Top 50 Talk Show Guests on TV (Nov. 5-11, 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 50 (or more) of the best guests appearing on talk shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (Nov. 5-11, 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
••Pamela Anderson (”Hollywood & Wine”), Nov. 6 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”; Nov. 9 on “Today”
••Adam Arkin (”Sons of Anarchy”), Nov. 10 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Elizabeth Banks (”Scrubs”), Nov. 6 on “The Jay Leno Show”
••Halle Berry (”Frankie & Alice”), Nov. 11 on “The Tyra Show”
••Jessica Biel (”Planet 51″), Nov. 10 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Kenneth Branagh (”The Boat That Rocked”), Nov. 11 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Jim Carrey (”A Christmas Carol”), Nov. 5 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Emmanuelle Chriqui (”Taking Chanes”), Nov. 9 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Anderson Cooper (”Anderson Cooper 360″), Nov. 6 on “Oprah Winfrey”
••Joan Cusack (”Acceptance”), Nov. 10 on “Today”; Nov. 11 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••John Cusack (“2012”), Nov. 10 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Ted Danson (”Damages”), Nov. 6 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Ellen DeGeneres (”The Ellen DeGeneres Show”), Nov. 9 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Dana Delany (“Desperate Housewives”), Nov. 9 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Fran Drescher (”The Nanny”), Nov. 5 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”; Nov. 6 on “Today”
••Bob Einstein (Super Dave Osborne), Nov. 10 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Elmo and Rosita (“Sesame Street”), Nov. 9 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••America Ferrera (”Ugly Betty”), Nov. 6 on “The View”
••Jenna Fischer (“The Office”), Nov. 5 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Laurence Fishburne (”CSI”), Nov. 9 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”; Nov. 10 on “The View”
••Jamie Foxx (”The Soloist”), Nov. 9 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”; Nov. 10 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Ricky Gervais (”The Office”), Nov. 6 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Kelsey Grammer (”Hank”), Nov. 9 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Carla Gugino (”Under the Hood”), Nov. 9 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Woody Harrelson (”Cheers”), Nov. 11 on “The View”
••Khloe Kardashian (”Keeping Up With the Kardashians”), Nov. 6 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Toby Keith (singer), Nov. 9 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Queen Latifah (”Chicago”), Nov. 11 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Denis Leary (”Rescue Me”), Nov. 5 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Jared Leto (”Mr. Nobody”), Nov. 11 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Heather Locklear (”Spin City”), Nov. 11 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Eva Longoria (”Desperate Housewives”), Nov. 9 on “Lopez Tonight”
••George Lopez (”Lopez Tonight”), Nov. 9 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Bill Maher (”Real Time with Bill Maher”), Nov. 5 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Jena Malone (”The Soloist”), Nov. 5 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••James Marsden (“The Box”), Nov. 6 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Jenny McCarthy (”Wieners”), Nov. 10 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Reba McEntire (singer), Nov. 6 on “Rachael Ray”
••Ewan McGregor (”Amelia”), Nov. 6 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Ian McKellen (”The Prisoner”)(pictured above), Nov. 5 on “The View” and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Dominic Monaghan (”Lost”), Nov. 11 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Mo’Nique (“Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire”), Nov. 6 on “Oprah Winfrey”
••Shemar Moore (”Criminal Minds”), Nov. 10 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Rosie O’Donnell (”The View”), Nov. 6 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Brad Paisley (singer), Nov. 10 on “Good Morning America”
••Paula Patton (”Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire”), Nov. 5 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Robin Wright Penn (“The Private Lives of Pippa Lee”), Nov. 9 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Bernadette Peters (”Living Proof”), Nov. 5 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Amy Poehler (“Parks and Recreation”), Nov. 5 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Rachael Ray (”Rachael Ray”), Nov. 5 on “The Jay Leno Show”
••Rihanna (singer), Nov. 5 on “Good Morning America”; Nov. 6 on “Good Morning America”
••Robin Roberts (”Good Morning America”), Nov. 10 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Paul Scheer (”The League”), Nov. 10 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe (”Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire”), Nov. 5 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Ian Somerhalder (”The Vampire Diaries”), Nov. 6 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Suzanne Somers (”Three’s Company”), Nov. 5 on “Rachael Ray”
••Jodie Sweetin (”Full House”), Nov. 6 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Wanda Sykes (”The Wanda Sykes Show”), Nov. 5 on “The Jay Leno Show”
••Emma Thompson (”The Boat That Rocked”), Nov. 9 on “The View”
