Hairless Sidekicks: The Key to Talk Show Longevity?

Published on May 4, 2005 By Gideon MacLeish In Humor

I have discovered something that will make me FILTHY RICH!

There's a key to being a successful talk show host, and it has nothing to do with program content or guests. It has to do with having a featured member of your show be completely bald.

Let's begin our discussion by looking at Oprah's longtime psychologist Dr. Phil:

OK, exhibit B is none other than David Letterman's longtime band leader, Paul Shaeffer:

Need more? How about Jerry Springer's security man, Steve?

Last, but certainly not least, we find Jay Leno's bandleader, Kevin Eubanks:

So, if you're planning the next big talk show, get yourself a bald sidekick and you'll be ready to go!

(Note to Jimmy Kimmel: You might wanna have Frank or Cleto trim those locks. Note to Craig Ferguson: I hope you kept Drew Carey's number on speed dial!)

Comments

historyishere

on May 04, 2005

*cough* Johnny Carson *cough* *cough* Conan O'Brien *cough*

Gideon MacLeish

on May 04, 2005

history,

Carson's retired...get over it! We're talking about CURRENT, not past TV trends.

And Conan is one notable exception...although I think there might be nepotism involved...lol

historyishere

on May 04, 2005

I just thought it would be remiss to forget about the longest running evening/late night host if talking about longevity.

Gideon MacLeish

on May 04, 2005

history,

Yes, and I originally intended to put a nod to Carson and explain that I was talking about currently running talk shows, but since I have to keep my articles in my head for 23 hours before posting, I forgot to add it.

Thanks for the note, BTW.

Dr Guy

on May 04, 2005

cough* Johnny Carson *cough* *cough* Conan O'Brien *cough*

Damn! beat me to it!

Texas Wahine

on May 04, 2005

You've got some interesting stuff going on in your head, Gideon...hehe.

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