The "Today" show investigated health violations at food courts, including at Boston's Faneuil Hall. Bostonist loves Faneuil Hall, but this report wasn't flattering. Common violations include rodents, insects, and food being kept at the wrong temperature, according to NBC.
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Peter King reported on NBC that the Patriots have "finalized" a contract with Tom Brady that signs him through 2014. King cited Robert Kraft as his source and said the deal won't become official until it's filed with the NFL tomorrow. King said Kraft wouldn't discuss specifics. King said he expected the deal would make Brady the highest-paid player in league history at a cool $19 million. Nobody negotiates like Tom Brady. [SI.com]
You've seen the Biggest Loser, right? It's the NBC weight-loss reality show that is so popular. Good reality shows do not end, and BL is now looking for contestants for season 11, if you can believe it. Bostonians have a shot to prove we are both television-friendly and out-of-shape at an open Casting Call on Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. There is a $250,000 prize for the show slated for January 2011. One problem occurs to us: Isn't Boston the second-fittest city in America? [Universal Hub]
Something uncommonly interesting happened as the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the Emmy nominations Thursday: Conan O’Brien's Tonight Show was nominated for an Emmy. Neither of Jay Leno's shows was nominated. The outstanding variety, music or comedy series category is loaded with Bostonist faves Colbert, Stewart, Bill Maher and SNL. Jimmy Fallon, who replaced Conan at 12:35 a.m., hosts the Emmys on August 29 on NBC. Wanna bet Coco shows up?
NBC reportedly told TMZ.com that Conan O'Brien lied to "60 Minutes" during his interview Sunday. NBC claimed Conan fibbed about not knowing his "Tonight Show" was losing money, and was wrong about Jay Leno having a bigger buyout. Bostonist's scale of believability goes like this: Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, unnamed NBC "network sources". The NBC suits are a really distant third. [TMZ]
The paths of Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno crossed again this weekend as the two comedians/hosts each made prominent public appearences. The "coincidence" begs the question: What is the difference between Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien? One is Jay Leno and the other is funny.
Conan O'Brien's anticipated "60 Minutes" interview happened on Sunday. We assume you watched it, or read about it. Conan appeared quite at ease with himself and his peculiar looking beard. You've seen his hair so you shouldn't be surprised he rocks a crazy facial 'do.
Conan O'Brien will return to the late-night talk show game in November on TBS with an 11:00 p.m. show from Monday to Thursday. Conan reportedly picked TBS because they have younger viewers. George Lopez approved in advance and will move from 11 p.m. to midnight. Conan didn't want to repeat the NBC fiasco. Conan already talked on Twitter about it.
Conan O'Brien and NBC are reportedly close to agreeing on a deal that would allow him to leave the network about six months after taking over "The Tonight Show" in 2009. Jay Leno would then return to hosting the show. The agreement reportedly must address how much the network owes O'Brien and any possible restrictions NBC wants on his future employment. [AP via Boston.com]
Conan O'Brien has apparently resorted to selling his talk show on Craigslist. It's "guaranteed to last for up to seven months" and has the following fun features:
You've seen East Bridgewater native Tom Everett Scott in the films That Thing You Do!, and Boiler Room, and on TV in "Philly," "Do Over," and "Saved." He currently has a recurring role on "Sons of Anarchy" as the bike club's counsel. The Bay Stater was in Boston last Thursday to attend a viewing party and answer questions about a certain series he starred in last year, which is making it back to TV tonight.
In a somewhat innovative move, NBC has confirmed that Jay Leno will shift to an 11:35 time slot but be followed by Conan O'Brien at 12:05, then Jimmy Fallon at 1:05, shaking up the traditional 11:35 / 12:35 / 1:35 late-night lineup. It's not clear whether any show will continue to be marketed as the Tonight Show. NBC hosts the Olympics in February, which would have disrupted late-night programming anyway, leaving open an opportunity to change the lineup. Regardless, it sounds like both of our local comedians are secure at NBC... for now.
Well, that was short-lived. Barely six months after Conan O'Brien took over the Tonight Show, rumors have surfaced on TMZ that he's being pulled from the timeslot to allow Jay Leno's return. Leno's 10pm show will go, moving the big-chinned Emerson grad to 11:30. Is Conan out all the way or will he be on (once again) after Jay? Update: Entertainment Weekly says NBC says Conan's still with the network, though no word on time slot.
