Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show Doing Great, If You Ignore Half the Statistics
Since he took over last month, the median age of 'Tonight Show' viewers has fallen by ten years. (Because old people stopped watching.)
Posted 06/26/09 in The Cut
Delicious Journeys
Brüno Dances to Lady Gaga for Conan O’Brien
He might be nearing the point of overexposure, but we couldn't help but laugh.
Letterman’s Popularity Exploding Among People Advertisers Are Indifferent Toward
For the first time since 2005, Dave beat the 'Tonight Show' in total viewers last week. Still not among key demographics, though.
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Takes Aim at Bonnaroo
It's his first appearance on the new 'Tonight Show.'
Posted 06/18/09 in Daily Intel
Gossipmonger
Madonna Hires Gwyneth As Her New Decorator
Because now Gwyneth does everything that previously required the handling of experts.
Everything’s Coming Up Letterman
Not only is he beating Conan in overall ratings, he's also closing the gap in viewership among the people advertisers care about.
Posted 06/12/09 in Vulture
Talkshowpocalypse
Letterman Wins Again!
As expected, Letterman's more-famous guests helped him outdraw Conan for the second time this week.
Are the Celebrities on Team Letterman?
A look at the upcoming lineups for both shows certainly seems to indicate as much!
Conan O’Brien Parodies Jay Leno’s Good-bye, Hinting at Continued Tonight Show Tension
Unless we're mistaken, three incidents in a short time span definitely indicates a trend.
Posted 06/05/09 in The Cut
Beauty Marks
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Lubed-Up Legs; Bare Eyes at Jason Wu’s Resort Show
Also, Lancôme is trying to appeal to men.
Conan’s Tonight Show: Live From Super Mario World
Blog Serious Lunch noticed a striking similarity between Conan's new 'Tonight Show' set and the graphics from Super Mario World.
Why Conan O’Brien’s Trashing of Twitter Gives Us Pause
It stands in stark contrast to the way Jimmy Fallon has been embracing Internet culture.
Letterman One-ups Conan With Superior Jay Leno Impression
As expected, Letterman addressed this week's 'Tonight Show' handoff in his monologue.
Conan O’Brien Manages to Work a Jay Leno Impression Into His First Night As Host of the Tonight Show
Is it just us, or was it a little bit tense?
Conan O’Brien’s First Tonight Show: Good!
Conan's first night gave practically no indication of what a regular episode might be like. Mostly it just made us want to move to Los Angeles.
Posted 06/01/09 in Vulture
Tough Calls
Letterman vs. Conan vs. Colbert: How Will You Set Your DVR?
If you're like us, you can only record two things at once. So which show loses?
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