
This week's batch of talk shows is all about contrasts, as there are a handful of people who will be chatting with your favorite hosts who don't necessarily belong together. Such is the magic of television booking, apparently. It all gets started on Monday night's (September 20) edition of "The Late Show With David Letterman," which will feature both a conversation with former president Bill Clinton as well as a performance by Chromeo. Didn't think those two would ever meet in the same green room, did you? The interesting pairings continue on Letterman's show this week, as Tuesday (September 21) sees both Snooki and Maroon 5 visit the show, while Wednesday (September 22) brings together Joaquin Phoenix and Tom Jones. Thursday (September 23)? That will deliver James Franco and Shakira, and Friday (September 24) wraps up with Shia LaBoeuf and Jimmy Eat World (though honestly those two sort of make sense together).
With Letterman's killer lineup, how will Jay Leno respond? With a stout batch of A-listers of his own on "The Tonight Show," including Justin Timberlake, Jane Lynch and OK Go (Monday), Ryan Reynolds and Betty White (Wednesday) and Dwayne Wade (Friday). Not to be outdone, Jimmy Kimmel will have a handful of great musical performers, including Phoenix (Monday), Band of Horses (Tuesday) and Primus (Friday). Indie fans will want to stay up extra late to watch "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," as he'll have performances by luminaries Superchunk (Monday) and Pavement (Thursday). And after months off, at long last, "Last Call With Carson Daly" is back with shows featuring B.o.B (Monday) and Janelle Monae (Thursday).
Pavement fans can get an early dose of their favorite group on Monday's episode of "The Colbert Report" (Stephen Colbert will also chat with director Guillermo Del Toro on Wednesday).



By Steven Roberts and Rya Backer