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Originally Published 7 months ago — by AV Club
Dave Chappelle's Saturday Night Live monologues are often spontaneous and unrehearsed, allowing him to surprise even Lorne Michaels, as he relies on his extensive experience and improvisation skills, despite the inherent risks of live TV.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Conan O'Brien has been announced as the host for the 97th Oscars in 2025, marking his first time in this role. Known for his comedic prowess and extensive experience in live television, O'Brien is expected to bring his unique humor to the prestigious event. The ceremony will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre and is anticipated to feature a diverse lineup of films. The event will air on March 2, 2025, on ABC and other international outlets.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed News
Oscars producer Molly McNearney apologized for the confusion caused by Al Pacino's unconventional Best Picture reveal, explaining that it was a creative decision to save time and not have him announce the nominees. Al Pacino clarified that it was not his choice to skip the nominees.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mediaite
MSNBC experienced technical difficulties during its morning programming, resulting in reruns and disruptions for viewers. The issues began with garbled audio during "Way Too Early" and continued into "Morning Joe," where a re-airing of Lawrence O'Donnell's show unexpectedly played. Normal programming resumed after a brief apology from Mika Brzezinski. The prolonged tech problems lasting for 45 minutes were seen as a significant setback for MSNBC.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
CBS Los Angeles meteorologist Alissa Carlson fainted and collapsed during a live morning newscast while about to start her weather forecast. The co-anchors jumped in to help and comfort her while waiting for medical help to arrive. Carlson is now resting and recovering, and the news station did not disclose any details about why she fainted. She will be back to work as soon as she's well enough to return.