Anderson Cooper’s Daytime Talk Show Cancelled

The new entrants into daytime this year definitely did not help Anderson Cooper’s talk show get back on track.  With ratings in the toilet and a re-tooling to a live format that failed to gain traction, Anderson has been officially been cancelled today after two seasons on the air.  Hit the jump for some statements on the matter by WB television and the CNN anchor. Continue Reading

Anderson Cooper Plays ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors, Pie’ On ‘Jimmy Fallon’

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon had on CNN anchor and daytime talk show host Anderson Cooper Tuesday evening where he participated in a new game to the program called Rock, Paper, Scissors, Pie.  The game ended a bit anti-climatically, but it did offer the chance of seeing Anderson get pied in the face. Continue Reading

‘Anderson’ Gets a Second Season

On the hopes of growing its audience, Anderson Cooper’s talk show has gotten a second season renewal very early on into its freshman season.  Ratings are in the just ‘okay’ at the moment, but growth is expected for this show going forward.  With a slew of new daytime competition in the coming years that include the likes of Steve Harvey, Katie Couric, and Jeff Probst that audience expansion might be difficult to find.

Watch Phil Donahue Walk on Anderson Cooper’s Talk Show (Video)

Today the Halloween, so naturally it was a costume affair on Anderson today.  The host dressed up as Phil Donahue to pay homage to who he perceives to be one of the founding fathers of daytime talk, and coincidentally Phil Donahue just happened to be there.  Okay, maybe not coincidentally.  Enjoy. Continue Reading