Groucho & Cavett

Groucho & Cavett

If you’re a Marxist, as I am, you’ll want to set the DVR to record “Groucho & Cavett” on PBS. Details here, plus links to my conversations with documentarian Robert Bader and Dick Cavett.

The Daily Show Conundrum

The Daily Show Conundrum

While it looks for a new host, “The Daily Show” has announced some of the fill-ins who will sit behind its desk — but the vast majority have no shot at getting the job permanently. Here’s why.

“Jeopardy!” Exhibitionists

“Jeopardy!” Exhibitionists

Why will “Jeopardy!” air an exhibition match between super-champions Mattea Roach, Amy Schneider, & Matt Amodio today during its Tournament Of Champions? I think this is the reason.

Best Thing I’ve Seen Today

Best Thing I’ve Seen Today

For several years, Seth Meyers and his team at NBC’s “Late Night” have produced some very clever parodies of movie trailer genres. Here they are one after another.

Stump Mr. Video

Stump Mr. Video

Nearly 40 years ago, I created a listener-participation game called Stump Mr. Video for my morning radio show. Too bad it could never work today. Here’s the story.

Trevor Noah’s Announcement

Trevor Noah’s Announcement

I have some thoughts about Trevor Noah’s announcement that he’s going to leave “The Daily Show” — and why you shouldn’t listen to any speculation about who will replace him.

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