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Jeff Foxworthy explains how he coined the term 'blue-collar' comedy and why he loves Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Jeff Foxworthy spent a recent Tuesday morning sitting in a tree with a bow and arrow.

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US Talk Show Host Jay Leno in Hospital with Burns

US comedian Jay Leno said Monday he has suffered serious burns from a gasoline fire after an accident involving one of his cars. Leno, the former host of "The Tonight Show" and a renowned motoring enthusiast, suffered injuries to his face after one of his vehicles burst into flames in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sherri Shepherd plans to shine a spotlight on rising comics on new daytime talk show

NEW YORK — Sherri Shepherd is planning to bring the laughs to daytime television.

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TV Tinsel: Byron Allen glides from roller rinks to comedy to business to court shows

People used to laugh at Byron Allen. They’re not laughing anymore. Allen began as a standup comedian while he was still in his teens occasionally selling gags to other comedians and performing in half-empty houses. At 18 he worked his way up to “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” and…

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The Larry Sanders Show at 30: The ‘forgotten’ TV classic with a strange, scandalous legacy

Comedian Garry Shandling’s take on a fictional talk show host influenced everything from ‘The Office’ to Alan Partridge. Louis Chilton explores its impact and post-show ‘curse’

The Independent UK

Jay Leno says he didn't 'sabotage' 10 p.m. show to get 'Tonight Show' back from Conan

Comedian Jay Leno has opened up about the infamous "Tonight Show" shake-up and subsequent burn he inflicted on short-lived host Conan O'Brien.

Los Angeles Times

10 Weirdest Talk Show Moments: Phil Spector's Intrusion, Tom Cruise's Bouncing And Frank Sinatra As The Host!

For most of television history, talk shows have been benign yet entertaining distractions, with pleasant guests offering amusing if not entirely memorable chatter. But on several occasions, talk shows departed from their safe realm into explosions of bizarre and remarkable happenings.

Benzinga

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No punch line: Chicago comic Maniscalco announces Bears pick

Sebastian Maniscalco got the chance to be onstage at the NFL draft and, along with former Bears star running back Matt Forte, announce the team’s second-round selection Friday night

The Independent UK

Howie Mandel urges pal Jay Leno to air 'Late Night' laundry

Howie Mandel has a bone to pick with his longtime friend Jay Leno

The Independent UK

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