The Late Shows Go On...But Not Without Strike Beards!

Is it too early to name the best fashion trend of '08? Because we're really digging the strike beards David Letterman and Conan O'Brien sported on their returns to late-night talk.

Yes, Letterman, Jay Leno, O'Brien, Craig Ferguson and Jimmy Kimmel were all back last night trying to make us laugh while also supporting their writers. Dave and Craig were both fortunate enough to have their Guild writers behind them, while everyone else had to fend for themselves, which elicited some mild whining from Leno.

(You can get the full recap in our news story.) 

What we really want to know is, are you glad to see your trusty late-night shows again?

Poll

The Late Shows Poll

Were you relieved to have your shows back?

Yes, of course! It's hard to get a good night's sleep without some laughs first

Yes, of course! It's hard to get a good night's sleep without some laughs first

34.4%

Eh, I'll be happy when Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert return Monday night

Eh, I'll be happy when Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert return Monday night

23.3%

I refuse to watch these shows until the writers' strike ends

I refuse to watch these shows until the writers' strike ends

6.7%

I never much cared for late-night television

I never much cared for late-night television

35.6%

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