Smith, Wild Sweet Orange

Jay Leno: Aaron Eckhart, Selma Blair, Steve Tyrell

Craig Ferguson: Amos Lee

The View: Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, Debi Mazur, Rihanna

Tuesday June 24, 2008

David Letterman: Charlize Theron, Richard Belzer, Motley Crue

Jay Leno: Los Lonely Boys

Craig Ferguson: Chris O’Donnell, Lawrence Block, Phantom Planet

Wednesday June 25, 2008

David Letterman: Abigail Breslin, Barry Sonnenfeld, Tift Merritt

Jay Leno: Sara Bareilles

Craig Ferguson: Sigourney Weaver, Stanley Bing, Three 6 Mafia

Thursday June 26, 2008

David Letterman: Mary-Kate Olsen, Jim Gaffigan, Gavin DeGraw

Jay Leno: Arsenio Hall, Christiane Amanpour, Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis

Craig Ferguson: James McAvoy

Fast-forward to June 17^th, 2008, after more than a decade and a half and several intermittent thematic record releases later, Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus now contains eleven of the original twelve tracks plus four extra demo recordings. The first single, a remixed version of “Let’s Take a Lifetime”, is packed with supplemental saxophones and a newly recorded bridge. The brash horn punches and solos give this track a life of its own and re-invent the group’s sound and style which so many of their fans grew to adore.

Let us not quickly forget that Chicago celebrated its 40th Anniversary last year – an illustration of longevity rarely achieved in most careers, let alone the music business. The Chicago-based band, formed in 1967, began their career as a politically charged, experimental rock ‘n’ roll group which became known for producing a slew of hit ballads in the 70s and 80s. In over four decades, the group sold more than 122 million records and had more than 50 Top-40 singles.

See for yourself if they live up to their reputation as one of the most energized and talented live bands by catching them on their U.S. and European tours promoting the much-delayed release of their new/old album, Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus, this summer.

This year’s presidential election coverage will not be the same without the late television journalist and lawyer, Tim Russet. He passed away of a heart attack last week, upon his return from Italy where his family was celebrating the graduation of Russert’s son, Luke, from Boston College. He was 58.

His unbiased and truthful reporting will leave a great void on the set of NBC’s Meet the Press, where he was broadcasted for 16 years as the show’s longest-serving moderator. Tom Brokaw, former longtime anchor of NBC Nightly News, said in the announcement of Russert’s death that he had been “one of the premier political journalists and analysts of his time…[and that NBC’s] news division will [never] be the same without his strong, clear voice.”

Tim Russert may have been most well known for his face, voice and strong opinions which resonated through the world of journalism and politics; yet his impact on the entire nation spanned even farther. The success of his two best-selling books “Big Russ and Me” (2004) and “Wisdom of Our Fathers” (2006), which recount his journey from blue-collar beginnings to world-renown political journalist and analyst, were proof that behind the façade of a powerful and intelligent broadcaster was a man, like any other, who loved and cared greatly for all who touched his life.

Memorial Day Weekend is just a few hours away and I have already started celebrating early in the office. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that I’ve found the official Memorial Day Weekend song – check out Weezer’s new song “Pork and Beans” on YouTube. Check out how the best YouTube celebrities unite under one song.

This song is the first to be released from their new Red album out June 24^th. Almost one month away! But I can already predict that the whole album is going to be the soundtrack to this summer.

In other news, I’m planning on spending this weekend gardening. With all this talk of “going green” what better way than to plant my own vegetable garden? I checked out this book from last year, and The Encyclopaedia of Vegetable Gardening to read up on my planting skills. I think I’m going to buy baby plants instead of growing them from seeds. But I don’t have the world’s biggest space for a garden. Actually – let me rephrase: I have a terrace in a big city which means I’ve gotta make the most of my space. I am inspired by the children’s book The Gardener about a little girl who goes to visit her uncle in a big city and creates a magical rooftop garden. I wonder how I can hire that little girl to create a magical garden on my terrace?

These books: Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens, Big Ideas, Small Gardens and The Ultimate Book of Small Gardens will be the inspiration for my garden this summer. Maybe I’ll invite you all over for a BBQ when I’m all done…

- Romy

Speaking of Gael Garcia Bernal…

How can we ever forget his role as Che in Motorcycle Diaries? Well, this year Steven Soderbergh tries this very feat with Che. This time, Benicio Del Toro plays the infamous Cuban Revolution hero – the film starts where Bernal left off. For more information on Che check out this book, this biography or this new book: My Life With Che.

Out of the ‘Cannes Competition’ are films like Barry Levinson’s What Just Happened? with Robert De Niro, Sean Penn and Bruce Willis about a faded movie producer trying to figure out his life amongst ex-wives, Los Angeles and a teenage daughter.

Also, there’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Woody Allen’s latest film with his muse Scarlett Johansson, and the beautiful Penelope Cruz about a painter who simultaneously starts relationships with two American tourists in Spain.

Eat a croissant today and a café au lait in honor of the 61^st Cannes Film Fest!

Clay’s been busy this year in Monty Python’s Broadway musical, Spamalot which just ended in New York. Of course, this timing is perfect for Aiken to take his new album on the road to his beloved fans.

This new album does not disappoint – it works as a reminder for why we voted him as our American Idol in 2003. Songs like “On My Way Here” and “The Real Me” are sure to become songs for your summer soundtrack!

Check out On My Way Here today!