Ed McMahon Dies | America’s Straight Man Escapes Debt

He rode high, lived high
Fans of late night American television over the years have heard of Ed McMahon. He was the perennial straight man, a foil for the jokes of the all-time king of late night, Johnny Carson. Now like his leader in hilarity, Ed McMahon too has died. He [...]

Obama on Jay Leno | President Talks About Lending, Energy

Economy the main topic on “Tonight Show”
President Barack Obama became the first sitting president to appear on a television talk show last night when he sat down with Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show.”
Among other topics, Obama and Leno discussed bank bailouts and when lending and personal loans would be [...]

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On Jay Leno, Obama Talks AIG, Tax Policy

A presidential appearance
Last night on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Barack Obama became the first sitting president to make an appearance on a TV talk show. Obama sat down for an interview with Leno, and the two discussed, among other things, the AIG bonuses and the new bill to [...]

Obama also visted Leno during his campaign.