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Seth MacFarlane on the liberties allowed "Family Guy": "You can't joke about things like domestic violence, in a live action show"

Coming up this evening, "Piers Morgan Tonight" rounds out another emphatically successful edition of "Guest Host Week," as Bill Maher takes a turn as the latest industry icon to fill the chair, and shoes, of Piers Morgan.

A stand-up comedian and political satirist, Maher welcomes fellow entertainment icon Seth MacFarlane for an exclusive face to face interview.

The brains – and voice – behind the hugely popular FOX animated sitcom "Family Guy," the 36-year-old explained the unique liberties granted in his genre:

"The first example that comes to mind is, you can't joke about things like domestic violence, in a live action show. And we've done episodes where, you know, we have the whole family, basically getting into it. They have an anger management seminar, and they end up...getting into a brawl, with Peter hitting Lois, Lois hitting Peter. And I don't think that would work - with like Ray and Debra," he says, referring to the stars of the long-running CBS show "Everybody Loves Raymond."

Encouraged by the guest host to provide an example of specific "Family Guy" dialogue that would not work with a live actor, and MacFarlane produces on the spot: FULL POST

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Only in America: Harvey Weinstein on an extraordinary American immigrant and the Hollywood film that changed his life

On Thursday's episode of "Piers Morgan Tonight," guest host Harvey Weinstein used the program's "Only in America" segment to introduce his audience to Martin Gray.

Described by Weinstein as a man with an "indomitable spirit", Gray is an American citizen, and the last survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto.

By the age of 17, Weinstein says Gray was "the biggest smuggler in the Warsaw Ghetto" and at 18 "was sent to Treblinka Death Camp, where his mother and father perished," while he survived and escaped.

Having immigrated to the United States, Gray became a successful businessman, and later moved his family to Cannes, France. However in 1970, tragedy struck again, as a forest fire killed his wife and four children.

Now 90 years old, Gray remains in Cannes, and recently sat down with the legendary filmmaker, sharing his story, and explaining how the 1940 Charlie Chaplin film "The Great Dictator" changed his life: FULL POST

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Piers Morgan to co-anchor CNN's coverage of the Diamond Jubilee

Beginning on Sunday, CNN will produce complete coverage of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, a famously regal event, complete with traditional British pomp and circumstance:

"Over four days, Britain, and the world, will celebrate her extraordinary reign," says Piers Morgan of the woman who has spent 60 years on the throne.

Chosen to co-anchor the network's coverage, the festivities will have special meaning to the man who lists both the Silver and Golden Jubilee as memorable moments, first from his personal, and then later, his professional life:

"I was editing a big newspaper in Britain then," says Morgan of the 2002 Golden Jubilee. "We did hundreds of pages saluting her majesty, never imagining actually, that she would still be on the throne, perhaps, after 60 years." FULL POST


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Bill Clinton on one of his favorite movies, "High Noon": "I bet I've seen it 25 or 30 times"

On Thursday night "Guest Host Week" continued in the "Piers Morgan Tonight" studio, as movie mogul Harvey Weinstein became the most-recent industry icon to keep Piers Morgan's chair warm.

Welcoming former president Bill Clinton for an exclusive interview, the Academy and Tony Award winner turned the topic to cinema, asking his guest about favorite films:

"Well, the first movie I ever saw more than once was 'High Noon,'" recalled Clinton. "I bet I've seen it 25 or 30 times. The only other movie like that in my life that I'd just see over and over and over again and never get tired of is 'Casablanca.'"

Moving to the biopic genre, Weinstein asked the nation's 42nd commander-in-chief about actors he'd select to portray his likeness on the silver screen.

"Brad Pitt? George Clooney?" suggested the host.

"Too good-looking," said Clinton of Pitt.

"George Clooney is at least more my size," he allowed. "He's good-looking, but, you know, you could bulbous things on his nose and you could do makeup with him."

Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, as the guest casts a certain well-known female star in the role of his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Clips From Last Night: Bill Clinton on Mitt Romney, Bain Capital and his new vegan lifestyle

On Thursday, "Guest Host Week" continued on "Piers Morgan Tonight," as media mogul Harvey Weinstein pulled up his chair, welcoming Bill Clinton for an exclusive sit down interview.

An expert on entertainment, Weinstein tasked his guest with talking politics, as the former commander-in-chief shared his insight on Mitt Romney and his credentials for the nation's highest office:

"There's no question that in terms of getting up and going to the office and, you know, basically performing the essential functions of the office, the man who has been governor and had a sterling business career crosses the qualification threshold."

