That's a good point on the cost tip, because it's basically embedded advertising for actors, musicians, and media and all they have to give in exchange is a few minutes of their time.

I'm not convinced the genre of the traditional late-night talk show isn't just a corpse that's being propped up by the networks because they don't know what else to do. Once upon a time, the talk shows were actually a great way to satiate both the desire for celebrity gossip twaddle and learn about new talent. Unless…

I think you only half-appreciate it