Topic: Entertainment Tonight

Listener trivia reveals that former Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh wrote the iconic NBA theme song. The hosts dismiss suggestions for a "No Agenda Cruise" or a large-scale "No Agenda Con," preferring to maintain their current twice-weekly broadcast schedule and decentralized meetup model.

A discussion regarding the career of musician and former Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh covers his marriage to Connie Sellecca and his history of PBS fundraising specials. The conversation touches on Tesh's association with New Age musician Yanni and the repetitive nature of public broadcasting pledge drives.

The era of trusted movie critics like Siskel and Ebert has ended, replaced by a promotion-driven system where reviewers are paid to praise films. Many "exclusive" celebrity interviews are revealed to be "canned" junkets where the interviewer and the star are never actually in the same room. This lack of honesty in entertainment journalism is attributed to the consolidated ownership of networks and film studios.

A segment on Entertainment Tonight featuring dermatologist Dr. Marni Nussbaum is identified as a "shameless" embedded commercial for Boots No. 7 skin serum. The hosts use this as an example of why the No Agenda value-for-value model is superior to traditional advertising, which compromises editorial integrity.

The entertainment news program "Extra" has changed its iconic intro and tone, becoming more like a "lame version of Entertainment Tonight." During the Academy Awards, the distinction between "sound editing" and "sound mixing" was criticized as unnecessary for the television broadcast. Observations were made regarding French winners, such as Jean Dujardin, who reportedly lacked the traditional humility of American nominees.

The hosts critique *Entertainment Tonight* for blending news with movie promotions, specifically a report on a severed head found near the Hollywood sign. The segment repeatedly references Brad Pitt's movie *Seven* and the 60s *Batman* series, leading the hosts to suspect the entire "news" story is a viral marketing stunt for DVD releases.

The hosts perform a "media consulting" critique of entertainment news programs including Access Hollywood, The Insider, and Entertainment Tonight. They analyze how these shows use sensationalist teasers about Charlie Sheen, Nancy Grace, and celebrity weight loss to promote network fall lineups and corporate products like the Fiat 500.

"Entertainment Tonight" provides extensive coverage of Kim Kardashian's upcoming summer wedding, including "exclusive" details about a vanilla and chocolate cake. The hosts compare the Kardashian family's rise to fame to that of the Gabor sisters in the 1930s, noting how both families maintained celebrity status without traditional professional achievements.

The hosts compare the editorial focus of the television programs "Extra" and "Entertainment Tonight" on the same news day. They observe that "Extra" focused heavily on the Anthony Weiner scandal, while "Entertainment Tonight" prioritized news about the British Royal Family and celebrity gossip, suggesting different underlying agendas.

Entertainment Tonight utilized night vision cameras to film a 2:45 AM rehearsal for the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey. Correspondent Jane Seymour reported on the "tiara time" and the "smell of diamonds." The hosts mock the hyper-dramatic production style and the focus on trivial details like garment bags and boxes, contrasting it with the lack of coverage for substantive global news.

Media outlets like Entertainment Tonight are focusing on speculation regarding whether Sarah Palin underwent cosmetic surgery. Meanwhile, plans are discussed for an upcoming appearance on the Howard Stern Show, where the hosts intend to challenge Stern's outdated views on broadcasting. They suggest Stern could earn significantly more by moving to an independent, user-supported streaming model rather than staying with satellite radio.

John C. Dvorak notes a trend in entertainment media of creating short monikers for celebrities, specifically the transition from "LiLo" to "LL" for Lindsay Lohan. The discussion covers Lohan's ongoing legal troubles, including a missed court hearing in France and claims regarding a stolen passport. The hosts question the high level of media saturation for these stories.

The hosts review the sensationalist teaser style of Entertainment Tonight, focusing on reports of an affair involving Larry King's wife, Shawn King, and a baseball coach. The segment also touches on the promotion of the new Robin Hood film starring Russell Crowe. They contrast this "real news" with substantive political reporting.