Arsenio Hall is back on TV hosting The World's Funniest Moments on MyNetwork TV, as well as hosting TV One's limited five-part series 100 Greatest Black Power Moves (premieres Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 pm/ET) . The busy single dad of a 9-year-old son recently spoke to TVGuide.com about why he gave up his popular late-night talk show, his relationship with BFF Eddie Murphy and getting back on stage in what he calls his "Geritol" comedy tour...
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While it might have seemed that Arsenio Hall's big TV moments were over with the Clinton era, the comedian and late-night host is back this fall, just ahead of the next phase in presidential politics. Hall will be hosting MyNetworkTV's Funniest Moments (working title), which will feature comedic scenes from everyday life caught on tape, plus introductions and some stand-up from the host himself.Hall's new series will air Wednesdays at 9 pm/ET this fall, and is the latest in a series of "Funniest Moments" shows from the net. In the meantime, we'll just have to reminisce about Hall's shoulder-pad days, and ponder the uncanny parallel between this career move and that of Bob Saget in 1990. Do you think Hall's take on funny moments will fly? — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to recall some of Hall's own funny moments.
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Did absence make our hearts grow fonder of late-night TV's hosts, missing in action for the last two months? I suppose it's possible, though I doubt anyone's preferences were changed by what they saw Wednesday night, when all of the network hosts finally returned to work, all but David Letterman and Craig Ferguson without writers. (If anything grew, it was facial hair, at least on Dave and Conan.)If you're the sort who for whatever reason prefers affable Jay Leno over cranky Dave, or chooses to stay up late for the delectable derangement that is Conan O’Brien, nothing about Wednesday’s opening night would likely have shaken you from your long-ingrained after-hours habits. The strike beards sported by Dave and Conan in solidarity with the still-striking writers (“and to prove that I still have some testosterone,” joked Conan) were the most noticeable changes on the late-night landscape.Here’s my report card on late-night’s opening night, keeping in mind ...
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With a spin-off of Deal or No Deal slated to go into syndication next fall, sources tell the Hollywood Reporter that in addition to performing some double duty, Howie Mandel (remember when he and I rode the Ferris wheel?) may get an assist in hosting. Among the names being bandied about are Arsenio Hall (whoop-whoop!) and Mark Curry [Crickets]. Hey, what about that available up-and-comer named... Barker, is it? Bobby Barker?
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American Idol Mandisa got the crowd on their feet with an incredible version of Heart's "Never." It could have been risky, but she pulled it off with strong and confident vocals. I noticed the same Burger King-inspired flame graphic on the screen behind her that Kimberly Locke had during 2003's "Heat Wave." Idol rakes in so much cash; can't they get some new backdrops?
Though the judges had mixed things to say about Kellie Pickler's performance, they loved her sincerity and "aw-shucks" demeanor. That kind of humility can make up for a few bad notes, so you might want to take note, Brenna. Paula Abdul got a few boos for correctly critiquing Becky — or maybe the crowd was rebelling against Paula's
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