••John and Ella Bleu Travolta (“Old Dogs”), Nov. 11 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Carrie Underwood (”American Idol”), Nov. 5 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”; Nov. 10 on “Good Morning America”
••Meredith Vieira (“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”), Nov. 9 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Kate Walsh (”Private Practice”), Nov. 11 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Olivia Wilde (”House”), Nov. 5 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
Top 20 Talk Show Topics on TV (Nov. 5-11, 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 (Nov. 5-11, 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
••What contractors do not want people to know, Nov. 5 on “Today”
••Wedding etiquette, Nov. 5 on “Good Morning America”
••Popular products and commercials from 1954, Nov. 5 on “The Early Show”
••Top three diseases humans can catch from pets, Nov. 5 on “The Dr. Oz Show”
••Gallstones, Nov. 5 on “The Dr. Oz Show”
••Making one’s own fresh goat cheese, Nov. 5 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Dealing with a skin condition, Nov. 5 on “The Tyra Show”
••Foods that enhance one’s health and beauty, Nov. 5 on “The Doctors”
••What retailers do not want people to know, Nov. 6 on “Today”
••Popular products and commercials from 1967, Nov. 6 on “The Early Show”
••Young inventors, Nov. 6 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Key to a successful marriage, Nov. 6 on “Rachael Ray”
••Night sweats, Nov. 6 on “The Dr. Oz Show”
T••ips for holiday travel and packing, Nov. 6 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Common health misperceptions, Nov. 6 on “The Doctors”
••Dubious restaurant practices, Nov. 6 on “The Doctors”
••Applying to college, Nov. 7 on “Today”
••Ten reasons a house won’t sell, Nov. 10 on “Today”
••Fall finds under $50, Nov. 10 on “Today”
••Money 911, Nov. 11 on “Today”
Happy Birthday, Roseanne
Nov. 3, 2009 — Roseanne
Cherrie Barr, who played Roseanne Conner on “Roseanne” (1988-97 on ABC), turns 57 today.
Her most recent TV role was as Millie Banks in the NBC series “My Name Is Earl” (the episode titled “Made a Layd Think I Was God” aired 2006).
Her first acting role was as Ruth Patchett in the 1989 movie “She-Devil.” She was 37.
Best wishes to Roseanne and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Roseanne Barr poses on the press line at the 3rd Annual Elyse Walker Pink Party benefiting the Cedar-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
FALL 2009-10: “V” Season 1 premieres Nov. 3 on ABC
“V”
Stars: Elizabeth Mitchell as FBI Counter Terrorist Agent Erica Evans; Logan Huffman as Tyler; Scott Wolf as Chad Decker; Morena Baccarin as Anna; Joel Gretsch as Father Jack; Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols; Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie; Laura Vandervoort as Lisa.
Airs: 7 p.m. Tuesdays on ABC
Airs Opposite: NCIS (CBS), The Biggest Loser (NBC), So You Think You Can Dance (Fox), 90210 (The CW)
Season 1 Premiere: Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. (CST, for EST, add one hour)
Top Photo: “V” cast members, from left, JOEL GRETSCH, LOURDES BENEDICTO, LOGAN HUFFMAN, ELIZABETH MITCHELL, MORENA BACCARIN, SCOTT WOLF, MORRIS CHESTNUT (ABC/BOB D’AMICO)
Bottom Photo: MORENA BACCARIN in a scene from “V” (ABC/DAVID GRAY) 
Happy Birthday, Samaire Armstrong
Oct. 31, 2009 — Samaire Rhys
Armstrong, who played Juliet Darling on “Dirty Sexy Money” (2007-09 on ABC), turns 29 today.
She played Anna Stern on “The O.C.” (2003-06).
Her first acting role was as Meredith in a 2000 episode of “Party of Five.” She was 20.
Best wishes to Samaire and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Samaire Armstrong as Juliet Darling on the ABC Television Networks “Dirty Sexy Money.” (ABC/BOB D’AMICO)
“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” stars on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Nov. 20
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" - Summit Entertainment Photo
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” welcomes “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner to the show Friday, November 20 on ABC at 12:06 a.m.
Coinciding with the release of the Twilight film franchise’s second installment, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” in theaters on the same night, the three stars will make their first interview appearance together on Kimmel’s couch.
Kimmel also welcomes a special musical appearance by platinum selling rock band Death Cab for Cutie as they perform music from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon’s” original motion picture soundtrack, including the single “Meet Me on the Equinox.”
Oklahoma Alert: Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire on TV talk shows Nov. 2-3
Country singers with Oklahoma ties are making appearances on TV talk shows this week.
Carrie Underwood (pictured above), who will release her third album “Play On” on Nov. 3, will perform Monday (Nov. 2) on “Late Show With David Letterman” (10:35 p.m. on CBS) and Tuesday (Nov. 3) on “Good Morning America” (7 a.m. on ABC). She was born in Muskogee and raised in Checotah.
Reba McEntire (pictured below), who has won four Country Music Association female vocalist of the year awards and is up for another one Nov. 11, will perform Tuesday (Nov. 3) on “Live With Regis and Kelly” (9 a.m. on CBS) and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” (11:37 p.m. on NBC). She was born outside of Kiowa and raised in McAlester.
