Paul Shaffer

To Jerry, With Love

Rob Taub | Posted 05.26.2012

Read More: Steve Martin, Dean Martin, Jerry Stiller, Paul Shaffer, Friars Club, Jerry Lewis, Martin Short, 92nd Street Y, Robin Williams, David Letterman, Comedy News
Rob Taub

On my ninth birthday, my parents took me and a group of my friends to see the Jerry Lewis comedy The Disorderly Orderly. It was one of my happiest childhood memories and I've always had a special place in my heart for Jerry Lewis.

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Why I Need Role Models Who Are Over the Half Century Mark. Here Are Some Names to Watch

Pat Gallagher | Posted 05.06.2012

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Pat Gallagher

Lucille Ball was 40 when I Love Lucy first hit the airwaves in 1951. Desi Arnaz was 34, Vivian Vance was 42 and William Frawley, 67. At the time, Lucy, Ricky and Ethel were "adults." Fred was old. It's 2012 and now 67 seems to be just a hair over middle age.

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Donnie Kirshner: Music, Basketball and the Manhattan Phone Book

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, Jerry Lucas, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Paul Shaffer, Nike, Cincinnati Royals, The Ramones, Carole King, Ohio State, Don Kirshner, Neil Sedaka, Cynthia Weill, George Hamilton, Sports Illustrated, Barry Mann, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, Gerry Goffin, Bobby Darin, The Monkees, David Bowie, Martin Luther King Day, New York Knicks, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Archies, Entertainment News
Michael Sigman

Success in the music business requires a certain self-promotional flair. But Don Kirshner, who died at 76 of heart failure on Martin Luther King Day, ...

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'I'm a Believer': A Playlist for the Late, Great Don Kirshner

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann, Neil Diamond, Paul Shaffer, Brill Building, Gerry Goffin, Carole King, The Monkees, Don Kirshner, Neil Sedaka, Don Kirshner Dead, Entertainment News
David Wild

If you think Kirshner was just some guy who Paul Shaffer impersonated, you would be very wrong. He was a central figure in the Brill Building era that brought the world lots of the most sublime popular music of the 20th century.

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"Hello Deli"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Rupert Jee, Ed Sullivan Theater, Alan Kalter, Paul Shaffer, Humor, Ping-Pong, Lunch, Christmas, Cbs, Business, New York, Deli, Cigars, Tom Brokaw, Jerry Seinfeld, Barbara Walters, Soda, Food, Videos, David Letterman, Comedy News
Jerry Zezima

Trying to find something to do before going to the 'Late Show with David Letterman,' we had lunch at the Hello Deli. The man behind the counter was none other than owner Rupert Jee, a celebrity in his own right for his many appearances on the show.

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The Dirtiest Craig Ferguson Sketch Of All Time? (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Funny Videos, Craig Ferguson, Kristen Bell, Paul Shaffer, Video, Kristen Bell Craig Ferguson, Craig Ferguson Bagpipes, Paul Shaffer Bagpipes, Craig Ferguson Show, Comedy News

Kristen Bell and Paul Shaffer opened Craig Ferguson's show last night revealing some interesting truths about bagpipes. Turns out they turn Craig on.....

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Joaquin Phoenix's Bizarre Letterman Appearance: (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joaquin Phoenix made a bizarre appearance on Wednesday night's Letterman to promote his film "Two Lovers," during what may be his last visit as an ac...

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