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Anderson Cooper was on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” this week, and the CNN anchor talked about his infamous giggle fits during the “Ridiculist” segments. “It’s always one little thing that trips you up,” Cooper said. Watch:

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Fox News host Bill O’Reilly made one of his occasional visits to the world of late night TV yesterday, appearing on the CBS “Late Show with David Letterman.”

As is usually the case, Letterman and O’Reilly got into a heated debate, this time about U.S. foreign policy, Iraq and the economy. This time, however, they smoothed things over with a friendly first bump. Sort of.

Former “CBS Evening News” anchor Dan Rather continues to make the rounds to promote his new book Rather Outspoken. Last night he appeared on CNN’s “Erin Burnett Outfront,” where Burnett revealed that she had a crush on the newsman growing up, and that she would kiss the TV set at the end of the “CBS Evening News.” Rather was flattered:

Later that evening, Rather appeared on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” hosted by former CBS News staffer Andy Cohen. Rather, Cohen and singer John Mayer did a”shotski” of bourbon off of a ski (see photo below), and then Rather and Cohen reminisced about their time at CBS News. Cohen recalled that the one story he got to do with rather was a profile of an outspoken radio host named Don Imus:

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Sometimes a headline really says it all. Funny or Die produced a video of former CNN host Larry King doing the dubstep.

There may be some suspect editing (and a body double?), but it sure is fun to watch:

As promised, here is the the teaser trailer for “Anchorman: The Legend Continues.” No actual footage from the movie (it hasn’t even started shooting), but one thing is clear: Brick is still Brick.

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As we noted last week, with the exception of Christina Applegate, the entire cast is confirmed to return for the sequel. In addition, some guest-stars from the first film are expected to return, including Vince Vaughn‘s “Wes Mantooth.”

NBC’s “Late Night” host Jimmy Fallon has a tin can telephone suspended over his desk, but wouldn’t you know it, he has no clue who is on the end of the darn thing. Turns out it is a respectable TV newsman. A TV Newsman who doesn’t want to be bothered by a comedian yelling into a tin can.

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A handful of veterans from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” are bringing another fake TV news show television, but it will be on Turner’s Adult Swim, rather than Comedy Central.

At its upfront presentation and party in New York last night, the network announced its new series pickups, including a talk show hosted by comedian Eric Andre, the return of anime block Toonami and the new TV news parody “Newsreaders.”

“Newsreaders” is a parody of primetime TV newsmagaiznes like “60 Minutes” and “20/20,” but focusing on issues that no one really cares about. The network promises that it “will deliver unparalleled award-eligible reporting every week.” Full details are in the cutline, after the jump.

“Newsreaders” is actually a spinoff of the Adult Swim show “Children’s Hospital,” which stars “Daily Show” veteran correspondent Rob Corddry. You can watch the “Newsreaders” episode of “Children’s Hospital” here. Corddry will executive produce the new show, along with Jonathan Stern and comedian David Wain. Another “Daily Show” veteran, Jim Margolis, will serve as showrunner.

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Fresh from Paramount Pictures, below is the first official movie poster for next year’s sequel to “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” The tagline this time around? “The Legend Continues.”

TVNewser spoke to actor Vince Vaughn during a lunch hosted by TNT and TBS today, and the actor confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Burgundy’s competitor  “Wes Mantooth” in the sequel. Vaughn is producing a new comedy, “Sullivan and Son” for TBS.  Unfortunately, it is still unclear whether Christina Applegate‘s “Veronica Corningstone” will be returning for the film. See Vaughn’s most famous scene from the first film, after the jump.

The first trailer will be debuting this weekend in front of Paramount flick “The Dictator,” we will post that when it gets released online. For now, enjoy the suede shoes and polyester pants of legend:

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The fourth hour of NBC’s “Today” is much looser than the first three hours, and it isn’t just because of all the wine. Sometimes even bystanders on Rockefeller Plaza or technical snafus can lighten the mood.

To wit: an older, bald gentleman who decided to video-bomb a very serious segment by dancing in the background:

Or perhaps a laughing fit caused by a misplaced mic:

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“NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams made one of his regular pilgrimages to the Ed Sullivan Theater to appear on CBS’ “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

Williams is a regular on the late night comedy circuit, appearing with frequency on Letterman, “The Daily Show” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

This time, Letterman asked Williams to talk about his competitors, “CBS Evening News” anchor Scott Pelley, and “ABC World News” anchor Diane Sawyer.

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After the jump, Williams steals cookies.

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