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Jimmy Kimmel questions value of laughing at 'terrible' people

The Hill 04 Nov 2021
"I could probably spend an hour answering this question because I don't know that escapism is a good thing," Kimmel said during the news network's virtual Citizen Conference.ADVERTISEMENT ... "Bush was the dummy ... What Johnny Carson did as "Tonight Show" host starting in the 1960s, largely going light on politics, likely wouldn't work now, Kimmel said.
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From Duane Eddy to Margaret Sanger, here are 9 notable people from Steuben County

The Leader 04 Nov 2021
Thomas J. Watson ... Broome County celebs ... They were featured as the house band on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and also made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Late Late Show, and Last Call with Carson Daly ... Hall was Jay Leno's announcer on the Tonight Show from 1992 to 2004, replacing Tonight Show announcer Ed McMahon after Johnny Carson retired ... .
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Comic Ritch Shydner presenting a pair of funny history lessons at Hilarities

Cascade Business News 04 Nov 2021
As a historian of comedy, Ritch Shydner can’t help but talk shop whenever possible. Related Articles ... Movie review ... As for the “A History of Stand-up Comedy” lecture, Shydner speaks as a successful comic in his own right, with appearances on “Late Night With David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show” — with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno ... What ... When ... Nov.
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Three's Company star Suzanne Somers turns 75! She says 'put on your party hat' while ...

The Daily Mail 02 Nov 2021
Suzanne Somers turned 75-years-old on Tuesday ... 'I'm seventy frickin' five,' began the wife of producer Alan Hamel ... Still a hottie ... Share ... v ... The California native is seen here in a skimpy bikini for a segment on the popular late night show The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. On The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson for a skit as she wore a skimpy bikini ... .
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NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Laps Led Leaders

Hastings Tribune 01 Nov 2021
Through Oct. 31. 1. Sheldon Creed, 602. 2. John H. Nemechek, 572. 3. Todd Gilliland, 359. 4. Kyle Busch, 223. 5. Chandler Smith, 174. 6. Zane Smith, 131. 7 ... Carson Hocevar, 42 ... Johnny Sauter, 36 ... .
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NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Points Leaders

Hastings Tribune 01 Nov 2021
Through Oct. 31. 1. John H. Nemechek, 4000. 2. Ben Rhodes, 4000. 3. Zane Smith, 4000. 4. Matt Crafton, 4000. 5. Sheldon Creed, 2274. 6. Stewart Friesen, 2226. 7. Todd Gilliland, 2219. 8. Austin Hill, 2183. 9. Chandler Smith, 2170. 10. Carson Hocevar, 2167. 11. Grant Enfinger, 563. 12. Johnny Sauter, 479. 13. Derek Kraus, 457. 14. Austin Wayne Self, 436. 15. Tyler Ankrum, 409. 16 ... .
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Kliph Nesteroff: ‘Cancel culture’ has always been a problem for comedy

Pioneer Press 31 Oct 2021
Is freedom of speech evaporating from the world of comedy? We hear a familiar mantra whenever someone like Dave Chappelle comes under fire. You can’t joke about anything anymore. PC police ... For seven decades, comedians have willingly eliminated the F-word without screaming about censorship or accusing hosts such as Johnny Carson of tyranny ... .
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Jim McKee: An evolving University of Nebraska

Lincoln Journal Star 31 Oct 2021
JIM McKEE For the Lincoln Journal Star. As structures aged, the original half-dozen buildings on the University of Nebraska’s original four-square block campus have been methodically razed and replaced ... Lt. E. S ... S. President Ulysses S. Grant in 1887. Lt ... E ... The Temple Building, at 12th and R streets, is home to the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film ... .
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UNL denies discriminating against Christian group, says it has provided funds

Lincoln Journal Star 30 Oct 2021
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln said it regularly welcomes speakers with varying viewpoints to campus after it was accused of discriminating against a Christian student organization in a federal lawsuit ... News of the lawsuit drew criticism from Gov ... The Temple Building, at 12th and R streets, is home to the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film.
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Survey data, student events show campus life returning to normal at UNL

Beatrice Daily Sun 29 Oct 2021
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has touted its voluntary COVID-19 vaccination rate of nearly 80%, a figure it says has allowed the school year to proceed for students, faculty and staff without interruption ... People are also reading… ... Johnny Carson. Johnny Carson, the king of late night TV, graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ... .
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‘Cancel Culture’ Has Always Been a Problem for Comedy

Jacksonville Free Press 29 Oct 2021
KLIPH NESTEROFF / Oct 29, 2021 / (Source ... You can’t joke about anything anymore. PC police. Cancel culture. People are too sensitive ... Before Dave Chapelle ... That’s precisely what happened ... The ’50s ... For seven decades, comedians have willingly eliminated the F-word without screaming about censorship or accusing hosts such as Johnny Carson of tyranny ... .
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Gene Walsh, Longtime NBC Media Relations Executive, Dies at 87

The Hollywood Reporter 28 Oct 2021
The only staffer to head NBC press and publicity departments on both coasts, Walsh worked closely with Johnny Carson and Bob Hope and with top execs including Grant Tinker and Brandon Tartikoff during his career ... At his retirement ceremony, Walsh noted that Carson agreed to do a ...
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Christian student group sues UNL for discrimination in student fee policies

Lincoln Journal Star 28 Oct 2021
A Christian student organization is suing the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in federal court after it was denied access to student fees to bring a speaker to campus ... District Court on Wednesday ... Audi's lecture was titled ... Johnny Carson. Johnny Carson, the king of late night TV, graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is from Norfolk ... .
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Clean-style ‘every man’ comedian Andy Beningo to bring show to downtown Lapeer on Nov. 6

Lapeer Area View 28 Oct 2021
6 at 7.30 p.m ... He has performed in some of the finest clubs in the country, along with comedy festival performances including Gilda’s LaughFest in Grand Rapids, Live Laughs Festival, the Detroit Comedy Festival, the Great American Comedy Festival (at the Johnny Carson Theater) and the Clean Comedy Challenge where he won several awards ... .
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Mort Sahl Dies: Groundbreaking Contrarian Comedian Was 94

Democratic Underground 27 Oct 2021
He was 94 ... He also guest-hosted The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson multiple times during the 1960s. Read more ... .
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