Top 40 Talk Show Guests on TV (Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2009)
Wednesday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the guests (and all the topics) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are 40 of the best guests appearing on talk shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2009). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
BEST GUESTS
••Jennifer Aniston (”Marley & Me”), Feb. 2 on “The Early Show”
••Christina Applegate (”Samantha, Who?”), Jan. 30 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Christopher Atkins (“Confessions of a Teen Idol”), Jan. 29 on “The Tyra Banks Show”
••Elizabeth Banks (”Zack and Miri Make a Porno”), Jan. 30 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”
••Drew Barrymore (”He’s Just Not That Into You”), Feb. 4 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”
••Carlos Bernard (”24″), Jan. 30 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire” director), Feb. 2 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”; Feb. 3 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Harry Connick Jr. (”New in Town”), Jan. 29 on “Today” and “Live With Regis and Kelly”; Jan. 30 on “Rachael Ray”
••Penélope Cruz (”Vicky Cristina Barcelona”), Feb. 2 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”
••Paula Deen (”Paula’s Party”), Feb. 2 on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien”; Feb. 3 on “The View”
••Rosemarie DeWitt (”United States of Tara”), Jan. 29 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Andy Garcia (”The Pink Panther 2″), Jan. 29 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”; Feb. 4 on “Today”
••Ginnifer Goodwin (”Big Love”), Feb. 4 on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien”
••Kathy Griffin (”My Life on the D-List”), Feb. 2 on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien”
••Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”), Jan. 30 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Teri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”), Feb. 2 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Dustin Hoffman (”Last Chance Harvey”), Feb. 2 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Jaime King (”Gary Unmarried”), Feb. 2 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Greg Kinnear (”Baby Mama”), Jan. 30 on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien”
••Angela Kinsey (”The Office”), Jan. 29 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Heidi Klum (”Project Runway”), Feb. 2 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Matt Lauer (”Today”), Jan. 30 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Justin Long (“He’s Just Not That Into You”), Feb. 2 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”; Feb. 4 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Demi Lovato (“Sonny with a Chance”), Jan. 29 on “Good Morning America” and “Live With Regis and Kelly”; Jan. 30 on “The Morning Show With Mike & Juliet” (Pictured above in Disney Channel Photo)
••Rachel Maddow (political commentator), Feb. 3 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Steve Martin (”The Pink Panther 2″), Feb. 2 on “Late Show With David Letterman”; Feb. 3 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Chris Matthews (political commentator), Jan. 30 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Alfred Molina (”The Pink Panther 2″), Feb. 2 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Dominic Monaghan (”Lost”), Jan. 29 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Julianne Moore (”Blindness”), Jan. 30 on “The View”
••Graham Nash (musician) on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Dev Patel (“Slumdog Millionaire”), Jan. 30 on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”; Feb. 3 on “The View”
••Whitney Port (”The Hills”), Jan. 30 on “The View”
••Condoleezza Rice (Former Secretary of State), Jan. 29 on “The View”
••Michael Sheen (”Frost/Nixon”), Jan. 30 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Antonique Smith (“Notorious”), Jan. 29 on “The Morning Show With Mike & Juliet”
••Jon Stewart (talk show host), Jan. 29 on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien”
••Meredith Vieira (”Today”), Jan. 30 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Robin Williams (”Shrink”), Feb. 3 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Reneé Zellweger (”New in Town”), Jan. 29 on “Good Morning America” and “Late Show With David Letterman”; Jan. 30 on “Rachael Ray”
Top 20 Talk Show Topics on TV (Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2009)
Wednesday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the topics (and all the guests) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are TV Editor Penny Soldan’s Top 20 picks for shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2009). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
