Paula Abdul's exit is fodder for late-night comics

The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Paula Abdul isn't feeling the love from late-night comedy fans.

Her exit from "American Idol" is monologue material — and the television comics don't even need writers. On NBC, Conan O'Brien mentioned Abdul's departure and his "Tonight" show audience cheered.

Taken aback, O'Brien responded: "That's funnier than any joke I got."

On CBS' "The Late Late Show," host Craig Ferguson said restoring Abdul to the judge's chair should be former President Bill Clinton's next mission after helping free two journalists in North Korea.

Jimmy Fallon of NBC's "Late Night" used mournful music for a mock testimonial. Fallon said Abdul "encouraged a world of aspiring musicians to celebrate their strengths and ignore their weaknesses."

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NBC is owned by General Electric Co. CBS is a division of CBS Corp.

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On the Net:

http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrien.com/

http://www.cbs.com/late(underscore)late(underscore)show/

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/

Published 8/6/09 by


AP TV News

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  • When I first saw IDOL for the first time, Paula you were there from the start, it will not be the same without you, can't picture you not being there.
    DaphneyD2 9/28/09 Reply
  • I don't blame Paula! ALL FEMALES shouldn't support IDOL as they give the MAN MILLIONS MORE!
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