Nick Riccardo
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“704 Hauser,” the Bunker’s house in Queens, seen today & as it appeared on All in the Family. RIP Rob Reiner
December 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
“704 Hauser,” the Bunker’s house in Queens, seen today & as it appeared on All in the Family. RIP Rob Reiner
Ain’t that just like a Roomba: encounter an obstacle and turn around.
iRobot, the U.S. firm that had robots vacuuming homes, will be taken over by its China-based supplier. It's assuring owners that devices will keep working as usual. n.pr/4oZf4wi
Roomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs
iRobot, the U.S. firm that had robots vacuuming homes, will be taken over by its China-based supplier. It's assuring owners that devices will keep working as usual.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Ain’t that just like a Roomba: encounter an obstacle and turn around.
On his show just now, Howard Stern teased “an announcement about my future” tomorrow morning.
Noting the false rumors that he was departing SiriusXM after tense negotiations earlier this summer, he said, “I do have an answer now, finally, about what’s gonna happen.”
Noting the false rumors that he was departing SiriusXM after tense negotiations earlier this summer, he said, “I do have an answer now, finally, about what’s gonna happen.”
December 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
On his show just now, Howard Stern teased “an announcement about my future” tomorrow morning.
Noting the false rumors that he was departing SiriusXM after tense negotiations earlier this summer, he said, “I do have an answer now, finally, about what’s gonna happen.”
Noting the false rumors that he was departing SiriusXM after tense negotiations earlier this summer, he said, “I do have an answer now, finally, about what’s gonna happen.”
One of Rob Reiner's earliest TV roles (his third, I think): An episode of "That Girl" from December 1966.
December 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
One of Rob Reiner's earliest TV roles (his third, I think): An episode of "That Girl" from December 1966.
The Reiner news is so dark and all kinds of awful. There's so much to be said about the marks Rob Reiner left on TV & film, but my earliest thoughts are of the family. Any death is traumatic enough, but the absolute horror of a circumstance like that casts an even larger cloud.
December 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The Reiner news is so dark and all kinds of awful. There's so much to be said about the marks Rob Reiner left on TV & film, but my earliest thoughts are of the family. Any death is traumatic enough, but the absolute horror of a circumstance like that casts an even larger cloud.
Something I didn't see coming: a *Rolling Stone* article about *Weird Al* links out to my post about *The Lonely Island.* That's 2005 Nick's holy trinity right there.
Portugal. The Man Tap 'Weird Al,' Lonely Island's Jorma Taccone for Rage Against the Machine Cover
Portugal. The Man recently covered Rage Against the Machine's 'Killing in the Name' live with 'Weird Al' and the Lonely Island's Jorma Taccone.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Something I didn't see coming: a *Rolling Stone* article about *Weird Al* links out to my post about *The Lonely Island.* That's 2005 Nick's holy trinity right there.
This is important.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSiC...
Merry Christmas And Happy Chanukah From "Weird Al" Yankovic
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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December 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
This is important.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSiC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSiC...
I often forget that Bo Burnham gave us what I genuinely believe is one of the greatest, most perfect songs ever written.
That Funny Feeling -- Bo Burnham (from "Inside")
YouTube video by boburnham
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December 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I often forget that Bo Burnham gave us what I genuinely believe is one of the greatest, most perfect songs ever written.
Reposted by Nick Riccardo
Was Conan O'Brien a 'Star Search' find? Netflix's reboot promo says yes, but the record doesn’t back it up.
Netflix Star Search Reboot Claims Original Series ‘Launched’ Conan O’Brien—But He Was Never on It
Was Conan O'Brien a 'Star Search' find? Netflix's reboot promo says yes, but the record doesn’t back it up.
dlvr.it
December 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Was Conan O'Brien a 'Star Search' find? Netflix's reboot promo says yes, but the record doesn’t back it up.
It is with a heavy heart that I announce, in the name of professionalism and SEO, that I've changed my Bluesky handle from @chickentenders to @nickriccardo.
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
It is with a heavy heart that I announce, in the name of professionalism and SEO, that I've changed my Bluesky handle from @chickentenders to @nickriccardo.
Frisbee forever ❤️
Seth Meyers’ annual tradition of dressing his kids in turkey costumes continued this year with a special tribute to his late beloved dog Frisbee.
Seth Meyers Pays Subtle Tribute to Dog Frisbee With Annual Late Night Thanksgiving Video
Seth Meyers’ annual tradition of dressing his kids in turkey costumes continued this year with a special tribute to his late beloved dog Frisbee.
dlvr.it
November 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Frisbee forever ❤️
I prefer to think of Hanks as Fonzie's nemesis Dr. Dwayne Twitchell, but to each their own.
'Late Night' host Seth Meyers clearly is a big fan of Tom Hanks' Dungeons and Dragons-themed 1982 TV-movie 'Mazes and Monsters.'
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I prefer to think of Hanks as Fonzie's nemesis Dr. Dwayne Twitchell, but to each their own.