Reaction to Jay Leno at 10pm has been mixed at best. The show's numbers are down from the Tonight Show slot (now handled by Conan), but steady or up from lead-ins. Broadcasting and Cable magazine interviewed Leno about the difficulty of dealing with his new position in the TV lineup. Jay comes across as level-headed and realistic almost to the point of being boring, emphasizing repeatedly that going on at 10 is his "job" these days. Though he'd be willing to go back to the 11:35 time slot, he likes "the challenge of 10 o'clock," and emphasizes that he's not bitter about Conan's new position:
Conan O’Brien hit his head while taping Friday's episode of the "Tonight Show" and was taken to the hospital. Production was stopped, and a repeat was aired. O'Brien and NBC issued a statement in which the host joked he remembered "enjoying the play with Mrs. Lincoln." Bostonist hopes Conan is okay. [EOnline.com, Boston Herald]
Tonight's the night fall television takes its first tenuous, unsteady steps. Ungainly, it will stumble-- only to right itself-- and make its way, eyes shining, into the deepest crevices of your heart.
Summer's over, which can only mean one thing: Fall TV. Judging by the promos popping up online, NBC's Thursday lineup just might match our current Sunday night routine. But can Jim Halpert ever conquer Eric Northman as prince of our hearts? Let's examine the evidence.
John "I'm a PC" Hodgman gave a speech at the 2009 Radio and TV Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night in which he stood up for geeks the world over. Calling Obama the head of the first nerd administration ever, proud Son of Brookline Hodgman quizzed the President on canon and ended with a Vulcan salute.
Jay Leno presented viewers of the Tonight Show with a clear definition of class as he hosted for the final time on Friday. Leno repeatedly tried to defer the focus from himself throughout the show even when he could have made it all about him. Conan O'Brien was the guest as Leno went out of his way to pass the torch and showcase the next guy. Leno praised James Taylor's logistical gymnastics that enabled Taylor to appear with Leno. Leno closed the show by assembling the children born to Tonight Show staffers during his tenure. It was surprising and satisfying.
Channel 7 WHDH, Boston's NBC affiliate, is saying no way to airing Jay Leno's new show at 10pm this fall, asserting it will air the station's local news program instead. It's a slap in the face to a local boy made good, and also "a flagrant violation of the terms of their contract with NBC," according to John Eck, president of NBC TV Network. NBC is threatening WHDH with cancellation of its affiliate status if the channel persists in dissing Jay. But Ed Ansin, who owns both WHDH and WLVI, says the Leno show "will be detrimental to our 11 o'clock" news program and feels that more news viewers will be around at 10. Will WHDH be un-NBC'ed? Stay tuned this fall to find out.
Jimmy Fallon's show at The Wilbur tomorrow night has been sold out for weeks but there's still a chance to get in.
There's a new video of JFK, and it's a doozy: a twenty-minute, post-dinner conversation primarily between JFK and Ben Bradlee. The date: January 5, 1960, three days after JFK announced his candidacy for President. The place: N Street in Georgetown.
">The Bucket List won this weekend's box office.
Leaving aside the question of whether the event is newsworthy, Bostonist will be live-blogging the world's latest entertainment incarnation: an awarference (awards + press conference?). We're not sure the word will catch on, but we are interested in seeing how interesting (or soul-crushingly boring) the event will be. And we'd also like to discover if NBC will succeed in putting on a successful prom despite the lack of enthusiasm on the part of those nerdy, dateless writers (who are just like us!). Stay tuned to discover the details with us in real time, and check the noms if you're following along at home.
The stove, the stove, the stove is on fire. But Bostonist will brave the heat as Theo Epstein, Peter Gammons, and friends rock for Hot Stove, Cool Music--keep an eye out for a review of the show. The Paradise, 8:00 pm, $40.
In a surprise move, the NFL has decided to expand the broadcast of the Patriots-Giants game, which it had previously limited to WCVB and the NFL Network, leaving many New England residents out in the cold.
Here's the top Oddblotter story of the year--just in time for Christmas! You've already seen some impressive tales, but the winning Oddblotter story of the year is a real head-scratcher.
Donald Trump might be serious about putting a casino in Massachusetts after all. The Globe is reporting that Donald Trump and Charles Sarkis, who owns Wonderland, are talking. Matt Viser points out that this could touch off a battle between Trump Wonderland and Suffolk Downs. Sarkis and Suffolk Downs owner Richard Fields had been in talks in the past to join forces, but Trump could drive a wedge in that relationship. Viser writes, Fields and...
Michael Ian Black With Michael Showalter Thursday, November 29, 7:30pm Somerville Theatre 55 Davis Square, Somerville (T: Davis Square) Get tickets Listen to the Interview Here: Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 20 years, then you've seen the work of comedian/writer/actor/director Michael Ian Black. Let's rattle off just a few of his accomplishments: co-creator of "The State," "Viva Variety," and "Stella." You've seen him co-star in NBC's "Ed," as well as...