Nick Riccardo

Contributor Nick Riccardo is a writer and producer based in NYC. His writing about television has been featured by Splitsider, BuzzFeed, and Screener TV. You can find him on Twitter/X at @nickriccardo.

Tonight Show host Steve Allen

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How Steve Allen Accidentally Invented the Late-Night Monologue

By Nick Riccardo

9 hours ago 1 comment

John Oliver Russell Crowe jockstrap

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John Oliver’s Russell Crowe Jockstrap Is Back on the Auction Block

By Nick Riccardo

Aug 5, 2026

Surprise Inspection

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Who Bombed Best? ‘Surprise Inspection’ By the Numbers (UPDATED)

By Nick Riccardo

Jul 29, 2026 2 comments

Before They Were SNLers

Before They Were SNLers: Chloe Fineman on Jane the Virgin

By Nick Riccardo

Jul 20, 2026 1 comment

Carson mug

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Original Johnny Carson Tonight Show Mug Hits the Auction Block

By Nick Riccardo

Jul 10, 2026

Amy Poehler Spin City

Before They Were SNLers

Before They Were SNLers: Amy Poehler in Spin City

By Nick Riccardo

Jun 24, 2026

Chris Farley Visted All That in Kenan Thompson’s First Brush With SNL—Watch

By Nick Riccardo

Jun 10, 2026

Podcasts

Everything You Need to Know About SNL: Season 26 (2000-2001)

By Nick Riccardo

Jun 5, 2026

Bruce Springsteen, Bette Midler and White Stripes

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Last Songs of Late Night: A History of Final-Episode Musical Guests

By Nick Riccardo

May 22, 2026 2 comments

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Marine Biology Organization Offers Stephen Colbert His Dream Job

By Nick Riccardo

May 20, 2026 31 comments

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