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For some late-night hosts, the laughs come cheap

Freelance writers send in jokes, hoping to hear them on TV. The pay? $75 to $100. It may violate the WGA's contract, but enforcement is tough.

"Beautiful day in New York City," David Letterman mused on the "Late Show" recently. "Am I right about that? A gorgeous day.

 

'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno out of hospital

TV talk show host Jay Leno was released from the hospital Friday, his representative said.

 

Leno in hospital; tonight's show canceled

Leno in hospital; tonight's show canceled

TV talk show host Jay Leno fell ill and checked himself into a Los Angeles, California, hospital Thursday, his representative said.

 

Wanda Sykes gets late-night gig

Fox is finalizing a deal with actress-comedian Wanda Sykes for a Saturday late-night show.

 

George Lopez's late-night gig: The host you've been waiting for?

If change can come to the White House, then change can come to late night," comedian George Lopez told The Hollywood Reporter about his new TBS talk-show.

 

David Letterman Marries Former 'Late Night' Staffer

The late-night host was back at work in New York on Monday to deliver the news -- and a few jokes about the marriage.

 

Obama apologizes for Special Olympics gaffe

President Obama has apologized to the chairman of the Special Olympics for his late-night talk show quip equating his bowling ...

 

Jimmy Fallon Passes First Ratings Test

Jimmy Fallon Passes First Ratings Test

Jimmy Fallon's first spin as Late Night host scored the franchise's biggest overnight Monday ratings in three years, NBC said today.

Total viewer numbers weren't yet...

 

Nervous but Excited, Jimmy Fallon Enters the Late-Night Fray

Nervous but Excited, Jimmy Fallon Enters the Late-Night Fray

The comedian joins one of the most exclusive clubs in television on Monday night, when he becomes the third host of NBC’s “Late Night.”

 

Richter to join Conan on 'Tonight'

Richter to join Conan on 'Tonight'

Andy Richter, who served as Conan O'Brien's "Late Night" show sidekick from 1993-2000, has signed on to be the announcer on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" when the re-consumated 11:30 p.m. NBC stalwart kicks off anew June 1. In between taking on a role rendered iconic by former "Tonight Show" announcer Ed McMahon and ankling his sidekick gig on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in May 2000, Richter has been involved in several comedy series.

 

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