Not sure if this is current (or extends past broadcast networks), but I know that in the recent past, it was contractually obligated that they not do so, similar to the way that the range of wardrobe they're permitted to wear is dictated.

These are almost my exact sentiments. I always say that if I could choose the work of only one artist in the world to keep in existence, I would picks Dave's, and he capped it in perfect style. And his words to Regina and Harry were all I ever wanted. I was so hoping for them to be involved somehow, and his line…

I agree with your point and all, but actually, Eddie Murphy's Delirious is in fact improved by that great bit where a woman yells "Do Mr. Rob!" (after he'd specifically asked the crowd earlier not to request any SNL material) and is immediately met with a "Shut up, bitch!" from another audience member, which Murphy…

Keaton was always one of Dave's favorite guest and actual friends due to their time together at Mary!  I remember reading an interview shortly afterward with one of them (I think Keaton, even though it was at a time during a time when Dave would still do interviews occasionally) where he said that, among other…

I remember watching that game live.  I grew up in Columbus and was never sure whether to be a Reds or Indian fan (though I'd always leaned Reds), but ever since I've only supported the Royals.

This sounds exactly like my teenage years too.  Just change 12 in 1983 to 14, and Wichita to Columbus.

Yes.  The only thing I hate about it is how the ending got changed because of goddamn test-screening audiences.

And motherfucking Heat.

The Gale Sayers of New Hollywood.

So happy to see a mention of The Last Shot, which I've long felt is not only one of the best sports books of all time, but one of the great nonfiction books of all time.  Done right, I could see the TV version approximating The Wire in terms of spread, interconnectivity between deeply flawed institutions, etc., etc.

And "Dinner Party."

My favorite (it's a dark horse) is when Michael holds up his check and says "Christmas bonus.  Three thousand G's."

As a second opinion, I too found Bronson boring, but very nearly loved (A-, let's say) Valhalla Rising.  There's not a lot of action per se, but the evocative mood-setting worked for me.  I know it's said all the time, but if you like Malick films, it's worth giving VR a shot.

I think this joke has expired, given Lincecum's current hair situation.

How did you forget pinching the bridge of your nose?

Can we please talk about how Affleck seemed like he'd just been crying and was on the verge of starting again when introducing Kanye's first song?

Yeah, I saw that byline and was hoping it wasn't just a guest gig.  I clicked through to his profile and he's got three other articles to his credit already since 1 May so I'm guessing (hoping) that he's here to stay.

Not at all.  On the other hand, I realized pretty quickly after buying the record on the basis of having heard "Smells Like Teen Spirit" that it may just be the least good song on the album.

Not to mention Flat Duo Jets!

Absolutely.  This and 2001 are my go-tos.