TOP TOPICS
••Foods people should eat throughout the decades of their lives (Jan. 29 on “The Early Show”)
••Cheap and healthy fast foods for families (Jan. 29 on “The Morning Show With Mike & Juliet”)
••Five ways to get a better body, inside and out (Jan. 29 on “The Doctors”)
••Supermarket products of the year (Jan. 29 on “The View”)
••Drug addicts ask the doctor for help changing their lifestyles (Jan. 29 on “Dr. Phil”)
••Gay men offer women advice on fashion, relationships, friendships and sex (Jan. 29 on “The Tyra Banks Show”)
••Throwing a Super Bowl party (Jan. 30 on “Today”)
••Hot bags and shoes for less than $50 (Jan. 30 on “Good Morning America”)
••Preview of Sunday’s Super Bowl and Super Bowl commercials (Jan. 30 on “The Early Show”)
••What women need to know to survive Super Bowl Sunday (Jan. 30 on “The Morning Show With Mike & Juliet”)
••Couples say their adult children must stop mooching off of them (Jan. 30 on “Dr. Phil”)
••Super Bowl gadgets and Super Bowl concession foods (Jan. 31 on “Today”)
••Clothes for every shape (Feb. 2 on “Today”)
••Franklin Graham discusses how to share God’s love with others (Feb. 2 on “Always Good News”)
••Singer Melanie Brown demonstrates moves from her new exercise DVD (Feb. 2 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”)
••Woman files for bankruptcy because of her shopping compulsion (Feb. 2 on “Montel Williams”)
••Political commentator Rachel Maddow cooks a healthy meal with Martha (Feb. 3 on “The Martha Stewart Show”)
••Parents disagree about disciplinary methods for their children (Feb. 3 on “Montel Williams”)
••Tyra speaks with three teenage girls who are engaged and eager to get married (Feb. 3 on “The Tyra Banks Show”)
••Food editor Sarah Carey gives a cooking lesson (Feb. 4 on “The Martha Stewart Show”)
Happy Birthday, Joey Fatone
Jan. 28, 2009 – Joseph Anthony Fatone Jr., who finished second on Season 4 of “Dancing With the Stars” (with partner Kym Johnson), turns 32 today.
He will co-host the TV Guide Channels coverage of the Screen Actors Guild Awards (Sunday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.), the Grammy Awards (Sunday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.) and the Academy Awards (Sunday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.).
His first acting role was as an extra in the 1993 movie “Matinee.” He was 16.
Best wishes to Joey and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Joey Fatone and Lisa Rinna arrive at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello).
Open Call for ‘America’s Got Talent’
Calling all dancers, singers, twirlers, contorionists, comedians, jugglers, magicians and everything in between. Producers for NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” are making the rounds in search of America’s most talented people.
For Season 4, which is scheduled to begin in summer, open casting calls will be held in more than nine major cities. Dates for four auditions have already been set: Jan. 29-31 in Los Angeles, Feb 7-8 in Atlanta, Feb. 13-14 in Washington D.C. and March 1-2 in Chicago. Dates for tryouts in Boston, New York City, Miami, Seattle and Austin, Texas will announded in the near future.
The casting call is open to talented performers of all ages and offers a unique opportunity for anyone to perform on a nationwide variety show. And to the winner goes $1 million.
For those who cannot attend a casting call, go to www.nbc.com/Americas_Got_Talent to download forms and send a 3-minute videotape of your act to “America’s Got Talent” Season 4, 3727 W. Magnolia Blvd., #808, Burbank, CA 91505.
–Penny TV
Win bling from Tyra Banks
Supermodel Tyra Banks is giving away $25,000 in jewelry to those who know her best — or to those who watch her show this week (Jan. 26-30).
To get in on the “Bling in the New Year” giveaway, watch “The Tyra Banks Show” (1 p.m. weekdays on KSBI-52 in Oklahoma City) and go to www.Tyrashow.com and answer a question about that’s day’s show. In addition to all the bejweled baubles up for grabs, one lucky person will also win a trip to New York to appear on Tyra’s talk show.
Here’s a sneak peek at the contest’s questions:
•••Monday: What cable network can you now watch Top Model marathons on?
•••Tuesday: What did Paula, one of the women who recently got divorced, do with her wedding dress?
•••Wednesday: When does Tyra go without makeup?
•••Thursday: Why was Tyra all glamed out in today’s show?
•••Friday: What does Cubby, one of the ‘Beyonce’ dancers ultimately want to do?
Here’s a breakdown of the high-end bling being given away:
•••Lia Sophia’s high-end “Red Carpet” Collections, that have an impressive celebrity clientele with their beautiful and innovative designs that always stay on top of the hottest trends in jewelry.