–Penny TV
For more on Carrie and Reba, check out Brandy McDonnell’s entertaining and informative posts at http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/
Pictured above: Carrie Underwood poses with her awards for Top Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year backstage at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Pictured below: Reba McEntire performs in Central Park, on ABC’s “Good Morning America” show, in New York, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
TV Preview Podcast: ‘V’
Each week, The Oklahoman TV Editor Penny Soldan hosts an audio podcast discussing an upcoming TV premiere.
This week’s premiere is the new ABC series “V” premiering at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
To hear her discussion with Don P. Brown, features copy editor for The Oklahoman, click on the arrow below.
Pictured above: V – ABC’s “V” stars Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, Scott Wolf as Chad Decker, Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Morena Baccarin as Anna, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols and Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie. (ABC/BOB D’AMICO)
Top 25 Guest Stars on TV Shows airing Nov. 1-7, 2009
Friday is when The
Oklahoman posts a list of the top guest stars (and all the premieres and finales, see separate blog) appearing on TV next week.
And here are 25 (or more) celebrities making special TV appearances the week of Nov. 1.
If a well-known personality was missed, feel free to add his or her name in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.
GUEST STARS
••John Aniston (”Days of Our Lives”) on “Cold Case,” 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Daniel Baldwin (”Grey Gardens”) on “Cold Case,” 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Clint Black (“The Celebrity Aprpentice”) on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” 7 p.m. Sunday on ABC.
••YaYa Dacosta (“All My Children”) on “Ugly Betty,” 8 p.m. Friday on CBS.
••Hilary Duff (“Lizzie McGuire”) on “Gossip Girl,” 8 p.m. Monday on CW.
••Jeff Dunham (“The Jeff Dunham Show”) on “Sonny With a Chance,” 7 p.m. Sunday on Disney.
••Jimmy Fallon (“Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”) on “Gossip Girl,” 8 p.m. Monday on CW.
••Lennie James (”Jericho”) on “Three Rivers,” 8 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Alex Kingston (”ER”) on “FlashForward,” 7 p.m. Thursday on ABC.
••John Larroquette (“Boston Legal”) on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on NBC.
••Michael Learned (”The Waltons”) on “Cold Case,” 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
••Ann Meara (“Archie Bunker’s Place”) on “Mercy,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on NBC.
••Marion Ross (”Happy Days”) on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Eric Christian Olsen (”Fired Up!”) on “Community,” 7 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Robert Patrick (”Terminator 2: Judgment Day”) on “NCIS,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••David Paymer (”Mr. Saturday Night”) on “The Good Wife,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Faith Prince (”Huff”) on “Medium,” 8 p.m. Friday on CBS.
••Linda Purl (“First Monday”) on “The Office,” 8 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Salli Richardson-Whitfield (”Eureka”) on “Criminal Minds,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Elizabeth Rohm (“Law & Order”) on “Heroes,” 7 p.m. Monday on NBC.
••Samantha Ronson (disc jockey)(pictured above) on “90210,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CW.
••Jerry Stiller (“The King of Queens”) on “Mercy,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on NBC.
••Gabrielle Union (“Life”) on “FlashForward,” 7 p.m. Thursday on ABC.
••Nadine Valezquez (”My Name Is Earl”) on “Gary Unmarried,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Brian Williams (“NBC Nightly News”) on “30 Rock,” 8:30 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
••Rumer Willis (“Sorority Row”) on “90210,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CW.
TV Premieres (no Finales) airing Nov. 1-7, 2009
Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the premieres and finales (and all the guest stars, see separate blog) coming up on TV next week.
And here are the shows beginning (none are ending) the week of Nov. 1.
If one was missed, the network did not issue a press release about it. But feel free to add it in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.
BEGINNINGS
••“Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew,” 9 p.m. Sunday on VH1 (series premiere).
••“Styl’d,” 9 p.m. Sunday on MTV (series premiere).
••“For the Love of Ray J,” 8 p.m. Monday on VH1 (second-season premiere).
••“I Want to Work for Diddy,” 9 p.m. Monday on VH1 (second-season premiere).
••“V,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on ABC (series premiere).
••“Tabatha’s Salon Takeover,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on Bravo (second-season premiere).
••“Flowers Uncut,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on TLC (series premiere).
••“Cold Blood,” 9 p.m. Thursday on Investigation Discovery (second-season premiere).
••“The Real Housewives of Orange County,” 9 p.m. Thursday on Bravo (fifth-season premiere).
••“Fanboy and Chum Chum,” 8 p.m. Friday on Nickelodeon (series premiere).
••“Live From Abbey Road,” 10 p.m. Friday on Sundance (third-season premiere).
••“Handy Manny,” 7:30 a.m. Saturday on Disney (third-season premiere).
••“Til Debt Do Us Part,” 9 p.m. Saturday on CNBC (series premiere).
••“The Wanda Sykes Show,” 10 p.m. Saturday on Fox (series premiere).