With Everybody Loves Raymond back in the discourse, can we acknowledge that “Christmas Present” (s5e11) is one of the greatest sitcom episodes—and certainly holiday episodes—ever written? Deserves to be remembered with the same reverence (rightfully) given to “The Canister.”
November 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
With Everybody Loves Raymond back in the discourse, can we acknowledge that “Christmas Present” (s5e11) is one of the greatest sitcom episodes—and certainly holiday episodes—ever written? Deserves to be remembered with the same reverence (rightfully) given to “The Canister.”
🤔 Something tells me Trump watches Seth Meyers more than he's letting on...
November 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
🤔 Something tells me Trump watches Seth Meyers more than he's letting on...
Today is the 100th birthday of Johnny Carson, the influential fashion mogul who also hosted a late-night talk show.
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When Johnny Carson Brought His 'Tonight Show' Style to the Mass Market
When Johnny Carson appeared on 'The Tonight Show' in a turtleneck in the mid-'60s, a surge of demand for the clothing item followed. Creating his own clothing brand was the logical next step.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Today is the 100th birthday of Johnny Carson, the influential fashion mogul who also hosted a late-night talk show.
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If you're working off a template, always proofread twice... 🦘
October 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you're working off a template, always proofread twice... 🦘
The one-off views of Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue are one thing, but his social channels have seen more lasting audience growth. When he was pulled from TV, he gained over 2 million followers (and counting) across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Kimmel Drama Fuels Record-Breaking Social Media Surge - LateNighter
Millions of new followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok have turned Jimmy Kimmel's ABC suspension into the biggest digital surge of his career.
latenighter.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The one-off views of Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue are one thing, but his social channels have seen more lasting audience growth. When he was pulled from TV, he gained over 2 million followers (and counting) across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Ten years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!
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latenighter.com/news/colbert...
Stephen Colbert Marks 10 Years on 'The Late Show': Revisiting His 2015 Debut
As Nick Riccardo writes, what looked like a host searching for his voice in 2015 turned out to be the start of a decade that redefined late night—and put Stephen Colbert on top.
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September 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Ten years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!
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Howard Stern’s first show back opened with Andy Cohen hosting on what he called Andy 100, claiming Howard and SiriusXM had parted ways and the handoff had gotten messy. Howard came on after a break to reveal it’s a joke. They kept the bit going for ~15 minutes. Clearly it worked:
September 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Howard Stern’s first show back opened with Andy Cohen hosting on what he called Andy 100, claiming Howard and SiriusXM had parted ways and the handoff had gotten messy. Howard came on after a break to reveal it’s a joke. They kept the bit going for ~15 minutes. Clearly it worked:
Few music historians note that the advent of pop-punk was preceded by snap-punk and crackle-punk.
September 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Few music historians note that the advent of pop-punk was preceded by snap-punk and crackle-punk.
The Lonely Island shouted out (and read from) my newsletter, Screen Beat, on their podcast. Excuse me as I figure out how to get this audio implanted via microchip into my brain. RIGHTEOUS KILL!
🎥: The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast
🎥: The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast
August 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Lonely Island shouted out (and read from) my newsletter, Screen Beat, on their podcast. Excuse me as I figure out how to get this audio implanted via microchip into my brain. RIGHTEOUS KILL!
🎥: The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast
🎥: The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast
spotted Woody Allen on Google street view lol
August 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
spotted Woody Allen on Google street view lol
Frisbee forever. ❤️
Seth Meyers’ dog Frisbee wasn’t just a pet—she was a late-night legend.
Frisbee’s Greatest Hits: Seth Meyers’ Dog Was a Late Night Star
Seth Meyers’ dog Frisbee wasn’t just a pet—she was a late-night legend.
dlvr.it
August 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Frisbee forever. ❤️
Today would have been Matthew Perry's 56th birthday. Here's a short reflection I wrote upon his passing back in 2023.
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Remembering Matthew Perry
Reflecting on the
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August 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today would have been Matthew Perry's 56th birthday. Here's a short reflection I wrote upon his passing back in 2023.
substacktools.com/sharex/BIbn4...
substacktools.com/sharex/BIbn4...
I shared this on Reddit, and folks were surprisingly hyped. Perhaps it's time culture revisits the movie HOT ROD and gives it the flowers it deserves?
Anyway, now's your chance to buy Andy Samberg's jumpsuit.
screenbeat.substack.com/p/andy-sambe...
Anyway, now's your chance to buy Andy Samberg's jumpsuit.
screenbeat.substack.com/p/andy-sambe...
Andy Samberg's Stuntman Suit From 'Hot Rod' Is Up For Auction
Rod Kimble's Evil Knievel-inspired caped jumpsuit is hitting the auction block next month
screenbeat.substack.com
August 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I shared this on Reddit, and folks were surprisingly hyped. Perhaps it's time culture revisits the movie HOT ROD and gives it the flowers it deserves?
Anyway, now's your chance to buy Andy Samberg's jumpsuit.
screenbeat.substack.com/p/andy-sambe...
Anyway, now's your chance to buy Andy Samberg's jumpsuit.
screenbeat.substack.com/p/andy-sambe...