But despite the GOP candidate's business background, Clinton shared his support for the incumbent:

"They have dramatically different proposals. And it's my opinion, anyway, that the Obama proposals and the Obama record will be far better for the American economy and most Americans than those that Governor Romney has laid out."

Shifting to a topic more personal than political, America's 42nd president opened up about his health, specifically his recent switch to a vegan lifestyle: FULL POST

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Need to Know News: Hiring slows, unemployment rises; Prosecutors in Edwards case consider retrial

Need to Know News: Hiring slows, unemployment rises; Prosecutors in Edwards case consider retrial

Each day, we here at "Piers Morgan Tonight" put together the news you need to know – from what happened last night to what will happen today.

For June 1, 2012 – Hiring slows, unemployment rises, prosecutors in Edwards case consider retrial and a California 8th grader wins National Spelling Bee... FULL POST

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Bill Clinton on Mayor Bloomberg's proposed soda ban: "I think he's doing the right thing"

As "Guest Host Week" continues on "Piers Morgan Tonight," this evening Harvey Weinstein takes a turn in the chair as the latest industry insider to fill in for Piers Morgan.

A legendary media mogul, with a resume that features both Academy and Tony Awards, Weinstein will be joined by former President of the United States Bill Clinton.

On the heels of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on super-sized soft drinks, Clinton offers his reaction:

"I think he's doing the right thing," reveals the nation's 42nd commander-in-chief. "For the first time, Type II Diabetes is showing up in nine-year-olds, and among the baby boomers, who are retiring."

Himself having recently adopted a vegan diet after health concerns earlier in life, the 65-year-old explains the dangers of soda: FULL POST

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Bill Clinton on Obama and the upcoming general election: "I think he will be just fine ... I think he will be re-elected"

Coming up this evening at 9 p.m., Harvey Weinstein pulls up a chair in the "Piers Morgan Tonight" studio, as the primetime program continues its celebration of "Guest Host Week."

With both Tony and Academy Awards on his resume, the media mogul welcomes former president Bill Clinton for an exclusive face to face interview.

Having served as the nation's 42nd commander-in-chief from 1993 to 2001, tonight Clinton offers his prediction for the upcoming general election:

"I still think the president will win by five or six points," Clinton reveals. "I've always thought so. But it's closer than that today."

Still active in the public sector since his time in Washington, the 65-year-old Democrat details what he feels have been the incumbent's strengths to this point: FULL POST

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Only in America: Donny Deutsch on Politikal Tipos

On Wednesday's episode of "Piers Morgan Tonight," guest host Donny Deutsch took another stab at "Only in America," once again spending the segment on the lighter side of politics.

Having touched upon the issue of presidential hair during his debut in March, this time around, the topic was typos:

"In politics, as in advertising, it's all about the message," started Deutsch. "And as we have seen, sometimes the message can get jumbled."

Showcasing Mitt Romney's recently-released mobile application, Deutsch notes that the Republican's tech team inadvertently transposed the letters "c" and "i" in the word America, resulting in a fictional nation:

"Would you look at that. That is right. Somehow they managed to misspell America. It reads 'A Better Amercia.' You would think someone along the way would say, hey, you know, 'Amercia' is not a country."

Now while the Democrats are quick to poke fun at the error, Deutsch notes that their side isn't necessarily letter-perfect either: FULL POST

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Clips From Last Night: Matt Lauer on his infamous interview with Tom Cruise and Dr. Oz on the female 'G-spot'

On Wednesday, "Piers Morgan Tonight" continued with "Guest Host Week" with businessman and television personality Donny Deutsch sitting at the helm. Deutsch welcomed his friend and occasional colleague, "Today" show anchor, Matt Lauer to the program. Lauer talked about some of his best moments on the morning show including his interview with actor Tom Cruise.

When Deutsch asked the celebrated journalist what was going through his mind when he sees "the biggest star in the world kind of become unhinged," Lauer responded, "let him keep going."

"You realize you've got someone at a moment where he's going to give you things you don't expect to get, and so the idea is to not take too much advantage of it," said Lauer. "You don't want to exploit it but you also want to find out something about Tom Cruise that you didn't know before."

Dr. Mehmet Oz also joined Deutsch on the show and talked about the sexual health of America. "We have a sexual famine in America," Oz noted, "in part because people haven't spent the time - it takes time, anything else in life, to learn how to excite each other." FULL POST

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