The Tonight Show Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

When Morrissey Met Cosby 25 Years Ago, He Ruined Everything for the Cos

Way back in the happier, mellow days of June 1991, Bill Cosby was a beloved television and comedy icon who

Michael Stipe (who, like David Letterman, has gone all Unibomber with the facial hair) showed up on The Tonight Show

Michael was very ill this week–a chest cold–and was self-medicating with a combination of dirty martinis and decongestants (do NOT

Some backstage magical high jinks sent The Roots screaming from the green room at The Tonight Show.

Here’s what happened ahead of tonight’s induction of Nirvana into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Thanks to Michel

Late Sunday afternoon, U2 performed “Invisible” twice for a group of about 100 invited fans on the upper observation deck

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver