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  • Comedian George Lopez: Valentine’s Day laughs at The Genesee – Sitcom stories, late-night TV, and the joy of being on stage

    Comedian George Lopez: Valentine’s Day laughs at The Genesee – Sitcom stories, late-night TV, and the joy of being on stage
    Feb 14 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with comedian George Lopez to discuss his first appearance on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, his groundbreaking sitcom, the history of Latinos on television, and his experience hosting a late-night talk show. Lopez shares why he’s happiest when he’s on stage, bringing laughter to audiences everywhere. For tickets to George’s […]
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  • Love, laughs, and plot twists: The rom-com deep dive

    Love, laughs, and plot twists: The rom-com deep dive
    Feb 14 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with WGN Radio producer Neal Fischer and tonight’s guest producer Ashley Bihun about Neal’s latest book, “The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book” exploring the trivia, secrets, and behind-the-scenes stories that make romantic movies irresistible.
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  • First Look: The biggest commercials of Super Bowl LX

    First Look: The biggest commercials of Super Bowl LX
    Feb 7 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Jeff Rogers of Jeff Rogers Unlimited take an inside look at this year’s Super Bowl commercials — breaking down the record-setting ad spend, the celebrity talent behind the spots, and the strategies brands use to capture the attention of one of television’s largest audiences. With Super Bowl commercials now a […]
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  • WGN-TV’s Pat Tomasulo: Big Game preview, Laugh Your Face Off Event – Saturday April 25th

    WGN-TV’s Pat Tomasulo: Big Game preview, Laugh Your Face Off Event – Saturday April 25th
    Feb 7 2026
    WGN-TV’s Pat Tomasulo shares his thoughts on the Big Game this Sunday, plus a the upcoming ‘Laugh Your Face Off Event’ on Saturday April 25th, benefiting The Facial Pain Research Foundation, to find a cure for trigeminal neuralgia. For tickets, visit LaughYourFaceOff.org.
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  • The night The Beatles changed America: The Ed Sullivan Show, February 1964

    The night The Beatles changed America: The Ed Sullivan Show, February 1964
    Feb 7 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with Emmy and Grammy award-winning, producer, director, writer and documentary filmmaker Andrew Solt to talk about the most valued television libraries of all time which he owns: The Ed Sullivan Show and The Beatles first appearance on American television. The collection includes over 10,000 performances including The Beatles, The Rolling […]
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  • Late Night TV legend Jay Leno: The state of TV After Hours, Comedy Influences, The Tonight Show

    Late Night TV legend Jay Leno: The state of TV After Hours, Comedy Influences, The Tonight Show
    Feb 6 2026
    WGN Radio personality Dave Plier sits down with late-night television legend Jay Leno for an engaging and deeply personal conversation you won’t want to miss. Featured prominently in The Evolution of Late Night Television exhibit, now on display at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Jay reflects on his journey from young stand-up comic […]
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  • Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Kevin ‘Butthead’ Butler, radio legend Kevin Matthews and Jim Shorts on Sunday’s big game

    Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Kevin ‘Butthead’ Butler, radio legend Kevin Matthews and Jim Shorts on Sunday’s big game
    Jan 17 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Kevin ‘Butthead’ Butler, radio legend Kevin Matthews, and Jim Shorts about the 1985 Bears’ legendary adventures on the Kevin Matthews Show, the new Loop exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, and a conversation previewing this Sunday’s Bears-Rams game.
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  • From ‘Da Bears’ to Conan: Robert Smigel on Comedy, Chicago and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

    From ‘Da Bears’ to Conan: Robert Smigel on Comedy, Chicago and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
    Jan 17 2026
    Dave Plier shares his conversation with comedy legend Robert Smigel, the creative force behind the “Da Bears” sketch and the voice of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. They dive into Smigel’s incredible career, from writing sketches on 425 episodes of Saturday Night Live to co-writing films with Adam Sandler, Conan O’Brien, and more.
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