•••Dyanne Belle’s gold and green stunner that is not only the cure for what ails your fashion troubles, its stone (Chrysoprase) is said to have healing powers.
•••Tina Tang’s eye-catching 14k gold ring with black diamond pave, which was designed and handmade in New York.
•••Mayor’s ring that features three rows of 18k gold studded all-over with diamonds.
•••Zales’ Celebration Diamonds that feature remarkable clarity and exceptional color with 102 facets to create eye-catching sparkle.
–Penny TV
Happy Birthday, Patton Oswalt
Jan. 27, 2009 – Patton Oswalt, who played Spence Olchin on “The King of Queens” (1998-2007 on CBS), turns 40 today.
He played Boozehammer of Galen on nine episodes of “Reno 911!” (2004-08 on Comedy Central).
His first acting role was as the Clerk on the TV series “Seinfeld” (1994 episode titled “The Couch”). He was 25.
Best wishes to Patton and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Patton Oswalt, right, waves to the crowd after speaking as Flavor Flav looks on during the “Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav” in Burbank, Calif. on Sunday, July 22, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles).
Oklahoman on ‘Amazing Race’
Christie Volkmer from Choctaw travels a lot in her job as a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines.
But she will go to places that Southwest doesn’t as a contestant on “The Amazing Race,” which begins Season 14 Feb. 15 on CBS.
Volkmer, 37, will team up with friend and fellow flight attendant Jodi Wincheski from Houston for the series, which has won all six Emmys awarded for outstanding reality-competition program.
They are one of 11 teams that will set off on the 22-day, 40,000-mile race in a quest to win $1 million. Among this season’s destinations are Romania, Siberia, Switzerland and India. Among this season’s challenges are the world’s second tallest bungee jump and an Olympic-sized task that leaves teams gasping for air.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: CBS Photo featuring flight attendants and friends Christie Volkmer, left, and Jodi Wincheski.
Poster contest invites fans to celebrate “The Simpsons”
“The Simpsons” will celebrate their 20th anniversary on Jan. 14, 2010. And Fox is giving fans a chance to join in the celebration — and a chance to attend the show’s 21st premiere party.
Everybody is invited to “Unleash Your Yellow” by designing a poster inspired by television’s favorite animated family. Just look around for inspiration, such as a picket fence that resembles Bart’s hair or a cloud that looks like Homer. Then go to www.thesimpsons.com and submit a poster using original artwork or images available on The Simpsons’ online site.
Deadline for poster submissions is March 4. Fox and “The Simpsons” producers will select the top 10 finalists, and the winning entry will be revealed April 5. The winner will receive a trip to Los Angeles to “The Simpsons” 21st season premiere party and tickets to “The Simpsons Ride” at Universal Studios Hollywood.
–Penny TV
Happy Birthday, David Strathairn
Jan. 26, 2009 – David Russell Strathairn, who played FBI Agent Will Preecher on “Big Apple” (short-lived series on CBS on 2001), turns 60 today.
He provides dramatic recreations for the new “American Experience” installment titled “The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer” (premiering at 8 p.m. today on OETA-13).
His first acting role was as Ron Desjardins in the 1980 movie “Return of the Secaucus Seven.” He was 31.
Best wishes to David and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: David Strathairn takes part in a panel discussion about an upcoming mini-series entitled “The People Speak,” Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Emerson College in Boston. Production of the series, which is an adaptation of a book by Howard Zinn, began in Boston on Jan. 8, and will continue throughout the Spring. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer).
“Superstars” coming in summer
ABC has begun casting for a new alternative series titled “Superstars.”
It is based on the ABC Wide Word of Sports competition series “The Superstars” that pitted athletes from different sports against each other to decide the best athlete in the world. Past winners were Herschel Walker in 1987, Jason Sehorn in 1998, decathlete Dave Johnson in 1993 and Olympic skier Bode Miller in 2002.
The new “Superstars” will be a bit different, though. It will pair eight celebrities with eight professional male and female athletes to compete in a variety of sporting events. The six-episode series is scheduled to premiere in summer.
Hopefully, the casting directors will consider some Oklahoma athletes for the show. Norman residents Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci would be perfect. So would football greats Barry Sanders, Adrian Peterson and Jason White.
–Penny TV
