Joan Rivers returns to ‘Tonight Show’ after decades-long ban by Johnny Carson

The comedienne’s Monday night appearance marked exactly 49 years to the day since she first appeared on Johnny Carson’s ‘Tonight Show’ in 1965.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014, 9:22 AM

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Joan Rivers appeared on Fallon’s ‘Tonight’ Monday night, exactly 49 years from the first time she appeared on Johnny Carson’s ‘Tonight’, on Feb. 17, 1965.

Joan Rivers made a quick cameo on Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" on Monday, in a parade of the new host's celebrity friends.

But Rivers' seconds-long appearance during Fallon's opening skit also marked the first time the comedienne had been on the "Tonight Show" in nearly 30 years.

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Rivers joked ‘It’s about time!’ Telling Variety she’s had a taxi running in front of NBC’s studios since 1987.

Rivers, 80, was reportedly banned from "Tonight" by longtime host Johnny Carson in 1986, after she abandoned her position as permanent guest host of his NBC show to lead a competing program on Fox, according to Variety.

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Joan Rivers’ return to ‘Tonight Show’ on Monday marked the first time she’d been on the show in nearly 30 years.

She became Carson's direct competitor with the short-lived Fox gig — dubbed "The Late Show starring Joan Rivers."

Carson saw her move as as betrayal, claiming he never found out about the new show from Rivers — and reportedly never spoke to her again after that. The legendary late-night host died in 2005.

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Rivers appeared in a skit with several of Jimmy Fallon’s celebrity friends.

Rivers also never appeared on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show,” which ran from 1992 until earlier this month.

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Rivers (left) revealed that Johnny Carson never spoke to her again after she left to host her own Fox late-night show in 1986.

Coincidentally, Rivers first appeared on Carson’s "Tonight" on Feb. 17, 1965, exactly 49 years to the day from her Monday night return to honor the new host.

"It's about time!" she joked to Variety, about her banishment. "I've been sitting in a taxi outside NBC with the meter running since 1987."

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Joan Rivers was a permanent guest host on Carson’s show — until she left to become his competitor in 1986.

In an apparent move to make amends with the show, Rivers had only kind words for Fallon’s new beginning.

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Joan Rivers (left) during an interview with ‘Tonight’ host Johnny Carson on Apr. 25, 1986.

"It was a double thrill for me to help welcome Jimmy on his first night," she told the magazine.

"The program brought me great luck and I know it well do the same for him. He's the consummate entertainer whose reign as host, I predict, will surpass any of his predecessors."

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Justin can't cheat on Selena with Miley...because they are the same person.

Rosie O’Donnell is making her return to ABC’s “The View” on Friday, Feb. 7

The guest spot marks her first appearance on the ABC talker since being released from her hosting contract early

Rosie O’Donnell is making her return to ABC’s “The View” on Friday, Feb. 7, when viewers will see if she’s learned to play nice with others.

The 11 a.m. ET appearance marks the first time that O’Donnell will be on to the daytime talk show since moderating Season 10, which ran from 2006 to 2007.

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The former co-host departed the female-centric talker under less-than-friendly circumstances. A contract dispute with ABC was front-and-center, and O’Donnell’s inability to get along with her colleagues — including the now-departed Elisabeth Hasselbeck — played out in front of millions.

O’Donnell ended up leaving “The View” about three weeks before her contract was up.

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O’Donnell is currently guest-starring on ABC Family’s series, “The Fosters” as Rita Henricks, a tough yet compassionate woman who works in the foster care system and is a mentor to a member of the Foster family. O’Donnell’s “Fosters” debut on Jan. 20 helped the show to a series high in total viewers.

Of her one-time colleague’s return, host and executive producer Barbara Walters said, “I have great affection for Rosie and we have remained in contact through the years. I am happy to welcome her back to the program. She is always a lively and engaging guest and a part of the show’s successful history.”

“The View” features hosts Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy. It is produced by ABC and Walters’ Barwall Productions; Bill Geddie exec produces along with Walters. “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile.

Radio Starting Radio Silence on Justin Bieber’s Music

Justin Bieber Getting The Silent Treatment From A Radio Station Until He Goes To Rehab!

A radio station in Canada has seen ENOUGH of their homeboy Justin Bieber’s bad behavior! They’ve vowed to not play ANY of the Biebs’ music until he checks himself into rehab! Hot 89.9 in Ottawa told their fans today that they won’t be hearing Baby, Never Say Never, Boyfriend, or any other hit songs from the troubled pop star until he gets himself some much needed help! OK, well…that might work, right? Or will their silent protest go unnoticed since Justin hasn’t really had a hit in awhile! Whether our neighbors to the north play or don’t play JB’s tunes, we agree with this station’s stance onJustingetting some help. It’s time to clean up your act, Biebsy! - uf

Highway to Heaven” could be making a return trip to the TV screen

New project will offer a contemporary take on Michael Landon series

“Highway to Heaven” could be making a return trip to the TV screen.

The series, which starred Michael Landon from 1984 to 1989, is being developed as an edgier, contemporary reboot by A&E.

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A&E Network general manager and executive vice president David McKillop, who ordered the project, announced its development on Thursday.

“Hell on Wheels” writer John Wirth is penning the script for the reboot, which is being executive produced by Wirth,  Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Noreen Halpern and Wayne Lepoff.

Halfire-CORE Entertainment and A+E Studios are co-producing the reboot, in association with Closest to the Hole Productions and Leverage Entertainment.

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The original series starred Landon in the tale of an angel who’s sent down to earth to help troubled souls. Wahlberg is also involved with the A&E reality series “Wahlburgers,” about his family’s restaurant.

Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of the “Highway to Heaven” reboot.

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Demi Lovato left angry by X Factor drinking joke

Demi Lovato left angry by X Factor drinking joke

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Singer Demi Lovato was left visibly riled during her last ever appearance on America's The X Factor on Thursday night (19Dec13) after she was mocked in a video montage. After announcing her departure from the judging panel after two years, the Heart Attack hitmaker took up her seat alongside Simon Cowell for the last time for the talent show's finale. During the episode, host Mario Lopez reminded viewers of Lovato and Cowell's fickle relationship, and introduced a pre-recorded segment showing the star drinking a mysterious green liquid. A voiceover claimed she had been downing "Annoying Juice" so she could irritate her boss, but the footage failed to raise a smile with the star, who quit booze after a stint in rehab for addiction issues in 2010. During the footage, Lovato could be seen mouthing, "That was f**ked up", to her fellow judge Kelly Rowland. The clearly angry star was then asked by Lopez what she thought of the tape, and replied through gritted teeth, "I think it's very, very clear since I don't drink anymore 'Annoying Juice' has become my new drink and I love it because I get to annoy Simon with it." Lovato has quit the show after two seasons so she can concentrate on her own music career.